PROFILE Name: Osaka City University College of Nursing

Course of Study: Nursing

Term of Study: Three years

Enrollee Limit: 80 (Max. of 240 in the whole program)

Address: 1-5-17,Asahi-machi,Abeno-ku,Osaka City,545-0051

Date of Establishment: April 1, 1998
Overall Objective

To instruct and study advanced expertise and techniques in nursing in order to develop graduates possessing a well-rounded education and a sense of humanity, who can respect life and contribute to an improvement in health care, medical care, and welfare.

Educational Objectives

The development of humanity in students that enables them to create relationships with people as well as to respect life and to cherish mankind.
The development of thought based on scientific grounds.
The development of the basic capabilities allowing practical contribution to the support of healthy life-styles for individuals in society.
The development of an attitude and capability to autonomously tackle health issues.
HISTORY April, 1949
First established as Osaka City Medical School Kousei-Gakuin (3-year Full-Day Program)

April, 1955
When Osaka City Medical School is incorporated into Osaka City University, the name is changed to Osaka City University Medical School Kousei-Gakuin

April, 1977
School name is changed to Osaka City University Medical School Nursing Training College

November, 1990
Establishment of Committee for Consideration of Establishing College of Nursing within Osaka City University Medical School

September, 1991
Osaka City University Medical School Faculty Council approves of committee's report

October, 1994
A meeting of the board of trustees approves of college conception

March, 1996
Construction commences on facilities of Osaka City University College of Nursing

April, 1997
Submission for certification of Osaka City University College of Nursing

December, 1997
Certification for the establishment of Osaka City University College of Nursing

April, 1998
Commencement of curriculum at Osaka City University College of Nursing

March, 2000
Close of Osaka City University Medical School Nursing Training College