Assembly Resolution No. 2319

BY: M. of A. Buttenschon

COMMEMORATING the 120th Anniversary of St.
Elizabeth College of Nursing

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those commemorative historical events which symbolize the growth
and development of the educational institutions which comprise the
communities of this great State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 120th Anniversary of St. Elizabeth College of Nursing;
and

WHEREAS, St. Elizabeth College of Nursing (SECON) was established in
1904 as a single purpose three-year diploma program in nursing; it was
registered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) as St.
Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing and graduated its first class of
seven in 1907; and

WHEREAS, On October 29, 2023, the Mohawk Valley Health System and
its two acute care hospitals, St. Elizabeth Medical Center (SEMC) and
Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare (FSLH), began a new chapter in their
provision of healthcare to the Mohawk Valley and surrounding
communities; and

WHEREAS, As part of New York State's "Oneida County Health Care
Transformation Program," Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) was able to
build the new state-of-the-art Wynn Hospital; when the Wynn Hospital
opened its doors, the acute care services of SEMC and FSLH were
consolidated into the new Wynn Hospital building under MVHS, Inc., the
former FSLH; MVHS, Inc. became the new parent of the college; and

WHEREAS, MVHS, Inc will continue to maintain the strong traditions
and excellence in clinical experience that have made the college what it
is today, but will offer a rare and unrivaled experience of providing
clinical teaching in a brand-new state-of-the-art facility; and

WHEREAS, St. Elizabeth College of Nursing provides their students
the ability to complete over 600 clinical hours, tailored to meet the
objectives of each course they take in their degree's curriculum;
medical-surgical nursing and psychiatric components of these clinical
hours take place at The Wynn Hospital campus of the Mohawk Valley Health
System; and

WHEREAS, Other specialty practices that students receive training in
is obstetrical and pediatric nursing which takes place at The Wynn
Hospital campus of MVHS and at Golisano Children's Hospital in Syracuse,
New York, respectively, truly providing an in-depth hands-on education
experience for every student; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the curriculum, in addition to the clinical
units aforementioned, students are provided the opportunity to attend
scheduled clinical experiences in the community to assist in meeting

objectives of the curriculum; these sites include, but are not limited
to: outpatient clinics, long term care facilities, outpatient adult day
care settings, and physician offices; and

WHEREAS, St. Elizabeth College of Nursing now also offers an
Associate in Applied Science degree in nursing fully integrating
theoretical learning with clinical experiences within a caring
environment; this program contains a clinical component that combines
the theory learned in class with actual nursing practice allowing for
immediate transfer and application of knowledge, giving St. Elizabeth
students an advantage when entering the workforce; and

WHEREAS, Steeped in a proud and distinguished history, St. Elizabeth
College of Nursing may look back with pride upon its humble beginnings,
find just satisfaction in its purposeful growth and hold true of purpose
in its commitment to serving the educational needs of the citizens of
New York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 120th Anniversary of St. Elizabeth College of Nursing;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to St. Elizabeth College of Nursing.