Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of repository
Level of description
Collection
Title
Texas Nurses Association records
Date(s)
- 1986-1994 (Creation)
Extent
1 cubic foot (2 boxes)
Name of creator
Administrative history
Founded in 1907 as the Graduate Nurses’ Association of the State of Texas, to seek state regulation of the education and practice of nurses. In 1909, they convinced the state legislature to pass what was effectively the first nursing practice act, creating the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas. In 1913, the Association created better standards for nursing schools: Eight-hour days for students, three-year courses of study in all nursing schools, uniform curricula, higher entrance requirements, and better preparation for supervisory and teaching responsibilities. The name was changed to the Texas Nurses’ Association around 1964. The TNA has also worked to create policies for the inspection and accreditation of nursing schools, provide whistleblower protection, create better opportunities for nursing students, right of due process in peer review, and to generally improve the conditions for nurses in the state of Texas.
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
The Texas Nurses Association records contains copies of The Advocate newsletter from 1986-1994, Nursing in the Houston Area manuscript, nursing practice survey, capsule 1984, 1993 roster and board of directors. The collection consists of 2 boxes totaling I cubic foot of various paper materials. Copies of The Advocate newsletter sustained some water damage.
Subjects: Nursing
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
This collection is unrestricted.
Physical access
Materials are in good condition with come water damage.
Technical access
Conditions governing reproduction
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Languages of the material
- English
Scripts of the material
Language and script notes
Finding aids
None.
Uploaded finding aid
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
Deed-4
Immediate source of acquisition
Source is unknown. Assumed to be the creator. Collection was first processed around 1982.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
Accruals
No accruals are expected for this collection.
Related materials elements
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Alternative identifier(s)
TARO
Description control element
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Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Texas Nurses Association (Subject)