Discussion Post: Events That Shaped Modern Nursing
Step I: Choose an event in the history of nursing that has shaped how the profession of nursing has developed.
Step II: Address the following questions in your post:
i. What event did you choose? Using research, describe your event.
ii. What lead to this event? Be specific.
• For example, if you chose the increase in ADN programs in the 1950s as your event, you would describe how the aftermath of WWII led to a shortage of RNs.
iii. In what way did the event change the course or affect the way nursing developed?
iv. Did the event have a positive or negative effect on nursing?
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.