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Baker, Cynthia et al. “The Evolution of Education for Professional Nursing in Canada from the 17th to the 21st Century” Canada Association Schools of Nursing. 2012. https://www.casn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/History.pdf Canada Nurses Union “Our Story” Accessed Nov 29, 2019. https://nursesunions.ca/our-story/ Elliot, Jayne et al. “Canadian Nurses Association: One Hundred Years of Service.” Ottawa, University of Ottawa, 2013. https://www.cna-aiic.ca/html/en/CNA-ONE-HUNDRED-YEARS-OF-SERVICE-e/index.html#/4/Continue reading “Bibliography”

The 70’s were a progressive time for nurses in numerous ways. Unions began to take form, and the question of gender issues began to be addressed. In 1975 a group of indigenous nurses formed the Registered Nurses of Canadian Indian Ancestry (Now the Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association) as a way to give voice and representationContinue reading “The 70s to Modern Times”

Like many other professions, nursing was hit hard during the Great Depression. Unemployment ran high and numerous other issues followed. One of the most impactful pieces from the Depression is the Survey of Nursing Education in Canada. The report caused a series of changes such as the closing of hospital schools and greatly raising theContinue reading “From the Great Depression to the Medical Care Act”

In 1883 the Woman’s Medical College was erected in Toronto by suffragist Emily Stowe. The College was created as a reaction to women being declined the opportunity to be educated on and practice medicine throughout Canada. Nursing schools began popping up throughout the country. During this time people working in this practice were primarily youngContinue reading “Post Confederation to the Great War”

Nursing has been one of Canada’s oldest professions and has had a significant impact on the workforce. In early confederation and the years beforehand, nurses were often synonymous with churches and worked as laywomen, midwives, or other forms of health work. Indigenous women were also vital in health care pre-confederation. Their history is often ignoredContinue reading “Pre-Confederation to the 1880s”

Nursing, and midwifery beforehand have been one of Canada’s oldest professions, and the timeline of this career parallels the constant labor struggle of Canadian workers. From serving in both world wars, to pay imbalances between genders, Nurses have had to undergo a great deal of struggle to contribute their part of the labor movement. Currently,Continue reading “Why Nursing?”