Verna Huffman Splane
Verna Huffman Splane | |
|---|---|
| 1st Chief Nursing Officer of Canada | |
| In office 1968–1972 | |
| Prime Minister | Pierre Trudeau |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Verna Marie Huffman November 23, 1914 Peterborough, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | January 10, 2015 (aged 100)[1] Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Spouse |
Richard Splane (m. 1971) |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto Columbia University (BSc) University of Michigan (MPH) |
| Occupation | Registered nurse |
Verna Huffman Splane OC (November 23, 1914 – January 10, 2015) was a Canadian registered nurse. She served as the first Chief Nursing Officer of Canada from 1968 until 1972.[3]
Early life and education
Splane was born on November 23, 1914, in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.[4] She received a diploma in Public Health diploma from the University of Toronto in 1939, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Columbia University in 1957, and a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Michigan.[5]
Nursing career
Before pursuing her undergraduate degree in nursing at Columbia University, Splane joined the Victorian Order of Nurses as a registered nurse.[6][7]
From 1968 until 1972, Splane served as the first Chief Nursing Officer of Canada. She also served as vice-president of the International Council of Nurses for two terms. Splane also served as vice president of the International Social Service.[8]
References
- ↑ "In memoriam: Verna Huffman Splane". bloomberg.nursing.utoronto.ca. University of Toronto. 13 January 2015. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ↑ Waltham, Christie (2016). "Richard Splane and Verna Huffman Splane fonds" (PDF). University of British Columbia Archives. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ↑ "Mrs. Verna Huffman Splane". gg.ca. Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ↑ Villeneuve, Michael (18 January 2015). "Verna Huffman Splane: Our gentle giant - "Look up, look waaaay up", by Michael Villeneuve, RN". nnpbc.com. Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of British Columbia. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ↑ Waltham, Christie (2016). "Richard Splane and Verna Huffman Splane fonds" (PDF). University of British Columbia Archives. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ↑ Waltham, Christie (2016). "Richard Splane and Verna Huffman Splane fonds" (PDF). University of British Columbia Archives. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ↑ "Honourary [sic] Members: Dr. Verna (Huffman) Splane (1914-2015)". BC History of Nursing Society. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ↑ "Verna (Huffman) Splane (LL.D honoris causa '96)". University of British Columbia. Retrieved 21 February 2026.