### Question
What is the definition of diploma school of nursing?


### Answer
The definition of **diploma school of nursing** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 298b*:

> a school affiliated with a hospital or university, or an independent school, which provides primarily or exclusively a program of education in professional nursing and allied subjects leading to a diploma or to equivalent indicia that such program has been satisfactorily completed, but only if such program, or such affiliated school or such hospital or university or such independent school is accredited

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 298b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER VI-NURSE EDUCATION > Part C-General**

