Learning from the History of Nursing
Sioban Nelson PhD
Dean and Professor - Lawrence S Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing
After starting the MN at the University of Toronto, I have had a few readings from Sioban about understanding the history of Nursing. These articles really helped my understanding of nursing. Being young in the profession this historical analysis helps to ground and better understand nursing. During this episode we talked about Dr Nelson’s background and how she integrated her understanding of historical analysis into her academic work.
Links
- Nursing (wikipedia) Timeline of Nursing
- Sioban’s latest book: Complexities of Care
Research
- Nelson, S. & Gordon, S. (2004). The rhetoric of rupture: Nursing as a practice with a history? September/October Nursing Outlook, 52, 255-261.
- Nelson, S. (1997). Reading nursing history. Nursing Inquiry, 4: 229-236.
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Nelson, S. & McGillion, M. (2004) Expertise or performance? Questioning the rhetoric of contemporary narrative use in nursing, Journal of Advanced Nursing. 47(6).
Question
- Robert Fraser: How have you learned about nursing history? Do you understand how it might give you insight into the profession?
experience
Excellent interview! All those entering the profession and in practice should watch this as it challenges the thinking taken up by many in the profession
Rob is an excellent and ambitious nurse entrepreneur. I have posted this site for my students to review in both my nursing informatics and nursing leadership classes, both undergraduate. Nursing is a global autonomous profession. Sites like this serve to provide quick and inspiring access to nurses who are changing nursing and health care around the globe. Thank you Rob! I have linked to your website from my blog.. Keep up the excellent work. I look forward to watching your website and work progress.
Just loved the interview! what a breath of fresh air to stand back and take a look at the big picture !
My grandmother started nursing in 1909, my mother in 1943 and I started PTS in 1969. so there are lots of family stories which resonate with Sioban's ideas. Nurses has always been heavily involved with what was happening and often using what political clout they had to bring about change.
I have just finished reading Complexities of Care and it has energized my appreciation for this dynamic and wonderful profession! I highly recommend it to all nurses AND those who live with/love a nurse.
I had to read it this year for a course in my masters program. I really liked it to.
Thanks for sharing!