Nursing in Canada

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This paper discusses how the past half of the 20th century saw marked changes in the image of nursing in Canada and how the stereotypes of years gone by are being replaced with new and more respectful images of what nurses do and how they fit into the ever-growing field of health care. It examines the history of the nursing field and the changing image that is currently underway for nurses, including issues such as gender differences and job duty changes.

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"One of the biggest trends in the nursing profession in Canada over the years has been the trend of nurses as health evangelists. The image of nursing changed when nurses began to provide leadership when it came to the advancement of public health in Canada(Duncan, 1999).
The influence of nurses in the health care field, especially the public health care field was not recognized until a couple of decades ago. If one were to closely examine the history of the Canadian health care industry however one would find that nursing helped to shape that trend through the care and education they provide to patients and incoming nurses."

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