The Health of Us All: A History of Nursing Education at McMaster University (McGill-Queen's/AMS Healthcare Studies in the History of Medicine, Health, and Society)

Since its founding in 1946, with enrollment of fewer than twenty students, the McMaster School of Nursing has grown into a leader in nursing education, graduating thousands of nurses and earning international recognition for its contributions to nursing education, research, and practice.The Health of Us All traces the first seventy years in the history of the school, showing how its achievements rest on three interlaced strengths: innovative approaches to nursing education, collaborative partnerships that advanced the profession in Canada and beyond, and the integration of research, education, and clinical practice.Enriched by first-hand accounts, the book explores key milestones in the school’s development, including the implementation of problem-based learning and evidence-based practice, the integration of emerging technology, and sustained engagement with global health initiatives.Partnerships with clinical and educational communities, both locally and internationally, reflect the