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In which year was the first North American Code of Ethics for nursing published?
- A. 1945
- B. 1950
- C. 1955
- D. 1960
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The first North American Code of Ethics for nursing was published by the American Nurses Association in 1950; the International Council of Nurses (ICN) approved the Code in 1953.
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All provinces and territories in Canada require a baccalaureate degree as entry to practice except which province?
- A. Quebec
- B. Newfoundland
- C. Manitoba
- D. Ontario
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Quebec continues to offer diploma programs, however, there is support for the development of baccalaureate programs between its Colleges d'enseignement g?©n?©ral et professionnel (CEGEP) and universities in Quebec.
Which province is accredited with initiating the first university nursing degree program in Canada?
- A. Ontario
- B. Quebec
- C. Newfoundland
- D. British Columbia
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The University of British Columbia had the first university degree program in nursing, under the direction of Ethel Johns.
In which year did nursing education begin in Canada?
- A. 1863
- B. 1874
- C. 1883
- D. 1892
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nursing education began in 1874 in St. Catharines, Ontario.
In which year did it first become possible to obtain a master's degree in nursing in Canada?
- A. 1945
- B. 1949
- C. 1955
- D. 1959
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In 1959, the first master's degree in nursing was initiated at the University of Western Ontario.
Provincial nursing associations monitor standards in initial programs of nursing education in which of the following provinces? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Alberta
- B. Ontario
- C. Quebec
- D. Newfoundland
- E. Nova Scotia
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Provincial nursing associations monitor standards in initial programs of nursing education in Canada in all provinces, except Ontario and Quebec; therefore, out of the four provinces listed, the two that monitor standards are Alberta and Newfoundland.