History

In September, 1973, the late Philip Y. Hahn committed an endowment of $1 million for the establishment of a School of Nursing. It was the overwhelming consensus of professionals in the field that this new school should provide a professional education for Registered Nurses in San Diego leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

The first class of students graduated in May, 1976 at the same time the School received its full eight year accreditation from the National League for Nursing. In reponse to the community, the School developed a Master's program in nursing, graduating its first class in May, 1979. Following numerous requests for doctoral education, a feasiblity study was undertaken in 1984 and a Doctor of Nursing Science program was approved by the Board of Trustees. The first doctoral student graduated in June, 1989. In December of 1998, the Board of Trustees approved the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing. Students were admitted to the new PhD program beginning in Fall 1999. The two most recent curricular innovations are the Doctor of Nursing Practice and the Masters Entry in Nursing Program (MEPN). The Master's Entry Program in Nursing is the School's first program for non-RN students and is designed for the second career student who has a minimum of a bachelor's degree in another field.

Today, the Hahn School of Nursing offers a full array of academic programs.The School is widely known for its dedication to educating leaders in high quality, cost-effective health care for the public.

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