News at Adelphi

"Never stop studying and moving forward. Expand your mind and abilities."

"During World War II, young nursing students ran the hospitals while the older student nurses were off at war. We were given a lot of responsibilities."

"The art of nursing is in the relationship between you and the patient. Always remember that art—it is just as important as the science."

"At one point during my time at Adelphi, I was going to be kicked out. Mildred Montag was stern and had some words for me, but she kept me in the program."

" I have many great memories of wonderful times spent with my classmates. To this day I am still very close with a lot of my classmates from the first four year nursing program."

“Adelphi changed and impacted my life, because I was able to develop the learning tools that allowed me to take a job most anywhere.”

"Adelphi’s nursing program prepared me well; I easily passed the New York State Registered Professional Nurse Examination."

"I would advise every nurse, both student and graduate, to have compassion and respect for every patient."

Mildred Kahane's career in nursing has included time as a clinical nurse, an administrator, an educator, and a consultant across the country.

Former Nurse and special educator Jeanne Schreiber reflects on her academic and social experiences of attending Adelphi in the 1940s.

"When I graduated we had three choices: work in a doctor’s office, a hospital, or a school. You have so many more choices today, but there is one constant – you should be a patient’s strongest advocate."

"The value of my Adelphi nursing degree is priceless; the impact it has had on my life is immeasurable. It gave me wisdom and made me able to face the difficulties of life."

"Nursing is not about patient care; it’s about caring for the patient. Remember that patients and their families are apprehensive; take five more minutes and explain how what you are doing will help."

"During my 17 years of teaching at Adelphi, I formed collegial relationships among the most committed and inspired practicing nurses in Long Island and New York City hospitals, as well as international students"

"Wherever I went, and I have been all over the country and in many different settings, my Adelphi degree was highly regarded by my employers,"

"Nurses are much more active in health policy and political affairs. They are congresswomen, state legislators, leaders in public health and private foundation."

"I learned something important from each of my rotations. I particularly loved the operating room and surgery."

Incorporating their passion for providing care with their years of experience in substance abuse recovery, Mrs. Miller and her husband opened Gather-In Farm.

"Remember, the first job you get doesn’t have to be exactly what you want to do with your life, or be where you want to end up; consider traveling, additional education, or making a move."

"Technology has made huge advances, but these need to be counterbalanced with disciplined caring."

"When you find something meaningful to you, stick with it. I stayed with infectious disease control because I really enjoyed it. I have always felt that I was lucky in my profession..."

"Always see the person in the patient.... As a nurse you can make people feel that they matter."

"Take your time in choosing the specialty you want to go into. Learn about the health care environment and yourself. "

"Adelphi's continuing education program helped me to stay current throughout my career, not only in oncology but also in many other areas of nursing, including leadership."

"I loved the liberal arts courses that Adelphi University had to offer, and I feel like they made me a more well rounded professional. My ability to care for all types of patients is a benefit of the education I received at Adelphi."

"“The best part of teaching is having the opportunity to work with students…to hear their ideas and to see their enthusiasm.”

"Nurses aren’t limited to working in an institution; there are so many clinical, educational and administrative opportunities to choose from."

"Adelphi taught me that nursing is an independent profession. ...I left Adelphi having gained that knowledge, and I wanted to pass it on."

"One concept that was drilled into me at Adelphi was that I was being taught principles that I could carry forth and apply in a variety of situations. I found this to be very helpful throughout my career."

"I was always taught that the more education you receive, the better you will be in your profession."