History

The Ohio State University College of Nursing was founded in 1914 as the Homeopathic Hospital Training School for Nurses within the College of Homeopathic Medicine. In 1922 when the College of Homeopathic Medicine closed, the Training School was placed in the College of Medicine and renamed the University Hospital Training School for Nurses.

In 1928, the program was renamed The Ohio State University School of Nursing. The school continued under the administration of the College of Medicine until 1984, when it was elevated to independent college status.

The Cape

Often worn over a white nursing uniform, this scarlet and gray nursing cape bears the initials O.S.U.H. on its collar. This particular cape was the standard cape in 1944 and belonged to Mary B. Eckfield, a graduate of the 1944 class.

How to Learn More

Schedule a Tour: Contact the MHC to schedule a tour. Email us at mhcmail@osumc.edu, or call us at (614) 292-3275. We are located in Columbus, Ohio.

More to Come: Watch for more Curator's Top 25 artifact highlights throughout the rest of 2022!

Medical Heritage Center Contact Information

The Ohio State University Health Sciences Library
5th Floor, Prior Hall
376 West 10th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 292-3275
go.osu.edu/mhc