Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 6, 2010
• Invested on: September 03, 2010

A pioneer in nursing ethics, Simone Roach has dedicated a lifetime to improving the quality of patient care in Canada. Former chair of the Department of Nursing at St. Francis Xavier University, she was selected to oversee the development of the first ever Canadian code of ethics for registered nurses. An influential educator, she is renowned for guiding and defining the ethical practices of nurses and developing a theory of caring, which has been adopted by many schools worldwide. Her contributions are far reaching and have influenced the face of nursing internationally.