It is my pleasure
to welcome you to the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, one of the top ranked schools in the nation. The School is named for Frances Payne Bolton, who endowed
the school in 1923 and was the first elected congresswoman from the
state of Ohio. Her work in government helped to bring about the
creation of the Cadet Nurse Corps and other national nursing programs.
We are proud to carry on her legacy as we continue to educate
nurses who affect the health policies of today and tomorrow.
Now, more than ever, opportunities abound for nurses. As the health
field continues to expand along with technology and an aging population,
nurses are in demand like they have never been before. There is not only
a need for more nurses; there is also a need for qualified, experienced
nurses and nurse educators.
From clinical specialists to nurse practitioners, teachers, and
researchers, Bolton School  graduates
assume professional roles in a variety of specialties. Many nursing
students even become entrepreneurs. Graduates of the Bolton School often
acquire leadership positions because of the strong background
they receive while they are students here.
As an alumna myself, I can personally tell you that the Bolton School provides a nurturing environment,
a quality education, and supportive alumni. We are a leader in
global health. Our graduates serve in various professional nursing
positions in over 25 countries and the Bolton School houses one of only 12 World
Health Organization Collaborating Centers in the country.
As dean, I'm planning to preserve the long-standing, time-honored
traditions and values of this school, while at the same time
preparing the nurses of tomorrow for ever-changing health care
needs. The culture of innovation and impact remain intact. We
are a home to many firsts, and today we offer many specialty programs
unique to the Bolton School. A nationally recognized leader in the development
of nursing science, the Bolton School
is an institution we are all proud to call our own.
Most of our visitor information can be accessed from the University’s
Visitors page. Please
contact us should you have any further questions. We appreciate
you taking the time to visit.
May L. Wykle, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN, FGSA |
