Celebrating 45 years
On this Remembrance Day, we pay tribute to the courage and compassion of Canadian nurses who served in wartime, and to those, like Joan Doree (1919–2016). Joan devoted her life to caring for others, from the hospital wards of wartime England to the classrooms and communities of British Columbia. Born and raised in Saskatchewan, she …
Dear Applicants, We’re pleased to let you know that RNFBC has completed the first round of bursary selections. Notification emails will be sent to selected applicants over the next three weeks. If you are selected, you will have 10 days to confirm your acceptance and submit the required information. One reminder email will be sent …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
The Annual General Meeting will take place on June 24, 2024 at 5 pm PDT via Zoom. Please use these links to access the meeting documents:
On behalf of the RNFBC Board of Directors I wish you peace, joy and prosperity throughout the holiday season and the coming year. Thank you for your continued support of nurses, nursing students and our work. During this season, we take time to reflect upon the good things we have… including our supporters like you. …