Nu 230 reading quiz guide - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Discuss the history of contemporary issues in nursing and its impact on current nursing practice. a. Feminization of nursing – based on Victorian stereotypes of females (good breeding, submission, sensitivity, intelligence) b. Discrimination in early training – against males, African Americans c. Stigma for males – better jobs/promotions, “homosexual” feminine, couldn’t care for patients as well d. Social justice – addressing health conditions of immigrants e. War – cr...