About the College
Welcome to the College of Nursing website. The College of Nursing, founded in 1945, offers programs of study in the Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. The baccalaureate and master's degree programs are fully accredited from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
The College of Nursing offers a broad range of clinical affiliations from rural community agencies to large urban teaching hospitals in order to provide appropriate clinical practicum and research opportunities for each level student.
The College is located in Louisa White Hall on the Kingston campus at the corner of Flagg and Heathman Roads.
History
In September 1945, the University began its first nursing program with nine students, in the School of Home Economics. In 1947, a Division of Nursing was established and Miss Louisa White, associate professor, was appointed Director. In 1950 a School of Nursing was created and in 1960 the School of Nursing became a degree granting college within the University. In 1970, the College began offering a Master's in Nursing, and in 1985, a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing.
Until 1968, nursing students lived in Providence during the clinical portion of the program, and the majority of the faculty had offices at Rhode Island Hospital. In 1963, Fogarty Hall was dedicated and office space was provided for the Dean, several faculty, and two secretaries. Finally, a new building was completed which was designed specifically for the College of Nursing. White Hall, named in honor of the first director of the nursing program, was dedicated on September 23, 1977.
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