University of Cincinnati - Cincinnatian Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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College of Nursing and Health The college of Nursing and Health originated in 1889 as the Cincinnati Training School for Nursesr During the first quarter of the twentieth century, the program was accorded professional rank and became one of the first baccalaureate programs in nursing in the country. The college now offers two degree granting programs. the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Seience in Nursing, as well as non; degree programs in continuing education As its goal, the College of Nursing and Health encompassed education, research and services that together would provide essential preparation for those pursuing a career in professional nursing. Professional nursing had as its purpose to serve the individual, family and c:cm'lmunitg,I by the promotion of health. the prevention of illness, and the care and rehabilitation of the acute and chronically ill. To the college, nursing encompassed both a science and an art. The science 0t nursing consisted of a unique and growing number of theories as well as an integration of knowledge from related disciplines. The art of nursing was the creative and humanistic application of nursing Science .3 Learning to care for children is an integral par1 DI the nuTSan training program. Jeanette R. Spero l5 Dean of the College of Nursing and Health. Student nurses practice health care treatments on dummies. The Nursing and Health building is located on the corner 0! the Medical Complex and houses classrooms. offices and labs. Nurses intern in hospitals to coincide With their lecture and lab courses whtch better prepares them for daily contact with patients. Academics 23

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College of Medicine Since Obtaining its charter in 1819 the Medical College grew to become the 12th largest medical school and the 13th largest medical center in the nation. As a school that began with 24 students. the Medical College had nearly 800 students and graduated 200 in 1981. The College of Medicine was housed in the Medical Centerjs Medical Sciences Building, opened in 1974, one of the largest single structures for medical education. The Medical Sciences Building also contained the medical departments. libraries and 200 research laboratories. The Medical College worked closely with General Hospital, Children's Hospital Medical Center. and the Veterants Administration Hospital. all located adjacent to the Medical Center. During the past decade, the College of Medicine acquired a new clean, 16 new department heads and more than half its faculty. The combination of new buildings, new leadership, and increasing resources has led the college to academic, scientific, and clinical improvements. The college wants to make the coming years as productive as the past. $1 Dean Robert Danleis serves as chiel ad- ministrator for the College of Medicine. The Medical complex :5 one of the most diverse tacilines in the natton. The complex houses three colleges, Medicme, Nursmg and Health and Pharmacy Students examtne the organs of animals to better understand thewr functions. TechniCIans examtne hssues With the use Of advanced equipment, It takes years of preparation to learn the Skill and artistry of surgery 22 Academics

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College of Pharmacy The College of Pharmacy. an integral part of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, offered three areas of educational programing. In the Undergraduate Program, the student acquired the Bachelor's of Science degree in Pharmacy. The graduate program offered advanced scientific and professional degrees and the continuing education programs assisted pharmacy practitioners to maintain and improve their prof255i0nal skills and service to the public. The Pharmacy graduates today are undertaking new and active roles by becoming more involved with patients in the community and hospital settings. Pharmacists provide patient care services. such as monitoring drug regimens and serving as drug information consultants to health practitioners and the public. Through its educational research and service programs. outstanding facilities and internationally recognized faculty. the College of Pharmacy is dedicated to providing highly competent pharmacists who practice their profession with the authority which only a sound education can provide. It is through these graduates that the College has manifested its tradition of excellence and can be considered one of the centers of excellence t within the University of Cincinnati? ' e a Dr Arthur Glasser serves as Dean of the College of Pharmacy. Precise measurements are an important aspect of a pharmaast's training The white lab coat is a feCOngable unufmm of pharmicmts. students inciuded. Students receive instruction on the proper care and distributiun of medicmes. Personal instruction aids students through the pharmacy- program 24 Academics