Saint Jude College

This article is about the College of Nursing in Manila, Philippines. For the school in Dasmariñas, Philippines, see St. Jude College, Cavite.

PHINMA – St. Jude College is a college of nursing in the city of Manila in the Philippines. It was founded in 1968, although a clinic had existed on the site since 1950.

PHINMA – Saint Jude College

Dalubhasaang San Judas (Filipino)
Former names	St. Jude School of Nursing
Type	Private Non-sectarian Research Coeducational Basic and Higher education institution
Established	1968
Chairman	Ramon R. del Rosario, Jr.
President	Raymundo P. Reyes, Ed.D.
Location	Don Quijote St, Sampaloc, Manila, , Metro Manila , Philippines 14°36′58″N 120°59′21″E
Campus	Urban
Website	www.sjc.phinma.edu.ph
Location in Manila Location in Metro Manila Location in Luzon Location in the Philippines

Accreditation

St. Jude College's School of Nursing is accredited by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) and was awarded Level III accredited status and certified by the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP) for its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

All programs are CHED (Commission on Higher Education) approved. Aside from Nursing, its undergraduate courses include Information Technology, Computer Studies, Education, Business Administration, Psychology, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Tourism Management, Nutrition and Dietetics, Radiologic Technology, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Technology, and Midwifery

History

1950s and 1960s

In 1950, a maternity clinic and pharmacy was established at the corner of Maria Clara and Don Quijote streets in Dimasalang, Manila. The 12-bed clinic was founded by Dr. Ramon Diokno Atienza Jr. and Dr. Felicidad Ferriols Calip.

In 1963, a two-storey hospital was built, increasing capacity to 50 beds. Later, it was expanded into a five-storey building, raising capacity to 150. An eight-storey college building was built at about the same time.

On October 28, 1968, the School of Nursing was officially established. It was named after St. Jude Thaddeus as October 28 is the Feast Day of St. Jude.

1970s to present

The first class graduated from the school in 1971. The school board approved a resolution to convert St. Jude School of Nursing into a college in 1973 and in 1974 a government permit officially granted the change of status. In 1977, two more buildings were constructed: the High School and what became the main building. In 1978, a three-storey elementary school was added.

In the late 1980s, a further building was inaugurated. It now houses the college of Physical Therapy.

External links

• Official website