St. Benedict School of Nursing

St. Benedict's School of Nursing Students

The St. Benedict's School of Nursing was founded in 1947 by the Sisters of Mount Benedict. The school operated from April 1947 to 1968. Over the forty-one year period, the school had 605 students and 357 graduates. In 1966, the program became the basis for Weber State College's Practical Nursing Program. This oral history project was created to capture the memories of the graduates and to add to the history of nursing education in Ogden. The interviews focus on their training, religion, and experiences working with doctors, nurses, nuns, and patients as St. Benedict's Hospital. This project received funding from the Utah Humanities Council and the Utah Division of State History.

Janice Grace Hassell graduated from St. Benedict's School of Nursing in 1958. She discusses her memories of her training, and receiving her PhD in 1985. The interview took place on October 13, 2010.

Mary Lou Blanchard Hess discusses the St. Benedict's School of Nursing and the Italian community in Ogden. The interview took place on October 1, 2010.

Josephine Ulibarri Hibbeln discusses her experiences with St. Benedict's School of Nursing, including walking the tunnel between the hospital and the dormitory. The interview took place on September 23, 2010.

Margaret Huebert discusses her experiences at St. Benedict's School of Nursing, including completing rotations for pediatrics in Denver, and psychology in Nebraska. The interview took place on August 10, 2010.

Judith Smith James graduated from St. Benedict's School of Nursing in 1958. She discusses her work in labor and delivery, nursery, and postpartum. The interview took place on August 16, 2010.

Carol Jeppson shares her memories of training at the St. Benedict's School of Nursing. She discusses her classes and rotations from the nuns and instructors. The interview took place on October 20, 2010.

 

Janet Lynne Johnson discusses her graduation from St. Benedict's School of Nursing in 1960. The interview took place on September 6, 2010.

Marjorie Miller Kolander discusses her training at St. Benedict's School of Nursing and her time in the Air Force. The interview took place on October 3, 2010.

Sister Mary Bernard Lieser shares her experiences entering the convent in 1947, becoming a Sister in 1949, and starting the LPN program in 1952. The interview took place on November 17, 2010.

Kaye Lyon discusses training at St. Benedict's School of Nursing and graduating in 1965. The interview took place on October 27, 2010.