Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing - Oak Yearbook (Williamsport, PA)

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The early uniform was ankle length with ruffles and starched removable collar, but this was changed in 1948 to a blue and white pinafore with a starched two piece apron. Isn ' t it dis- graceful, the uniforms only go to the knees today and they don ' t need starching. right: Giving a helping hand «V| SM- ' m P ' Ajp- . » ■:. ■ i : i- ■J • . . . r .+ ' • r 1 ' ■ L :.:EJ ' ' . 1 . ■ above: Remember spiriting? far left: Leg amputation left: Surgery anyone?

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Oak Remembers The first graduate of the Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing, then called the Williamsport Hospital train- ing School for Nurses, was Alta J. King. She received her diploma in 1 884. In 1 889, there were only seven graduates compared to today ' s thirty-six graduates. The first male graduate was Dave Ranck. He graduated in 1964. right: students in rehab, below: Pediatrics

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There have been many changes in the school. Do you remember when the school ' s tuition was only $350.00 in 1942? Today the tuition is $1 1,100.00. At one time the comple- tion of the nursing program took a short fifteen months of training, but now it takes three years to gain the knowledge of a registered nurse. Also, at one time, no married female or male students or students with chil- dren were allowed. Now there is no discrimination for entrance into the school, in fact, there are ten male stu- dents enrolled. upper right: Students enjoying chemistry Cindy Reigle and Lora Hazel relaxing during their free time Aerial view of our hospital