Mary Adelaide Nutting
Encyclopedia
Mary Adelaide Nutting was an American educator, administrator, and author in the field of nursing.
in 1891.
and became the world's first professor of nursing. Nutting led the Department of Nursing and Health at Teachers College from 1910 until her retirement in 1925.
Education
Mary Adelaide Nutting graduated from the first class of the Johns Hopkins School of NursingJohns Hopkins School of Nursing
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is part of the Johns Hopkins University located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Established in 1889, it is one of the nation’s oldest and pre-eminent schools for nursing education ranking first in the nation; it is also among the top recipients of...
in 1891.
Career
In 1907 Mary Adelaide Nutting joined the faculty of Teachers College, Columbia UniversityTeachers College, Columbia University
Teachers College, Columbia University is a graduate school of education located in New York City, New York...
and became the world's first professor of nursing. Nutting led the Department of Nursing and Health at Teachers College from 1910 until her retirement in 1925.