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The Bayonne School of Nursing Graduating Class of 2011. The class graduated on June 8, 2011 at St. Henry's Church in Bayonne. The BMC School of Nursing will be merging with the School of Nursing at Christ Hospital in Jersey City this fall.
The Bayonne Medical Center School of Nursing and Christ Hospital School of Nursing will merge in the fall of 2014, officials announced tonight.
The merging of Bayonne Medical Center and Christ Hospital's School of Nursing will provide a wealth of opportunities to the students of both institutions -- enhancing their clinical expertise through experiences not only in the hospital, but through interactions within the communities themselves, the officials said.
Both institutions, along with Hoboken University Medical Center, are owned by the for-profit, Hudson Holdco.
"Bayonne Hospital School of Nursing opened in 1891 with a desire to improve the quality of life for the community, provide superior education to students, and promote nursing excellence. The unification of both schools will further strengthen these goals and continue to provide quality care to the Hudson County community," stated Dr. Mark Spektor, president and CEO of Bayonne Medical Center.
Peter Kelly, president and CEO of Christ Hospital in Jersey City remarked, "At Christ Hospital we have always been proud of our School of Nursing that is recognized by the National League of Nursing as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education. Combining the talent of the two schools will only enhance this hard earned and well deserved recognition."
The two schools will be consolidated at Christ Hospital in Jersey City.