Whitworth College Pre-nursing Program Records
Scope and Contents
The pre-nursing program operated jointly by Whitworth College and the Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing is described. In addition the transition to a cooperative program conducted by the Spokane Center for Nursing Education is covered.
Dates
- Creation: 1959-1971
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research use.
Historical Note
In 1959 Whitworth College entered into an agreement with the Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing, Spokane, Washington which provided a two years liberal arts program followed by two years additional training in nursing at the hospital. Those completing the program received a B.S. degree in Nursing plus the R. N. In 1970 this program was discontinued in favor of a consortium of higher education institutions in which Whitworth College participated.
Extent
.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract
The pre-nursing program operated jointly by Whitworth College and the Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing is described. In addition the transition to a cooperative program conducted by the Spokane Center for Nursing Education is covered.
Custodial History
Whitworth University; Spokane, WA 99251; 509-777-1000
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Unknown
- Title
- Guide to the Whitworth College Pre-nursing Program Records 1959-1971
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by H. W. Johnston
- Date
- © 2000
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Whitworth University Archives and Special Collections Repository