Rationale
Rationale for establishment of the university
The rapidly aging population, changing health care environment, and transformation in the content and scope of nursing activities have led to a requirement for nurses to have, in addition to their specialized knowledge and techniques, pragmatic skills and flexible decision-making abilities to deal with the fast-changing society.
Mie Prefectural College of Nursing contributes to the improvement of health care and welfare through its role as a center of research and education by positively promoting nursing education and research which are tailored to its region, training high-quality nursing staff who answer the needs of society in many areas.
History
| 1997, April | Mie Prefectural College of Nursing opened. First entrance ceremony of Department of Nursing (Mie Center for the Arts) |
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| May | Commemoration ceremony of opening |
| November | First YUMEMIDORISAI (University Festival) |
| 2001, March | First Graduation Ceremony and presentation of degrees (first batch of graduates from Dept. of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing) |
| April | First entrance ceremony of Graduate School of Nursing (Master's Course) |
| November | Visit of Emperor and Empress to the University |
| 2003, March | First Graduate School Graduation Ceremony and presentation of degrees (first batch of graduates from Graduate School of Nursing) |
| 2004, March | Foundation of Mie Prefectural College of Nursing Alumni Association |
| August | MCN campus becomes non-smoking |
| 2006, April | Official recognition of Graduate School's Nurse Specialist courses |
| June | 10th Anniversary Celebration Ceremony |