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Dr. Wytenbroek is a social historian in health nursing, with interests in the histories of American nursing, imperialism in the Middle East, medical racism, and perioperative nursing in Canada. She explores the intersection of nursing with technological innovation and the politics of health care. As a co-lead of the Consortium for Nursing History Inquiry at UBC and editor of the Nursing History Review, she serves on various national and international nursing history organizations. Her educational background includes a BSN from the University of British Columbia, a BA in History from Trinity Western University, an MA in Interdisciplinary Humanities from Trinity Western University, and a PhD in History from York University. Her current projects investigate the historical forces shaping nursing practice, particularly focusing on the role of gender and race within the profession. She teaches courses that encourage critical thinking about social constructions of health and illness, as well as health inequities and social justice. Her work has garnered numerous awards, reflecting her contributions to nursing history and education.
University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC
Engaging in teaching and research in the field of nursing history.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.