Our History
| 1997 | Miyazaki Prefectural Nursing University established (Faculty & Department of Nursing) |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Graduate Program approved |
| 2001 | Graduate Program established (Master’s in Nursing) |
| 2002 | Academic Exchange Agreement formed with Ewha Womens University, Korea |
| 2004 | Doctoral Program approved |
| 2005 | Doctoral Program established (Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing) Academic Exchange Agreements formed with Xi’an Jiaotang University, China, and Chiang Mai University, Thailand |
| 2013 | Certification as an Institution for Infection Control Nursing Education |
| 2014 | Infection Control Nursing Program established |
| 2016 | Special Course in Midwifery approved Academic Exchange Agreement formed with Chosun Nursing College, Korea Certification as an Educational Institution for Nursing Management (Third Level) |
| 2017 | Transition to Public University Corporation status Special Course in Midwifery established Nursing Management (Third Level) Program established |
| 2018 | Academic Exchange Agreements formed with Ichsan Medical Centre Bintaro, Indonesia, and STIKES Bani Saleh Bekasi, Indonesia |
| 2019 | Academic Exchange Agreement formed with Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia |
Faculty, Enrollment Numbers
Faculty
| Department | Faculty | |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | Culture & Nursing | 2 |
| Respect for Individuals & Nursing | 2 | |
| Human Society & Nursing | 2 | |
| The Natural World & Nursing | 1 | |
| Adjuncts | 1 | |
| Total | 8 | |
| Basic Professional Educational Courses | Nursing Humanics I | 4 |
| Nursing Humanics II | 1 | |
| Nursing Humanics III | 1 | |
| Total | 6 | |
| Professional Educational Courses | Fundamentals of Nursing | 4 |
| Psychiatric Nursing | 3 | |
| Public Health Nursing | 6 | |
| Home Care Nursing | 1 | |
| Maternity Nursing | 3 | |
| Pediatric Nursing | 2 | |
| Adult Nursing | 3 | |
| Gerontological Nursing | 2 | |
| Clinical Practice & Comprehensive Courses | 3 | |
| Midwifery Course | 3 | |
| Adjuncts | 9 | |
| Total | 39 | |
| Total Faculty | 53 | |
Student Enrollment
| Year | Students | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Program | 1 | 105 | |
| 2 | 104 | ||
| 3 | 103 | ||
| 4 | 98 | ||
| Total | 410 | ||
| Midwifery Program | — | 15 | |
| Graduate Program | Master’s Program | — | 7 |
| Doctoral Program | — | 8 | |
| Total | 15 | ||
| Total Enrollment | 440 | ||
University Logo
The circle symbolizes an irreplaceable life enveloped by kind, loving care. The two waves represent medical care and nursing, as well as love and caring. As a whole, the emblem represents the M of Miyazaki, and the two waves the N of nursing.
