The Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery in Khorramabad traces its origins to 1983, when the School of Nursing was founded with a clear and ambitious mission: to educate competent, compassionate, and highly skilled healthcare professionals capable of responding to the evolving health needs of society. From its earliest days, the institution aimed to combine scientific knowledge, professional responsibility, and ethical values in preparing the next generation of nurses.

The school began its educational activities by admitting students to the Associate Degree in Nursing, marking the first step in what would become a long and dynamic journey of academic growth. The first president of the school, Ms. Sedigheh Sabet‑Ghadam, played a key role in establishing the educational foundations of the institution and guiding it through its formative years.

As the demand for qualified nursing professionals increased, the institution rapidly expanded its academic programs. In 1987, the school received official approval to establish the Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, representing an important milestone in its development. Only a few years later, in 1991, the first cohort of undergraduate nursing students successfully graduated, opening a new chapter in the faculty’s academic history. That same year, the educational portfolio of the institution broadened with the addition of midwifery programs as well as the evening nursing program, significantly expanding educational opportunities in the region.

The faculty continued its steady development in the following years. In 1992, the Associate Degree in Midwifery was introduced, strengthening the institution’s contribution to maternal and reproductive healthcare education. This progress reached another milestone in 2006 with the establishment of the Bachelor’s Degree in Midwifery, further reinforcing the faculty’s role in training skilled midwifery professionals.

A new phase of academic advancement began with the expansion into postgraduate education. In 2010, the faculty successfully launched its first Master’s program in Nursing with a specialization in Critical Care, reflecting the growing complexity of modern healthcare systems and the need for advanced clinical expertise.

Building on this achievement, the faculty continued to expand its graduate programs. In 2014, the Master’s program in Internal–Surgical Nursing was established. The year 2017 marked another significant development with the introduction of Geriatric Nursing and Pediatric Nursing at the master’s level, addressing the healthcare needs of both aging populations and children. In 2018, the launch of the Emergency Nursing specialization further strengthened the faculty’s academic profile and its commitment to preparing nurses for high‑intensity clinical environments.

The expansion of postgraduate education continued in 2021, when the faculty introduced two additional graduate programs: Community Health Nursing and Midwifery Education. These programs reflect the institution’s broader vision of advancing community‑oriented healthcare and promoting excellence in professional education.