About RNFBC
What is the RNFBC?
The Registered Nurses Foundation of British Columbia (RNFBC) is a registered, charitable organization (since 1979) committed to the advancement of nursing practice and nursing education.
What Does the Foundation do?
The RNFBC raises money for bursaries for students enrolled in basic, post-basic, refresher, specialty and graduate education programs in nursing, or involved in nursing research in their education (i.e. Master's or PHD Program).
How Are the Foundation's Funds Allocated?
Bursary winners are selected by the Board of Directors each year in October. All board members are volunteers who donate their time and expertise to the Foundation. A portion of the money raised each year is used for administration costs including secretarial support, mail-outs and postage, processing bursary applications and website hosting. RNFBC meeting space is provided for no charge by the CRNBC.
You Can Help
Each year the demand for bursaries increases. Your tax deductible donation will help students and RNs continue their nursing education and research (please see Donate to RNFBC).
You will have made a positive difference to someone's professional career. As one bursary recipient wrote:
"When I first decided that this course was necessary in my life, I was hesitant to proceed as I am the sole support of myself and my nine-month-old daughter. But I know that, with the help of people like yourself, I will make it."
Registered Nurses Foundation Needs Your Support
Your help is needed to support expanded educational opportunities and professional development for nurses. Please see "Become a Member" or "Donate to RNFBC" to see how you can assist the RNFBC.