The event that had the most profound influence in changing practical/vocational nursing was the
A) depression of the 1930s, when nurses worked for room and board in lieu of salary.
B) post-World War II movement of practical/vocational nurses into hospital positions.
C) American Medical Association (AMA) proposal to develop registered care technicians as new health care workers.
D) first computer-adaptive test for practical/vocational nursing graduates.

Question

The event that had the most profound influence in changing practical/vocational nursing was the
A) depression of the 1930s, when nurses worked for room and board in lieu of salary.
B) post-World War II movement of practical/vocational nurses into hospital positions.
C) American Medical Association (AMA) proposal to develop registered care technicians as new health care workers.
D) first computer-adaptive test for practical/vocational nursing graduates.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The nursing shortage following World War II was responsible for hospitals hiring practical/vocational nurses and for the gradual expAnswerion of the role of the practical/vocational nurse.None of the other options offered had the same degree of influence as World War II and the subsequent nursing shortage.

The Event That Had the Most Profound Influence in Changing