Nursing school
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Nursing school is a type of educational institution, or part thereof, where people undergo formal education and training to become a nurse.
The nature of nursing education and nursing qualifications varies considerably across the world.
In the United States, students graduate from nursing education programs qualified to take the national licensing exam for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Registered Nurses (RNs).
History of nursing schools in the United States
Yale School of Nursing became the first autonomous school of nursing in the United States in 1923. It had its own dean, faculty, budget, and degree meeting the standards of the University. The curriculum was based on an educational plan rather than on hospital service needs.
In 1956, the Columbia University School of Nursing became the first in the United States to grant a master's degree in a clinical .
Degrees granted
- Diploma in Nursing
- Associate of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Doctor of Nursing Science
External links
See also
Nurse education Academic dress
References
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