Röda Korsets högskola

Emmy Rappe, a visionary in nursing, stands as the heart of this story. Right here at Röda Korsets högskola, her legacy thrives. Röda Korsets högskola, also known as the Swedish Red Cross University College, isn’t just a building. It’s a living testament to a woman who dared to dream of a better future for healthcare. Founded in 1867 by Emmy Rappe, after her training with Florence Nightingale, Röda Korsets högskola began its journey in Uppsala. It later moved to Sabbatsberg Hospital in Stockholm in 1881. For many years, the school operated as a boarding school, exclusively for women. Imagine those early students, dedicated to serving others, walking these halls. The very first Red Cross nurses trained here were prepared to care for the wounded in war. As early as 1897, two Swedish Red Cross nurses were dispatched to the war in Greece. In 1912, the first Red Cross ambulance followed. Röda Korsets högskola has been educating nurses for almost 150 years. Today, Röda Korsets högskola offers a three-year bachelor’s program. It also provides specialist and continuing education courses for nurses working in healthcare. These courses cover areas like infectious diseases, intensive care, and psychiatric care. The university boasts around 1,000 students and approximately 70 employees. The Stiftelsen Röda Korshemmet, now called Stiftelsen Röda Korsets Högskola, was formed in 1915 and has been the principal of Röda Korsets högskola ever since. The school’s focus remains on global nursing and global health, continuing Emmy Rappe’s vision of compassionate care that transcends borders. Röda Korsets högskola stands not only as a place of learning but as a beacon of hope, reminding us of the enduring power of humanity.