44 Questions
Which group of individuals is often excluded from nursing histories?
Indigenous healers and midwives
Who played essential roles as midwives, nurses, and caregivers in their communities?
Indigenous healers and midwives
What is the significance of understanding the history of the nursing profession?
To provide context and explain the present
Who built the Hôtel-Dieu de Québec in 1639?
Catholic nursing sisters
Who provided and administered health care in New France?
Catholic nursing sisters
Who was considered the founder of modern nursing?
Florence Nightingale
What did Mary Seacole do during the Crimean War?
Set up the British Hotel to care for convalescing officers
Which of the following is NOT one of the six characteristics of a profession?
Growing new bodies of knowledge through experience
Which of the following is an example of a professional nursing organization?
CLPNNL
What is the distinct mandate of a regulatory body?
Protection of the public
Which organization was formed in the 1970s to advocate for Indigenous control over Indigenous health services?
Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association (CINA)
When was Canada's first training school for nurses established?
1874
Which universities were awarded grants by the Canadian Red Cross Society to develop postgraduate courses in public health nursing?
University of Toronto, McGill University, University of British Columbia
Who conducted a nationwide study on nursing education and recommended moving it from hospitals to the general education system?
George Weir
What is the purpose of examining the history of nursing?
To provide context and explain the present
Who is often excluded from nursing histories?
Indigenous healers
What is the link between the history of hospitals in Canada and female religious orders?
Female religious orders played a significant role in the development of hospitals in Canada
Why is it important for nurses to know the history of their profession?
To understand the struggles and achievements of the past
What knowledge did Indigenous healers possess?
Knowledge of herbal remedies
What roles did Indigenous women play in their communities?
Midwives, nurses, and caregivers
What is the significance of nursing history for critical thinking among nurses?
Encourages different forms of critical thinking
Who was the first laywoman to provide nursing care in New France?
Marie Rollet Hébert
Who served as nurses in New France while also using the care of the sick to aid their mission of converting Indigenous peoples to Christianity?
Jesuit priests
Who was considered the founder of modern nursing?
Florence Nightingale
Who attempted to join a contingent of nurses heading to Crimea to work with Florence Nightingale during the Crimean War, but was turned away?
Mary Seacole
Which group of individuals were involved in delivering health care in Canada, including Indigenous health services when the Grey Nuns left Quebec for the West Coast?
Christian orders
Why were Indian hospitals in Canada designed to assimilate Indigenous peoples into Euro Canadian society?
To replace traditional healing practices with biomedicine
What is the significance of understanding the history of colonialism in Canada and its impact on Indigenous health and health care experiences for nurses?
To anticipate and develop trauma-informed, culturally safe, and anti-racist approaches to health inequities
Who were the founding members of the Registered Nurses of Canadian Indian Ancestry (RNCIA), now called the Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association (CINA)?
Jean Goodwill, Jocelyn Bruyere, and Ann Callahan
When was the first hospital diploma school in Canada, the St. Catharines Training School, opened?
1874
Which organization funded a nationwide study on nursing education and commissioned George Weir to review the standards of nursing education?
Canadian Medical Association (CMA)
Which university established the first Canadian undergraduate nursing degree program in 1919?
University of British Columbia
What were the admission requirements for applicants to the St. Catharines Training School?
Plain English education, good character, and Christian motives
What did the Canadian Red Cross Society award grants to Canadian universities for?
To develop postgraduate courses in public health nursing
What were the primary aims of the Registered Nurses of Canadian Indian Ancestry (RNCIA), now called the Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association (CINA)?
To improve the health of Indigenous communities and advocate for Indigenous control over Indigenous health services
Which of the following is NOT one of the six characteristics of a profession?
A specialized and unique set of skills
Which of the following is an example of a professional nursing organization?
CLPNNL
What is the distinct mandate of a regulatory body?
Overseeing and monitoring professional practice
Which of the following organizations promotes professional development?
Nursing associations
What are the fundamental differences between a regulatory body and a professional association?
The distinct mandates
Which of the following is NOT a type of professional nursing organization?
Educational institutions
What is the role of a professional association in nursing?
Promoting professional development
What is the role of a union in nursing?
Advocating for nurses' rights
What is the significance of understanding the history of the nursing profession?
All of the above
Test your knowledge of the history and evolution of Indigenous nursing in Canada with this quiz. Learn about the formation of the Registered Nurses of Canadian Indian Ancestry (RNCIA) and their contributions to the healthcare system. Explore the challenges faced by Indigenous nurses and their efforts to improve healthcare for Indigenous communities.
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