School of Nursing students during capping exercises. Bessie Baker was the first dean of the School of Nursing (1930-1938). The first class was admitted on January 2, 1931 and graduated on June 7, 1933.
Duke School of Nursing students are fitted with nursing caps during a capping ceremony. Family and community members, including other nurses, are in attendance.
Mrs. Addie Butler, left, a practical nursing student, gets some instruction from a nurse on Matas ward. This photograph was taken by Phyllis Cole and appeared in the December 10, 1971 issue of the Intercom newsletter.
Moseley Award winners at the School of Nursing commencement ceremony for Bachelors of Science in Nursing. Pictured are Annette Baker, Carolyn Beethan, Denise Herrore, dean of the school Ruby Wilson, Carswell Hoots, and Sandra Pettit.
Rachel Z. Booth, RN, MS, PhD, served as assistant vice president for health affairs and dean and professor of the School of Nursing (1984-1987) at Duke University.
Four African American LPN (licensed practical nursing) students and a Duke University Hospital staff member or nursing instructor gathered around a table. The students are enrolled in a cooperative program between Durham city schools, State...