Margaret Scott-Wright

Margaret Scott-Wright (1923 – 11 March 2008) was a Professor of Nursing at the University of Edinburgh, and later head of nursing schools in Canada. Her research related to public health and nursing education. In 1971, she became the first professor in Nursing Studies in the United Kingdom.

Early life and education Margaret Scott-Wright was from Norwich. She earned a degree in history at the University of Edinburgh in 1946. She also earned certification as a nurse and as a midwife at the St George's Hospital School of Nursing in London. In 1961, she completed doctoral work on public health at the University of Edinburgh. Her research considered the factors of success or failure in Scottish student nurses.

Career After training, Scott-Wright stayed at St George's Hospital as deputy matron, then worked as director of nursing at Middlesex Hospital. and in 1971 became the first chair of a nursing studies department in the United Kingdom. and served a term as vice president of the International Council of Nurses (ICN). until her retirement in 1985, with one final stint as acting dean to cover a vacancy in 1989. Scott-Wright and others built a foundation for Canada's first doctoral program in nursing at Calgary.

Personal life and legacy Margaret Scott-Wright retired to Norwich, and died in 2008, aged 84 years. The University of Calgary offered an annual Margaret Scott Wright Scholarship for nursing student.