Nursing 75th Anniversary

Celebrating 75 years of excellence in nursing education in Central Ohio. Since our founding, the School of Nursing at Capital University has prepared generations of compassionate and skilled healthcare professionals who make a difference every day. As we honor this milestone, we invite you to join us in reflecting on our rich history, celebrating our achievements, and supporting the future of nursing. Stay tuned for special events, stories, and opportunities to be part of this incredible journey!

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Our History

Honoring the Hands and Hearts of Capital Nursing

The story of Capital Nursing is a story of people, those who lead, those who learn, and those who never stop caring. For 75 years, our students have found their purpose here. Supported by dedicated faculty and united by a shared commitment to care, they go on to serve with exceptional skill and compassion. From classrooms to clinicals to healthcare systems throughout the Columbus community and beyond, our alumni carry forward a legacy that changes lives. Together, we honor our past. We celebrate our present. And we look forward to a future filled with hope, one nurse, one patient, one moment at a time.

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Connections to the Past: Courtney Adkins Captures Nursing Legacy

When Courtney Adkins ’26, a Studio Art and Emerging Media major at Capital University, received an email from her professor, she didn’t expect it would lead to one of the most meaningful projects of her college career. Professor Mia Smith reached out with an opportunity to create a commissioned painting in celebration of the School of Nursing’s 75th anniversary. The resulting work, “Connections to the Past,” would become both a tribute to the university’s long-standing nursing program and a reflection of Adkins’s own artistic journey.

The Story of Capital’s School of Nursing Comes to Life

Doris S. Edwards RN, EdD, dean of Nursing Emerita, has complied a definitive history of the School of Nursing at Capital University, an insightful chronicle tracing its founding, triumphs, and evolving role in healthcare through the decades. Richly illustrated with archival photographs and firsthand accounts, the book offers both a celebration and deep reflection on the school’s legacy. Click below to unlock and read this captivating journey through time.

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Relive the Memories

Relive the moments that made our Nursing 75th Anniversary celebration unforgettable. From reconnecting with classmates to honoring the legacy of nursing at Capital, these photos capture the heart of our community. Thank you to our alumni, faculty, and students who joined us to honor 75 years of nursing education at Capital.

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