Helene Fuld College of Nursing

HISTORY

In 1945, a “training school” for practical nurses was established as part of the Hospital for Joint Diseases. It was renamed Helene Fuld School of Nursing in 1955, after the school received a grant from Dr. Leonhard Felix Fuld in memory of his mother. In 1964, the school started the first program in the country for licensed practical nurses to become diploma registered nurses. In 1975, the school received its permanent charter from New York State with the authority to confer the AAS degree in nursing. The original practical nursing program terminated in October 1978 after having educated over 2,000 practical nurses.

The hospital became known as Joint Diseases North General Hospital in 1979 and was then retitled North General Hospital in 1990. In December 1991, North General Hospital opened a new facility at 122nd Street and Madison Avenue. In February 1992, following North General Hospital’s move to its new building, the School of Nursing moved to its present location.

In February 1996, the name of Helene Fuld School of Nursing was changed to Helene Fuld College of Nursing by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York. This name change better reflects the College’s standing as an institution of higher education. As of November, 2007, more than 4,300 AAS degrees in nursing have been awarded.

In July, 2007 Helene Fuld College of Nursing separated from North General Hospital and was established as an independent not-for-profit college under the authority of the New York State Board of Regents. Helene Fuld College of Nursing believes its unique mission assures its future.