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Supporting Nursing for 45 Years

With the historic BC government announcement of mandatory nurse:patient ratios, the need to support the education of future and current nurses in all areas of care has taken on a greater urgency. This mandate is the first in Canada and will provide many opportunities for prospective nurses to pursue a career in B.C.! RNFBC, a …

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Record Number of Bursary Applicants

On September 18 the 2023 bursary application process closed.  While we saw 1627 students apply for support, we were only able to provide 197 bursaries. The demand for healthcare services has been rising due to factors like an aging population and increased healthcare needs. As a result, there’s a greater need to train and support …

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Healthy Aging Month

This September we recognize Healthy Aging Month, designed to raise awareness of the positive aspects of growing older and to encourage individuals to take control of their health as they age.  Nurses play an essential role in educating older adults about healthy lifestyle choices, including proper nutrition, exercise, and preventive healthcare measures. They also offer guidance …

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RNFBC AGM and Changes to the Board

In accordance with practices of good governance, and in compliance with the BC Societies Act, RNFBC recently held the Annual General Meeting reporting on the 2022 year.  Members were excited to celebrate the extension of the RNFBC mandate to include support for nurses and nursing students at all levels of preparation for careers in nursing …

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Now Accepting Applications for 2023 Bursaries

The RNFBC Board is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for 2023 bursaries.  Our new application system is streamlined and automated, making it easier for applicants to focus on bursaries for which they meet the program qualifications.  New required fields will prevent applications being submitted without required documents, which has been a problem …

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Annual General Meeting

We look forward to seeing our members at the 2022 Annual General Meeting to be held on June 26 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm on Zoom. Please visit the link below to register directly in Zoom. Register to attend Use the links to download the supporting documemnts: AGM Agenda Minutes of the last AGM Audited …

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Happy Nursing Week!

Dear Friend of RNFBC, As we approach National Nursing Week 2023, the theme Our Nurses Our Future, could not be more appropriate. This embodies our approach as we strive to financially support students enrolled in diploma, undergraduate and post-graduate education. The generosity of our donors has meant that we have been able to award hundreds …

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Seeking Experienced Indigenous Nurse for Board

The Registered Nurses Foundation of British Columbia (RNFBC) helps address some of the financial costs associated with education faced by nurses and nursing students through the provision of bursaries.  In doing so, we help alleviate some of the pressures on these nurses and the health care system.

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Seeking Experienced Indigenous Nurse for Board

The Registered Nurses Foundation of British Columbia (RNFBC) helps address some of the financial costs associated with education faced by nurses and nursing students through the provision of bursaries.  In doing so, we help alleviate some of the pressures on these nurses and the health care system. RNFBC’s mandate is to: In 2022, the RNFBC …

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Happy International Women’s Day

Canada’s regulated nursing workforce remains predominantly comprised of women. It’s estimated at 91% (90.6 % in BC) in the latest data from 2021 so International Women’s Day resonates with us. However, as we pointed out last month, the number of women in nursing leadership roles, especially Black women in leadership roles, continues to miss the mark.

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