Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2022-05-19
Invested on: 2024-10-03
Lorraine M. Wright, C.M.
Calgary, Alberta
Lorraine M. Wright has transformed family nursing in Canada and around the world. She is renowned for her theoretical contributions and innovative clinical practices that soften the suffering of families experiencing serious illness. Professor emeritus of nursing at the University of Calgary and founder of its Family Nursing Unit, she co-authored a landmark family nursing textbook that was subsequently adopted in more than 26 countries. With a 45-year career to her credit, she is a world leader in the field and remains dedicated to educating nurses on the benefits of family care.