Case Western Reserve University
10900 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106

The Frances Payne Bolton School of nursing at Case Western Reserve University dates back to 1898 when the Lakeside Hospital Training School was established. Over the years, the school has grown both academically, professionally and physically. The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing takes an experimental approach to nursing and the study of nursing.

Located in the University Circle area of Cleveland, Ohio, the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing offers students opportunities to take part in a number of culturally enriching activities. Being in close proximity to 40 non-profit cultural, medical, educational, religious, and social service institutions also gives students opportunities to expand their knowledge through off-campus experiences.

Students at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing may pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, a Master of Science in Nursing, a Doctor of Nursing Practice, or a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing. The bachelor's program includes international and national clinical work in community health settings. The master's program offers distance and advanced learning to make the program convenient for students. The doctorate in nursing practice offers three distinct entrance options and the doctorate of philosophy in nursing degree at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing has been acknowledged as one of the first internationally-recognized nursing doctoral programs.

Quick Facts

The school of nursing was started by Frances Payne Bolton who is noted for her endowment to the fields of nursing, health and education.

Case Western Reserve University grants admission to more than 9,400 students. Forty percent of the students are undergraduates.

The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing is ranked the No. 1 school of nursing within Ohio.

U.S. News and World Report's 2007 edition ranked the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing as No. 15 for graduate and professional programs in the nation.

Three distinct resources for the students at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing are the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals of Cleveland and the MetroHealth Medical Center.

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