Fannie Almara Quain

Fannie Almara Quain (1893-1978) was an American nurse and educator who made significant contributions to the field of nursing education. She is best known for her work in developing and implementing innovative teaching methods in nursing education, and for her leadership in the field of public health nursing.

Early Life and Education

Quain was born in Minnesota in 1893. She completed her nursing training at the Minneapolis General Hospital School of Nursing in 1915. She later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health from the University of Minnesota in 1921, and a Master of Arts degree in Education from Columbia University in 1928.

Career

Quain began her career as a public health nurse in rural Minnesota. She later served as a nursing instructor at the Minneapolis General Hospital School of Nursing, where she developed innovative teaching methods that emphasized the importance of clinical experience in nursing education.

In 1931, Quain was appointed as the Director of the Division of Nursing Education at the United States Public Health Service. In this role, she was instrumental in the development of national standards for nursing education and practice.

Quain also served as a consultant to the World Health Organization and the Pan American Health Organization, where she helped to develop international standards for nursing education and practice.

Legacy

Quain's contributions to nursing education and public health nursing have had a lasting impact on the field. Her innovative teaching methods and leadership in the development of national and international standards for nursing education and practice have helped to shape the profession of nursing as we know it today.