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Council for Associate Degree Nursing in NYS, Inc.

Formed early in the development of the New York State Associate Degree Nursing Project, the Council of Associate Degree Nursing in New York State, Inc. began its existence as the New York State Associate Degree Nursing Council in 1959. The Council was incorporated in 1972. The goal for creating such an organization was to gather individuals in Associate Degree nursing education to develop ideas and plans to strengthen Associate Degree nursing education in New York. Over the years, the Council has taken part in compiling data for comparison of Associate Degree programs; produced resolutions, position papers, and fact sheets on vital nursing issues; held workshops and other programs to strengthen Associate Degree education; and provided a much needed opportunity for professional contact for Associate Degree nursing administrators and educators.

Finding Aid for the Council of Associate Degree Nursing in New York State, Inc. Records 1984-2010   (MC50)

Compiled by Rachel Donaldson 2007

 

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ACQUISITION: The items in this collection are held in deposit for the Council of Associate Degree Nursing in New York State, Inc. by multiple transfers from 2007 the present to the Foundation of New York State Nurses.
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CITATION:		 Council of Associate Degree Nursing in New York State, Inc. Records (MC50), Bellevue Alumnae Center for Nursing History, Foundation of New York State Nurses, Guilderland, NY

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Administrative History

Formed early in the development of the New York State Associate Degree Nursing Project, the Council of Associate Degree Nursing in New York State, Inc. began its existence as the New York State Associate Degree Nursing Council in 1959. That first meeting, on December 14, 1959, was attended by 11 individuals representing five programs and Teachers College, Columbia University. The goal for creating such an organization was to gather individuals in Associate Degree nursing educatino to develop ideas and plans to strengthen Associate Degree nursing education in New York. The previoous year saw the implementation of Associate Degree nursing in the United States through funding provided by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. new York State was one of the first to host such a program at Orange County Community College. The Council was incorporated in 1972.

Over the years, the Council has taken part in compiling data for comparison of Associate Degree programs; prduced resolutions, position papers, and fact sheets on vital nursing issues; held workshops and other programs to strengthen Associate Degree education; and provided a much needed opportunity for professional contact for Associate Degree nursing administrators and educators.

Many nursing leaders have held membership in the Council over the years. Among these are Margery Doyle, Alice Fuller, Patricia D. Irons, Esther McEvoy, Ruth Methaney, Virginia Shea, and June Simpson.

Today the Council has grown to represent 48 programs across the state.

Box and Folder List

Box 1
Folder:

  1. Publications: Anniversary booklets, 1984, 2002
  2. Constitution and bylaws, last revised 1993
  3. Minutes, 1992-1993
  4. Minutes, 1994
  5. Minutes, 1995-1997
  6. Minutes, 1998-2001
  7. Minutes, 2001-2006
  8. Council position of “BS in 10” Legislation, 2003, 2005
  9. Correspondence, 2006
  10. Financial and tax records, 2006
  11. Minutes, 2007
    Publication: NYS Nursing Education Articulation Module, 2007
  12. Minutes, 2008
  13. Minutes, April 2009
    Application for Approval of Educational Activity, 2009
  14. Minutes, October 2009
  15. Minutes, April 2010
  16. Minutes, October 2010
  17. Surveys, 1993-1994, 2003, 2004-2005
  18. 12th Annual Faculty Development Conference, 2008
  19. Continuing Education documents, April 2010
  20. Continuing Education documents, April 2013

PRESIDENTIAL PAPERS: MARY ANN MARKOWITZ (Term: 2003-2005)

    1. Minutes, 1993, 1995-1999
    2. Agendas, minutes, documents, 2000-2003
    3. 50th Anniversary Celebration of NYSADN Council, 2002
    4. Presidential Notebook, “A-F,” 2003-2005   [1 of 3]
    5. Presidential Notebook, “G-N,” 2003-2005   [2 of 3]
    6. Presidential Notebook, “O-Z,” 2003-2005   [3 of 3]
    7. 7th Annual ADN Faculty Conference, 2003
    8. 8th Annual ADN Faculty Conference,2004
    9. 9th Annual ADN Faculty Conference,2005
    10. 11th Annual ADN Faculty Conference,2007

 

Revisions:
 Rachel Donaldson 2007
 Gertrude B. Hutchinson December 2007 December 2009
 July 2010 December 2010
June 2014 April 2015
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