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In 1 9 1 8, the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners was authorized to approve schools of nursing. The Williamsport Hospital Training School for Nurses received approval and the 3 year program was in full swing under the direction of Miss Mann. Because of the increasing number of students, housing was a problem. The hospital ' s contagions disease unit was no longer in operation so it was converted into a student dormitory, affectionately termed The Annex. In 1925, after a reorgainization of the hospital administration, Miss Lulu M. Hippie became Director of Nursing. With this split many changes took place. Nursing was now a force unto itself. Nurses began taking more responsibility for complete patient care. They became responsible for extensive treatments and post- operative care. During the 1920 ' s and early 30 ' s the school, under the direction of Miss Hippie, continued to grow in stature and strength. The graduates became known for their professional behavior and skilled nursing care. In 1 943, Mr. Daniel Hartman, Administrator of the Hospital made plans with Miss Hippie to incorporate the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps Plan into the Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing. In September 1943, the Surgeon General approved the School of Nursing and the Cadet Corps of Williamsport Hospital began. This program lasted 2 years with 165 graduates. National Commissions were investigating training of nurses and found it lacking in some areas. William- sport Hospital School of Nursing contracted with Lycoming College to teach student nurses the basic sciences. In 1 948 the School of Nursing contracted with the Warren State Hospital for their students to receive three months of psychiatric nursing training at their hospital. The uniform changed to a blue and white dress with a starched two piece apron. Again student housing was required. The Williamsport Hospital Auxiliary made the first pledge for $ 1 00,000. The new facility would include housing for 1 38 students, an educational wing with classrooms and an auditorium. On March 12, 1961 the student nurses moved into the new building, which is still the Nurses Residence. On September 4, 1964 the Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing graduated its first male nurse, David R. Ranck. On July 1, 1973 the contract between Lycoming College and the Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing was revised to allow the nursing students to receive 24 credits for the courses taken there. On October 2, 1 973 the entire nursing program was reduced to a 145 week course. In 1975 the National League of Nursing visited the school and granted them accreditation in 1976. In 1981 the National League of Nursing again visited the school and again they received accreditation, this time for 8 years. 1983 brings the celebration of our 100th birthday and the continued fulfillment of a dream to train young women and men as nurses. The need for which the school was founded still exists today in a more complex form. The Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing is striving to meet that need with instruction in the most up to date nursing know ledge, w ith clinical experiences in all areas of care. Another indication that the school is still changing with the times is that in 1883 a student received a $3.00 a month stipend, while in 1 982-83 the tuition is $11,100. Printed with the permission of The W. H.S.N. Alumni Assoc.
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HISTORY OF THE WILLI AM SPORT HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING As the population increased in the Williamsport area the need for a hospital became appearant. The Williamsport Hospital opened its doors to patients on April 1, 1878. In the beginning most of the doctors performed the duties of a nurse, sometimes spending the entire night caring for the sick. By 1883 it was evident that the increase in patient load made additional help necessary. Doctors Rita Church with the support of Jean Saylor Brown organized a training school for nurses, the Williamsport Hospital Training School for Nurses. On June 5, 1883, two women were admitted with a promise of training as nurses for fifteen months. During their three month probationary period, they were given a stipened of $3.00 a month, were housed on the hospital premises and worked 12 to 16 hours daily. Their duties included preparing patient meals; laundry for patients, hospital linens, and resident physicians; patient care and treatments; hospital cleaning; care of surgical instruments; and care of the furnace. Of the two w ho entered the training school only one, J. Aha King, is recorded as having received her diploma in 1884. By June 1 889 there were 7 graduates of the Williamsport Hospital Training School for Nurses. Dr. Church continued her 15 month course according to the same format as when she started. Student Nurses were responsible for the cooking and cleaning in addition to patient care. However, the hospital administrators did not hire any of the graduates because they did not believe they were skilled enough. During 1891-92 a contagions disease curriculum was added to the Training School so that when the Contagious Disease Hospital opened in 1892 they were prepared to assist in this area. In 1894, Miss Virginia Loomis, R.N., Superintendent of the Hospital, increased the length of the nursing program to 2 years because she felt there was a need for more clinical experience. However, the general picture of the nursing school did not change. As the number of patients increased, there was a greater need for nurses. The hospital soon realized the importance of the student nurse and so the number of students increased in the school. As the physicians increased their surgical skills and continued in research, the nurses were given a larger responsibility in the care of the patients. A graduate of 1 899, Miss Josephine Heiney, was the first graduate of the Williamsport Hospital Training School for Nurses to be hired by the Williamsport Hospital. Miss Daisy Mann, who succeeded Miss Loomis as Superintendent, it 1898 increased the training to a 2 ' : year program and then in 1 900 to 3 full years. Miss Mann also incorporated some new educational ideas into the program of study. She began to give theoretical instruction herself, becoming the first nurse instructor at the school. The physicians still lectured but the students also were introduced to nursing theory, as well as, medical care and treatment. To make the uniform and cap more practical. Miss Mann removed the ruffles from the dress and cap. The cap was made smaller and fashioned to fit the head more securely. The dress length was shortened to the ankles and black shoes were worn in the winter. In 1900 Mrs. Ida Hays McCormick donated funds to build and furnish a new residence for student nurses. The building we located on the corner of Rural Avenue and Campbell Street and housed 33 students. The student nurses moved into this building on November 1, 1900. Attempting to cope with the increased number of hospital admissions, Miss Mann increased the number of women admitted to the program each year. As increased medical and surgical skills became available to the patients, the nurses responsibilities increased, leaving her little time for menial tasks. She centered more on patient care including special diets, preparing and changing poultices, assisting physicians with rounds and charts, care of instruments and preparation of salves and ointments. She still worked 1 2 to 1 4 hour shifts with an occasional hour off to attend church.
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