How does knowledge of the foundations and history of nursing provide a context in which to understand current practice?

Question 1 : How does knowledge of the foundations and history of nursing provide a context in which to understand current practice? Identify at least three trends in nursing practice from the “Nursing Timeline of Historical Events” media piece. How have these trends influenced your perspective of nursing practice?

Question 2:

Describe the definition of nursing as put forward by the American Nurses Association. How does it address the metaparadigm theories of nursing?