Working backwards through the years, here are graduation photos from the Elizabeth General Medical Center School of Nursing, the Elizabeth General Hospital School of Nursing and the Elizabeth General Hospital and Dispensary School of Nursing.
The originals of the photos on these pages can be found at the Elizabeth Public Library's Local History Department. Some photos are not available at this time because they were not part of the collection that was donated to the Library.
May, 1999
January, 1999
May, 1998
January, 1998
May, 1996
January, 1996
May, 1995
June, 1994
January, 1994
June, 1993
January, 1993
June, 1991
June, 1990
1990
January, 1989
January, 1988
January, 1987
1985
1984
This information was last reviewed or updated on June 16, 2026. Adjustments may be made to this page as new information is added, making this a continual work in progress.
Graduating Classes Page
1999-1975
1974-1950
1949-1925
1924-1900
Pre-1900
School of Nursing "Home"
Many families were thrilled to see their child achieve their dream of becoming a nurse, and we delighted in being able to help them take this important step in their journey. This was especially evident during the tenure of Dean Mary Elizabeth Kelley and continues today under the direction of Dean Dr. Rosaminda Santee.
Men have also benefitted greatly by gravitating toward nursing careers. There was a time when it was unheard of, and Elizabeth General paved the way for men to enter the field.
For the students, families, loved ones and faculty, each graduation ceremony was a life-changing event that was celebrated by all and marked each student's transition from busy student to newly-minted nurse.