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It is National Nursing Week from May 11-17, 2020

May 11, 2020

Nursing Week is the annual celebration of the nursing profession and is held every May to coincide with the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Nursing Week 2020 marks the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birthday and the World Health Organization (WHO) has designated 2020 as the Year of Nurse and Midwife …

Government Support for our Nursing Students

April 9, 2020

Main elements of BC Government support for post-secondary students, including nursing students, is described below for your easy reference: >1. The nurses education bursary….https://studentaidbc.ca/explore/grants-scholarships/nurses-education-bursary This program provides up to $1 million in bursary funding, awarded each year to qualified nursing applicants who demonstrate the greatest financial need. You may be eligible if you are enrolled …

Heartfelt Gratitude From Our President

April 1, 2020

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, …

A picture says a thousand words!

March 31, 2020

Thank you to all our “Supernurses”!!! You are our heroes!

We so appreciate all our health care and essential services workers!!!

March 27, 2020

We shout, cheer & clap and bang our pots because you are an amazing, dedicated group of human beings we are so proud to call “our peeps”…..thank you, thank you…

Agnes M. Publicover Bursary

March 26, 2020

Administered through the Vancouver Foundation, RNFBC been chosen as the beneficiary starting 2020. Born in Scotland in 1915 and passed away in 2014, Mrs. Publicover valued her extensive circle of family and friends. Although not a nurse herself, she also had an immense respect for the nursing community and the costs associated with nursing education. …

Bang Those Pots!

March 24, 2020

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 …

RNFBC at the 2019 Scotiabank Charity Walk/Run

July 4, 2019

A huge thank you to our stalwart team of board members fundraising for RNFBC at the 2019 Scotiabank Charity Walk/Run. This stellar advance team will help RNFBC expand its presence at next year’s event. Contact us to get involved in the fun at the next walk/run. More information to follow.