'I Am a Nurse': Oral Histories of African Nurses

Purpose of Activity

To present the details of a study done to collect the oral histories of African nursing leaders who studied and practiced nursing from the late colonial era (1950s) through decolonization and independence (1960s-70s), in order to better understand their experiences and perspectives.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Recognize components of the local history of nursing seen from the perspectives of indigenous African nurses.
  2. Identify former and current locally prescribed roles of nurses in Africa.
Price: $27.95

Credits:

Test Code: AJN0815A
Published: Aug 2015
Expires: 12/31/2026
Collections: CEC_5702
Required Passing Score: 12/16 (75%)
Authors: Barbra Mann Wall, PhD, RN, FAAN; Krist Dhurmah, Masters in Public Administration, BSN; Bassan Lamboni, Masters in Population Sciences, BSN; Benson Edwinson Phiri, Masters in Strategic Management, BSN
Specialties: Research