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» Go to news mainDr. Susan French Recognized as an Officer of the Order of Canada
The School of Nursing is delighted to share that Susan French, PhD, RN was recently recognized as an Officer of the Order of Canada.
Susan French has helped to build a solid foundation for nursing programs in Canada and abroad. A Director of the School of Nursing at McMaster University she spearheaded innovative teaching approaches, including a problem-based learning curriculum and interdisciplinary education. Alongside, she played a key role in establishing the national accreditation system used by university schools of nursing across Canada. She has also worked with organizations, such as the Aga Khan University to help develop undergraduate nursing programs abroad (Citation read at The Order of Canada, Investiture Ceremony, Rideau Hall, 2014-11-13).
Dr. French served as a consultant to the Dal School of Nursing during the development of their new Governance Structure, and she is a member of the Director’s Advisory Committee. She continues to be a friend of the School of Nursing and a valuable and respected colleague.
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