NUR 5505 - Reforming Nursing: Historical Trends in Nursing Education

This course explores the existing historiography on the topic of higher education and professional studies in the United States. The focus is on historical literature, which provides perspectives on individuals, social movements, and institution building that contributed to transformations in nursing education. Comparisons to developments in related professional education programs provide the context for understanding issues of class, gender, and social power. Readings include both classic and recent historical studies.

Credits: 3 SH