Our school was established in 1964 to commemorate Saint Camillus de Lellis's (the founder of the Catholic Church's Camellian Order) spirit of “treating the sick as if they were one of our own”, to train basic level nursing professionals, engage in medical and health care works, and improve the health of all citizens as its main goals. It is our hope that through the love and spirit of Jesus Christ, the holistic approach in medical care, and excellent medical technology, we can further serve our fellow Taiwanese. On Luodong Campus, the first school building was located in the Luodong St. Mary's Hospital with one class of 50 students all of whom were engaged in practical training at St. Mary's Hospital. As the number of students increased yearly, the original school building was soon outgrown. In 1974, the board of directors decided to expand, however the central district of Luodong was small, land was hard to come by, and the only place for students to undertake practical training was St. Mary's hospital. The board of directors' primary concern was for the safety of the female students whom they felt should undertake their practical training close to the school, hence a nearby piece of land was purchased. Upon completion of the school buildings in 1975, classes started. In the following years, the “Ruohuai” and “Shihiiao” buildings were constructed. A dormitory for the numerous students from distant cities and counties was also established. With the advent of the 1990 school year, a 3-year nursing program started with 15 classes of students. In 2000, the Ministry of Education released their standards assessment results with this school's “Administrative Backup Unit” and “Teaching and Practical Training Unit” earning the “top” award. In addition, the Nursing Department earned an “outstanding” award showing that this school has high program standards and is an outstanding institution of higher learning. In accordance with the government's 21st century technological and vocational education plan, and in order to upgrade the overall medical care system and promote national health care standards, over the last 10 years, the school's board of directors had made upgrade proposals. However, due to the small and narrow nature of the school grounds, a college was not established. With the support of the board of directors and the school founder, the Camellians, a piece of land in Tapu sub-section, Alishih section, Sansing Township, Yilan County was purchased and donated to the school to serve as the new school grounds. The ownership documentation has been obtained and the land use purpose has been changed accordingly. The first stage of work, including the administrative building and the 1st academic building, and the following stages of work, which included the library & dormitory building, the cafeteria, the guard room, the 2nd and 3rd academic buildings, the surrounding facilities, and a multiple court and the 2nd dormitory building were all built up gradually. Starting from the 2004 academic year, this new campus has been put to use thoroughly. Students and staff are attending classes at this new and beautiful environment. Staff and students teach and learn in harmony and happiness. We have upgraded to a college for couple years. An old proverb says: “If you plan in advance, you will succeed; otherwise, you will fail”. Although this school is within the new surroundings, and in the midst of developing a new atmosphere, we should conquer new challenges head on, plan early, energetically draw up a midterm school operation plan, and adhere to a long term plan to make things complete smoothly.
