The Glasgow Campus History
The possibility of establishing the Glasgow School for Practical Nurses became a reality in 1956 when the Kentucky Board of Nursing granted developmental approval. The school was needed in this area because of a nursing shortage. The school was operated by a board of directors including Mr. Thomas Layton, Executive Director of the State Tuberculosis Hospital Commission, Mr. William Wycoff, Administrator of T.J. Samson Community Hospital, Mr. Malcolm Black, Administrator of the State Tuberculosis Hospital, Dr. C.C. Howard, representing the Medical Profession, Mr. Richard Mereweather, Administrator of Western State Hospital and Mr. Philip Hampton, Director of the Western Area Vocational School. The board employed Miss Julie Beam, Mrs. Ruth Thomas and Mrs. Rebecca Forrest to establish curriculum, set policy and recruit students. They were assisted by Mrs. Ann Rodgers, Director of Nursing at T.J. Samson Community Hospital, as a part-time instructor and assisted in planning the clinical experiences provided at the hospital. The first class of 35 students was admitted January 30, 1957, representing thirteen (13) Kentucky counties, and on February 1, 1957, the Bureau of Vocational Education assumed control of the school. The school has maintained a 95-100% pass-rate on the National Council Practical Nursing Licensure Exam and 98-100% placement rate. The school is now operated by the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. As of December 12 , 2007, the 60th Practical Nursing class graduated bringing the total graduates to 2,056.
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