hisstoryHHISTORY OF THE SCHOOL OF NURSING

The little red schoolhouse is a three story building on the
grounds of the former Willard State Hospital, New York
overlooking Seneca Lake.

The school was built in 1883 as an amusement hall for
patients. It became the School of Nursing in 1945. The
first organized class was in 1887.

The first class was comprised of hospital attendants who
who were selected by written examination. It was a two
year course that included practice in nursing skills and
the preparation and administration of medication.

The first professional class in 1890 emphasized scientific
theory. The first class of nurses, four males and three
females graduated in 1892.

The program was extended to 3 years in 1920. Students
spent one year affiliation at Fordam and Bellevue Hospital
in New York City.

In 1957, the school became affiliated with the City Hospital
at Elmhurst in New York City.

Above from an Article in the Geneva Daily Times, dated April 23, 1965.

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