Saint Jude College
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St. Jude College is a College of Nursing
located in the city of Manila
in the Philippines
. It was founded in 1968, although a clinic had existed on the site since 1950.
clinic and pharmacy
was established at the corner of Maria Clara and Don Quijote streets in Dimasalang, Manila. The twelve-bed clinic was founded by Dr. Ramon Diokno Atienza Jr. and Dr. Felicidad Ferriols Calip. In 1963, a two-storey hospital was built, increasing capacity to fifty beds. Some time later, it was expanded into a five-storey building, raising capacity to one hundred and fifty. An eight-storey college building was built at about the same time.
On October 28, 1968, the School of Nursing was officially established. It was named after St. Jude Thaddeus as October 28 is the Feast Day of St. Jude.
In the late 1980s, a further building was inaugurated. This building now houses the college of Physical Therapy
.
Nursing
Nursing is a healthcare profession focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life from conception to death....
located in the city of Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. It was founded in 1968, although a clinic had existed on the site since 1950.
1950s & 1960s
In 1950, a maternityMaternity
Maternity or motherhood is the social and legal acknowledgment of the parental relationship between a mother and her child.It is specially related with the protection of the baby and the mother within and after the childbirth.-See also:...
clinic and pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pharmacy is the health profession that links the health sciences with the chemical sciences and it is charged with ensuring the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical drugs...
was established at the corner of Maria Clara and Don Quijote streets in Dimasalang, Manila. The twelve-bed clinic was founded by Dr. Ramon Diokno Atienza Jr. and Dr. Felicidad Ferriols Calip. In 1963, a two-storey hospital was built, increasing capacity to fifty beds. Some time later, it was expanded into a five-storey building, raising capacity to one hundred and fifty. An eight-storey college building was built at about the same time.
On October 28, 1968, the School of Nursing was officially established. It was named after St. Jude Thaddeus as October 28 is the Feast Day of St. Jude.
1970s to present
The first class graduated from the school in 1971. The school board agreed to convert St. Jude School of Nursing into a college in 1973 and in 1974 a government permit officially granted the change of status. In 1977, two more buildings were constructed: the High School and what became the main building. And in 1978, a three-storey elementary school was added.In the late 1980s, a further building was inaugurated. This building now houses the college of Physical Therapy
Physical therapy
Physical therapy , often abbreviated PT, is a health care profession. Physical therapy is concerned with identifying and maximizing quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment/intervention,and rehabilitation...
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