Roy Carpenter Beazley
Roy Carpenter Beazley
1902-1985
University of Virginia Hospital School of Nursing
Charlottesville, Virginia, 1930
- Director of Nursing Education and Department of Nursing Services, University of Virginia Hospital
- Vice President, Virginia Nurses Association
- Began a practical nursing program for African American women
- President of the Virginia Board of Nursing,
- First woman named professor emerita at the University of Virginia
During her 40-year career at the University of Virginia, Roy Beazley made significant contributions to nursing education, nursing services, and the nursing profession. She helped to secure full national accreditation for the diploma program, transform the nursing program into a university-based school, and initiate a practical nursing program for African American women. An active professional Beazley served an unprecedented seven years as president of the Virginia Board of Nursing.
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Convincing the all-male University of Virginia faculty and administration that nursing was an intellectual endeavor worthy of a place and an autonomous school in the University community was an extraordinary accomplishment.
Roy C. Beazley Citation from Virginia Pioneer Nurses: A Century to Celebrate Centennial Celebration Program, May 3, 2000 Virginia Nurses Association
