Celebrating 45 years
Nurses need our support. This year, we have seen a record number of applicants for the RNFRBC bursaries. We expect to support between 200 – 230 nursing students. While we commit to a minimum of $200,000 in funding each year, reaching this goal can be challenging. Who has not needed a nurse? Nurses play an …
September is traditionally back to school for many students. For those aspiring to be nurses it may be their first term in an RN, LPN or RPN education program or continuing in their second or third year on their way to entering nursing practice. For others already licensed it may mean advancing their nursing practice …
I am honoured to receive the Registered Nurses Foundation of BC Challenge Bursary for 2021. When I first started nursing school, I pictured myself going into emergency nursing, where the environment is fast-paced and exciting. However, during my third year, I did a clinical placement in the impoverished Downtown Eastside, where I saw first-hand the …
CELEBRATING NURSING WEEK What is Nursing Week all about? National Nursing Week in Canada takes place every year to celebrate nurses and the work they do. This year, it will take place May 9th to 15th. The date is set to coincide l with International Nurses Day, which is celebrated on May 12th – Florence Nightingale’s …
Hello to you – our valued and past members: I am pleased to advise you that the date of our 2022 Annual General Meeting will be held on June 16, 2022 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm via Zoom. Please mark your calendars! All our active members and those who have perhaps forgotten to renew their …
I am honored to be serving as your new President. The Foundation benefited me early in my career, and I am privileged to be working with the Board of Directors and operations team, helping to guide its future.
The ongoing COVID 19 pandemic has continued to be challenging. Among the gloom, however, a highlight has been the critical role nurses continue to play in all areas of the health care system.
Fiona Karmali I would like to take a moment to share a short message of gratitude to all nurses during these stressful times. Situations like this underline the incredible work you do every day. You ARE true heroes in our communities. You are making what could be people’s worst days better with your care, …
Bang those pots in appreciation of our amazing health care and essential service workers! The Vancouver West Enders community group is inviting the entire city to join them from their balconies and windows to show their gratitude for the healthcare workers on the front lines of fighting COVID-19, as well as all the essential workers …