The National Organization for Public Health Nursing Was Formed in 1912

question 26

Multiple Choice

The National Organization for Public Health Nursing was formed in 1912 Lillian Wald was its first president. The mission was to improve the educational and services standards of the public health nurse and promote public understanding. Which of the following is a contribution of this organization?

• A) Requiring that public health nurses have a baccalaureate degree in nursing
• B) Standardization of public health nursing education
• C) Development of nursing cooperatives
• D) Opening of the Henry Street Settlement

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