Celebrating 45 years
This year’s theme is “Accelerate Action.” One of the most positive ways to do so is by providing women and girls with access to quality education and training and supporting them in leadership, decision-making, business and STEM. A nursing education is an excellent path to achieving such goals and we at the Registered Nurses Foundation …
The Registered Nurses Foundation of BC (RNFBC) is proud to announce a significant milestone in its commitment to advancing nursing education and supporting healthcare excellence in British Columbia. Thanks to a generous $5 million grant from the Ministry of Health, awarded over five years, RNFBC has been able to expand its bursary program dramatically. This …
This Family Day, we reflect on the importance of families in our lives and the profound role nurses play in supporting them. For many, nurses are an extension of their family, offering care, compassion, and expertise during life’s most challenging and joyous moments. The Registered Nurses Foundation of B.C. (RNFBC) has long been dedicated to …
We are thrilled to start the new year by celebrating the incredible achievement of 886 dedicated nursing professionals and students receiving RNFBC bursaries in 2024. This year, thanks to the generous support of our donors and partners, we have distributed an impressive total of $901,000 to recipients at all stages of their nursing careers—from diploma …
At the Registered Nurses Foundation of B.C. (RNFBC), we proudly support aspiring nurses through our Bursary Boost program. Each year, we receive heartfelt messages from recipients, reminding us of your generosity’s immense impact on their educational journeys. Here are the inspiring stories of three incredible nursing students whose futures are brighter because of your support. …
On Remembrance Day, November 11, the Registered Nurses Foundation of British Columbia (RNFBC) honours the courageous service of Canada’s military nurses, often called Nursing Sisters. These dedicated women have provided essential care in times of conflict, embodying compassion and resilience. The tradition of Nursing Sisters dates back to the Northwest Rebellion of 1885 when Canadian …
We’re thrilled to announce that the Vancouver Canucks are hosting their 3rd Annual Nurses Night on February 2nd at Rogers Arena! This special event is dedicated to celebrating the hard work and dedication of nurses throughout BC, recognizing the incredible contributions they make every day to our communities. It’s an opportunity for nurses, their families, …
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 …
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 …
The Indigenous Nurse Education Bursary was created to support the nursing education of Indigenous peoples of BC, and have ongoing involvement and/or ties with their Indigenous community.