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A.K.A. The Nurse Training Act- created the Cadet Nurse Corps, subsidized education for students who agreed to serve in the military or civilian health agencies for the length of WW2 upon graduating; provided tuition, fees, books, and a monthly stipend for the length of training, stipulated that there would be no discrimination based on "race, creed, or color"-causing nursing schools throughout the U.S. to open to applicants of diverse backgrounds.

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The Flu pandemic hit Alaska as nurses in the rest of the U.S. were dealing with the aftermath of the flu. Within weeks the flu spread throughout Alaska, creating a desperate need for physicians and nurses. A relief expedition was made by 10 physicians and 10 nurses to provide aid to the people of Alaska.

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African American Nurses During the Flu Pandemic and WW1

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African American Nurses During the Flu Pandemic and WW1

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"As the epidemic raged in military camps  throughout the United States, the Army made exceptions to its policy of denying the enlistment of African American nurses."

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Resources

Keeling, A., Hehman, M. Kirchgessnner, J, (2018) History of Professional Nursing in the United States. Toward a Culture of Health. (Springer publishing company)

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Nursing in Times of Crisis (Week 5 -application activity)

Prepared by Kelia Zanko & Marabel Gomez

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An image contrasting and comparing the 1918 flu pandemic and Covid 19

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An image contrasting and comparing the 1918 flu pandemic and Covid 19

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The similarities which nursing and all the people faced amongst these two pandemics

-Something new
-Very contagious
-Deadly ( a large number of deaths)
-Lack of resources and supplies

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Army would provide training for the nurses as well as employment. Many women whose men were in the army were offered training in their husbands army bases.

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Many organizations as well as the army was recruiting nurses and providing fast training programs so nurses could assist in the war

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(Keeling, et.al., 2018)

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Many patients died as the result of the flu pandemic. Many nurses died as well. They qere facing a new disease and had a lack of resources.

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Nurses as taking care of the wounded as they are wearing masks to protect themselves from gas attacks (Keeling, et.al, 2018)