Research College of Nursing

Research College of Nursing has its roots in the history of Research Medical Center, which began in 1886 as the German Hospital. The German Hospital Training School for Nurses was founded in June 1905 with five students enrolled in the first class and five others who later transferred from other nursing schools. In 1979, a unique partnership was formed with Rockhurst College, Kansas City’s respected Jesuit institution. At that time, the School of Nursing became the Research College of Nursing, offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The following year, 128 students enrolled in the new program.
Since 1906, the year of the first graduating class, over 2,200 professionals have graduated from the School of Nursing and over 1,000 have graduated from the College of Nursing. Today, over 350 full-time and part time students are enrolled in Research College of Nursing educational programs.