Unit 1: History Of Nursing And Psych Nursing Flashcards
What kinds of things happened during pre-Christian nursing
Egyptians use superstitions, black magic, wars, and good diet. Greek is where the caduceus symbol comes from. Mental illness was rationally explained. Romes shifted focus to medicine, no magic in spirits, rationally based on observations, humor‘s, diet, exercise, hygiene. Dark ages disease was caused by sins, devil, witchcraft, plagues, crime, torture.
What occurred with King Henry VIII and when
1500 A.D. in England, he disclaimed catholicism so hospitals emptied out, and prostitutes and prisoners acted as nurses.
When and where did the hotel Dieu get built
France in 1650, focus with hygiene and Christianity. Jeanne Mance from France was involved in this
Give some information about Florence nightingale, such as what time period she was involved in, and some of her significant contributions.
The mid-1800s, she worked at the Crimean war and introduced hygiene. Helped start a school of nursing which was modelled after in the USA. Researcher (statistical analysis). Emphasis on sanitation, patient care, and systematic training for nurses. Influenced public health policies and advocated for better living conditions for the poor, emphasizing importance of environmental factors
Who is considered Canada’s first nurse and what was the situation
Marie Rollet Hebert, arrived in the early 1600s to Quebec with her husband who was a surgeon. She assisted her husband thereby becoming Canada‘s first nurse
What religious order came to Canada in the mid-1800s
The Grey nuns in mid 1800s , with nursing schools popping up across Canada after 1875. Grey nuns came to western Canada first, these nuns play the crucial role in the early development of nursing with some of the first hospitals in nursing schools, providing care and training in the 17th and 18th centuries. Canadian missionary nursing around the world began in the 1880s
How did World War II affect nursing care and medical techniques
It increased the need for nurses so more money was put into programs, as well as highlighting the need for organized professional nursing care and advancements in medical techniques and training
What was the first hospital opened in Canada, by who, and when
The hotel-Dieu de Quebec opened in 1639 by an order of Augustinian nuns
What is the first school of nursing that opened in Canada, when, where, who
Opened in Saint Catherine’s Ontario in 1874, Dr. Mac started this hospital utilizing the Nightingale system, nurses came from London to help start it
When was the first mental asylum in Canada built and where
1835 in St. John New Brunswick, and 1841 in Toronto
Give an overview of the evolution of nursing education in Canada
Began in the 19th century with informal training, learning through experience, nursing care provided by family members or religious orders. First nursing school in 1870 marked the beginning of formal nursing education. Late 19th to early 20th century standardize curricula and training programs were introduced, CNA formed in 1908 to promote nursing standards in education. Began transitioning from hospital-based programs to academic institutions with establishment of nursing programs and universities. Mid 20th century expanded training programs and enrolment in nursing schools, specialize nursing programs including psychiatric nursing. Late 20th century establishment of bachelor of science in nursing. 21st-century emphasis on evidence-based practice, increase in masters and doctoral programs
How did ancient Greek and Roman civilizations influence health and nursing
Greek focus was on healing and medicine, symbol of caduceus, mental illness rationally explained, philosophical foundations, rational observation, public health systems, medical texts and education 
Who is Dorothea Dix and what is she well known for
She is known for advocating for humane treatment of mental health patients and those in jail. 1845. Her research led to significant legislative changes in many states and the improvement and advocacy for the rights and dignity of individuals with mental health issues. Emphasize importance of proper training for nurses
Who is Hildegard Peplau and what are her contributions to nursing
She’s regarded as the mother of psychiatric nursing, 1931 and on. Brought the idea of interpersonal relationship with patient in 1952, therapeutic care, holistic care, played a part in the mental health act of 1946
In 1792, who stated that the insane are sick and deserve humane treatment, and ended chains and bloodletting in psychiatric settings
Dr. Phillipe Pinel
How is Mary Snively in the late 19th century important to nursing
Lady superintendent of nurses at Toronto General Hospital and Director of the school of nursing, worked to improve nurse education in accommodations, build a curriculum, thereby greatly improving nursing school and program which then became very popular
In 1932, what was the weir report and who is involved with this
I report that confirmed that conditions in nursing schools were sub par, Jean Gunn was involved in trying to improve conditions
What role did the Quakers play in the early 1800s
Important in more humane practises
What is the British North America act
1867, each province developed its own legislation to deal with mental illness
What did Charles Clark do and when
Improve psychiatric facilities with nurse training and better treatment approaches in 1925
What did Charles Barager do
In 1932 he began a training program for psychiatric nurses in attendance at Alberta hospital ponoka and secured a new diploma and mental health nursing
What happened in the 1950s, and what did it lead to
De institutionalization began, and in 1980s the effects of this became apparent with gaps in supports, stigma, substance abuse, etc.
Although the grey nuns were pivotal in building hospitals across Canada, in the late 1800s what did they do that was very harmful
Build the hospital in Southern Alberta reserve to deal with a tuberculosis outbreak in indigenous people, also built residential schools with assimilation as a goal
Who was Mary Seacole and what was her contribution to nursing
She was a Jamaican woman who moved to Britain to nurse, tended to soldiers on the front lines during the Crimean war and set up the “British hotel” for them, had a holistic approach and faced racism but persevered anyway
Describe the history of psychiatric hospitals and psychiatric nursing in Alberta
Alberta hospital Ponoka was the first psychiatric institution in Alberta in 1911, Alberta hospital Edmonton in 1923. School of nursing in Panoka started in 1930, ECT began in 1940, such a psychiatric nurses Association of Alberta formed in 1950 as well as the beginning of use of psychiatric medication‘s
What year did the first university program for nursing begin in Canada and where, and when was the first masters degree and where
1919, with the first undergraduate degree in British Columbia. First masters degree in Ontario in 1959
What was the first school in Canada to have a degree and masters in psychiatric nursing
Brandon University in Manitoba
