Cadet Nurse Corps

The Cadet Nurse Corps (pronounced: kəˈdɛt nɜːrs kɔːr) was a program established by the United States government in 1943 during World War II. The program aimed to ensure the country had enough nurses to care for its citizens at home and abroad.

Etymology

The term "Cadet Nurse Corps" is derived from the word "cadet" (from the French word 'cadet' meaning 'younger son or daughter'), referring to a student in training to become an officer, and "nurse corps", referring to a group of nurses working together in a structured way.

History

The United States Public Health Service established the Cadet Nurse Corps in response to a severe nursing shortage during World War II. The Corps was part of the Bolton Act, named after Representative Frances P. Bolton from Ohio, who introduced the bill in Congress. The program was open to all women between the ages of 17 and 35, who were in good health and had a high school diploma.

Training

The Cadet Nurse Corps program provided an accelerated three-year nursing training program. The curriculum included both academic and practical training. Cadet Nurses spent the final six months of their training in essential nursing needs areas, such as military hospitals, veterans' hospitals, and civilian hospitals.

Legacy

The Cadet Nurse Corps program ended in 1948. However, its impact on the nursing profession in the United States was significant. It helped establish nursing as a respected profession and set the standard for modern nursing education.

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