College of Nursing

Brian Hurst

Sr. Director of Development

College of Nursing- Overview

Founded 1889

First nursing school to offer baccalaureate degree in nursing

Ranked in the Top 10% by US News and World Report

#64 out of all Colleges of Nursing in U.S. (2012)

Living Alumni: 8857 Current Enrollment: Approx. 2400

Degrees Offered: BSN, MSN, PhD, DNP

Interim Dean: Cheryl Hoying RN, PhD

Create The Center for Innovation and Excellence in Nursing Education: $4.5 Million

-“Smart Hospital” Clinical Space

-“Collaboratory” study Space

Increase scholarship support for students, primarily MSN and PhD students: $3 Million

Establish an endowed “Excellence Fund” which can be used at the Dean’s Discretion: $2 Million

Endowed Chair in Research: $2 Million

Campaign Goal:

$24,000,000

Total campaign commitments: $16,490,898

(July 1, 2005- Present)

Total campaign commitments FYTD: $1,191,434

(July 1, 2010- Present)

Proudly Cincinnati Campaign -Nursing Priorities

Volunteer Opportunities

Nursing Board of AdvisorsCampaign Leadership CommitteeCollege of Nursing Alumni Association

Nightingale Awards for Nursing Dinner