Celebrating 45 years
Alison After many successful years of management by the current management services company, the incumbent is retiring. RNFBC is therefore seeking proposals from qualified Canadian organizations located within BC to provide a comprehensive suite of administrative, operational, and strategic support services. The successful vendor will support the RNFBC mandate by delivering high‑quality services. Interested parties should …
2025 Bursary Impact Recap In 2025, the Registered Nurses Foundation of British Columbia (RNFBC) proudly invested $1,021,000 in bursary support, helping nurses across the province pursue education, training, and professional growth. Through this investment, 676 bursaries were awarded to nurses at different stages of their careers. In 2025, RNFBC increased the standard bursary value from …
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to honour the children who never returned home, survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities. It is also a day to reflect on actions we can take – individually and collectively – to advance reconciliation and create a more …
All of us at the Registered Nurses Foundation of BC (RNFBC) want to take a moment to say thank you. Each gift made to RNFBC supports nurses at every stage of their journey. Your generosity has helped students begin their training, enabled practicing nurses to continue their education, and ensured that health care across British …
We are honoured to welcome two exceptional leaders to the RNFBC Board of Directors: Agnes T. (Aggie) Black and Dr. Catharine Schiller. Both bring extensive experience, a deep dedication to the nursing profession, and a strong commitment to advancing healthcare in British Columbia and beyond. Agnes T. Black, RN, MPH, has recently retired from her …
Active members of the Registered Nurses Foundation of BC are invited to the 2025 RNFBC Annual General Meeting to be held on June 12, 2025 from 5 – 6 pm via Zoom. Please take a moment to register to attend directly in Zoom. All our active members are invited to hear the exciting updates and advances …
We extend our deepest condolences to the Filipino community in the wake of the heartbreaking tragedy that occurred on April 26. Many nurses within the Filipino community in BC have cared, and continue to care for our families, friends, and colleagues. In this time of sorrow, we must come together to grieve, to support the …
At the Registered Nurses Foundation of British Columbia (RNFBC), we are committed to supporting the next generation of nurses specializing in the care of seniors, who support areas like dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Through the Carol Acton Bursary, RNFBC provides financial assistance to nurses pursuing a career in Senior Complex Care, helping them further their …
Kathy Murphy’s journey into nursing began early, influenced by her role as the eldest of four children. Taking on a mothering role to her siblings and volunteering as a Candy Striper in a small hospital as a teenager, Kathy was naturally drawn to the nurturing profession of nursing. Throughout her career, Kathy found immense reward …
The Annual General Meeting of the Foundation was held on Monday, June 24, 2024. Board President, Pat Semeniuk, shared some of the successes of the past year and the future plans for the Foundation.She noted that the number of bursary applications continues to rise year over year. In 2023 the Foundation received a total of …