Historically, Which Statement Is True About African American Nurses in Public

question 11

Multiple Choice

Historically, which statement is true about African American nurses in public health?

• A) Certificate and graduate education were more difficult to obtain.
• B) Segregation limited areas where they practiced.
• C) They often belonged to the Frontier Nursing Service (FNS).
• D) They were recruited heavily as military nurses.

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