NU 417 - History of Nursing

1. Investigate major historical themes, trends and events in nursing in the United States (Essential VIII);
2. Examine how social, political, economic and cultural issues in the U.S. influenced the development of the profession of nursing (Essential IX);
3. Explore the impact of selected historical figures on their respective eras (Essential VIII);
4. Analyze the influence of past persons and events in relation to contemporary nursing issues and practices (Essential VIII);
5. Analyze the influence of women’s history on the development of the nursing profession, education and image (Essential IX).