May 26, 2025
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70th anniversary
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Summarizing 70 years of history is a real challenge. The experiences we've had, the progress we've made, and the projects we've undertaken... all paint a picture of growth and achievement, which we at School of Nursing want to celebrate.
Ever since the then-School of Nursing began at the Estudio General de Navarra in 1954, the motto“Another Way of Being / Another Way of Doing”has served as the foundation for the “ project ,” which has now trained nearly 8,000 nurses around the world.
Take a journey through the history financial aid to see how a “ project ” that began more than half a century ago has grown into a major college today, producing not only outstanding professionals but also individuals dedicated to caring for others.
We want these days to serve as a tribute to all the professors and students who have passed through our classrooms, setting milestones and helping the University of Navarra’s School of Business and Management ( School of Nursing ) maintain a spirit of constant improvement; and, in particular, we extend our gratitude to the pioneers who shaped the first graduating class and who have been the true “ guide ” behind these years.
Another way of being. Another way of doing things
To mark the 70th anniversary, in this book we wanted to compile various“snapshots”featuring the testimonies of some of the thousands of people who, through their time in the college’s classrooms and their many hours of clinical practice, have been trained in the art of care—from the very first graduating class, back in the 1950s, to the most recent graduates.
Seven decades
Another Way of Being, Another Way of Doing
Between October 2024 and June 2025, a photography exhibition was held that traced the seven decades of the School of Nursing, from 1954 to 2024.
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History of the School
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1954
School of Nursing
The School of Nurses of the Estudio General de Navarra was born in 1954. Classes began at the conference room conference room of the high school de Higiene (C/ Leyre), a place given by its director, Dr. José Viñes, after a agreement with the Diputación.
The first management team of the School was formed by María Casal, the first director; María Jesús Domingo, head nurse; and Mariví Tabernero, administrative assistant. They were joined by Sagrario Aguinaga.
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1954
First promotion
In order to get female students, a advertisement was placed in the newspaper to announce that programs of study for Female Health Technical Assistants was starting at the Estudio General de Navarra. Twelve enrollments were expected that first year, and they doubled: there were 24.
From the beginning, the nursing students were recognizable by their uniform. design by Flora Villarreal, a prominent Madrid dressmaker, was tobacco-colored (and not white, as was customary). The stripes on the coif indicated the course of the students.
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1955
"Old School".
Soon it was necessary to have more resources: facilities and a place to practice from the first year. In 1955 the Nursing classes (like those of Medicine) were moved to the so-called "Old School", a pavilion that was in disuse inside the Hospital de Navarra.
To the first subjects, Anatomy Functional and General Pathology, were added General Biology, Human Histology, Microbiology and Parasitology and General Hygiene, thanks to the reinforcement provided by the incorporation of the Irish Eileen Maher and Angela Mouriz.
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1958
"Escuela Nueva"
In 1958, doctors and nurses moved to the "Escuela Nueva", the first building of the future University.
The arrival that year of Dr. Eduardo Ortiz de Landázuri to Medicine was also a boost for the School.
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1960
Specialities
In 1960, the specialties in Nursing began with Midwifery. Later, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, Psychiatry, Physiotherapy, Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Pediatrics, operating room, Intensive Care, Internal Medicine and Clinical Analysis.
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1961
First phase of the Clinic
In November 1961, the construction of the 1st phase of the Clínica Universidad de Navarra was completed. Nursing practices were then divided between this first phase, Pavilion F (transferred a few years earlier) and the general services of the Hospital de Navarra itself.
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1968
Instructors
In 1968 the role of the instructor was created in the School: nurses who have studied a specialization program and with great experience; they are in charge of the teaching internship of the students, guiding them from the professional point of view and staff.
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1974
Course for staff professor
Between November 29 and December 1, 1974, the I Course for staff professor of Nursing Schools was held at the University. A national meeting attended by more than 200 professionals from all over Spain.
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1977
University school
In 1977, the Schools of Nursing finally reached university status in Spain. The duration of the programs of study remained at 3 years, but a new Study program was approved with subjects more related to the degree program and more practical.
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1989
First international agreement
In 1989 the School of Nursing signed the first agreement with the University of Edinburgh. The agreement allowed the realization of programs of study from doctorate, something that was not yet possible in Spain.
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1995
Student Symposium
On March 10-11, 1995, the School organized the I Symposium for Nursing Students, which gathered 375 participants.
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2002
Palliative Care
In 2002, subject Palliative Care began to be taught at the School.
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2004
First Doctor of Nursing
In March 2004 Amparo Zaragoza defended the first thesis in Nursing of the University. She did it in Glasgow (England) on the Nursing Care Process, becoming one of the first PhDs in this discipline in Spain.
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2007
María Egea Chair
In 2007, the Chair María Egea was created in Nursing with the aim of promoting the research in Nursing.
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2007-2008
Master's Degree
In 2007-2008 he started the Master's Degree at Nursing Science; in 2010-2011 it changed its name to Master's Degree from research and internship Advanced Nursing; and in 2013-2014 it became Master's Degree at internship Advanced and management Nursing.
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2009
Degree
In 2009 the diploma program was transformed into Degree, going from 3 to 4 courses. The programs of study of Nursing was equalized to the rest of the disciplines and it became possible to access programs of study from Master's Degree and doctorate. Mercedes Díez del Corral was the director of the School at that time.
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2010-2011
School
In the 2010-11 academic year, the Ministry of Education approved the change in the name of the School to School. The director became dean. The first was Mercedes Díez del Corral, who since 2011 has alternated at position with Maribel Saracíbar.
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2011-2012
doctoral program
In the 2011-2012 academic year, the School launched the Master's Degree in Palliative Care.
That year, also, the first doctoral program was approved at Nursing Science. The first thesis began to be defended in 2015.
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2013
"International Nursing Program
In 2013, the "International Nursing Program" was launched, a commitment to the internationalization of the School offering exchanges and internships during the summer.
Since 2014, the School also offers the summer course "Nursing Summer School".
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2016
Simulation Center
In 2016, the School inaugurated its Simulation Center, a commitment to High Fidelity Advanced Clinical Simulation as a complementary method of learning and assessment of students.
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2022-2023
Oncology
This academic year 2022-23 has begun to be taught in the campus of Madrid of the University the Master's Degree in internship Advanced Nursing in Oncology. The first class has 20 students.
