Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 8, 2014
• Invested on: February 13, 2015

For her achievements in the field of nursing education in Canada and abroad.

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 closely with organizations, such as the Aga Khan University to help develop undergraduate nursing programs abroad.