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level: Development of Prc/Voc nursling

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Question	Answer
what were the graduates of practical nursing program called?	attendant nurses
what was the main emphasis for attendant nurses do?	home care, cooking, nutrition, basic sciences and basic nursing procedures
how long was the first practical nursing program?	3 months
what was the focus of early programs?	home nursing care and light housekeeping duties
what did early programs include?	technical and vocational education emphasized apprentice training
first organization that was exclusively for practical nurses	Association of Practical Nurse Schools
guiding force in development of practical nursing education	National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service
Council of Practical Nursing Programs	developed an accreditation service for these programs
set standards for nursing practice, promote and protect interests of lvn/ lpn, educate and inform general publics about LVN/LPN	National Association for Practical Nurse Education and National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses
minimum standards	approved program
higher standards	accredited program
adherence to facility policies, competion of mandatory education programs and demonstration of leadership and critical thinking	career ladder