Oregon

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The historical materials used for Dr. Gaines' history of the University of Oregon School of Nursing.

Summary

Sheila M. Kodadek R.N., Ph.D.,F.A.A.N. has donated a large variety of materials collected while Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs at the School of Nursing at OHSU. The BSN program at the Western Oregon University in Monmouth; a public school health program at Merlo Station H.S. in Beaverton; and curriculum issues are highlighted in this collection.

Abstract Carol Lindeman served as the Dean of Oregon Health & Science University's School of Nursing from 1976 to 1995. She was a prolific writer, researcher, and advocate for the nursing profession. Serving as Dean, she oversaw immense changes in the School of Nursing. These included adapting to statewide requirements for those studying, including providing additional educational opportunities and facilities for distance learners in rural areas. In addition to her work at OHSU, she took part in...

Abstract The OHSU School of Nursing began in 1919 at the University of Oregon and offered the state’s first professional courses in nursing. In 1926, the University introduced a five-year curriculum culminating in the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Nursing. Later, and the program has been growing and changing ever since – adding certificate programs, pre-nursing curricula, continuing education and distance learning, Master’s and Doctoral degree programs, and a wide variety of care-focused...

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Ruth Avery Wiens was an experienced psychiatric mental health nurse who worked at St Vincent Hospital and Medical Center as its Nursing Director; at the Veterans Administration Hospital; and at the UO School of Nursing as Dean Pro-Tem during the transition in SON leadership between Jean Boyle (1957-75) and Carol Lindeman (1976-95). Many of her papers have been donated which show the inter-relationships of nursing and nursing education.