VTG Belt Buckle 1987 St. Francis Regional Medical Center Hospital Wichita Kansas

Vintage Belt Buckle 1987 St. Francis Regional Medical Center Hospital Wichita, Kansas. School of Nursing 1917 - 1980. 2,366 Nurses. Well-made, beautiful, heavy buckle in good condition with normal wear and tear due to age and use. This beautiful, heavy buckle was crafted of pewter back in 1987 in the USA by K&L Specialty Advertising. Limited Edition. 380 of 1,000. Fits a 1-3/4 belt. On June 1, 1917, the St. Francis School of Nursing opened in the new Emporia Wing of St. Francis Hospital. Twenty-six nurses made up the first graduating class in 1920. The St. Francis Nurses Home was built in 1921 to house the growing number of nursing students. In 1941, an addition opened containing educational facilities for 165 students. In 1941, an addition opened containing educational facilities for 165 students and an auditorium accommodating 500 people. In July 1957, the St. Francis School of Nursing was the first in Kansas to receive National League of Nursing accreditation. When it was incorporated into Kansas Newman College School on May 23, 1980, the St. Francis School of Nursing had graduated 2,366 nurses.