BSN Summer Student Research Program

Announcements,

The objective of this program is to strengthen nursing research capacity by providing research training opportunities for undergraduate nursing students at UBC-Vancouver.

Undergraduate research studentships are available to BSN students at the UBC School of Nursing. Selected students will be awarded a 4-week, full-time studentship in August 2025 (or equivalent hours to be completed before Sept 2025), and will receive a $3,000 stipend. To be considered, students must be full-time students in the UBC BSN program.

Interested BSN students are asked to email their resumé, cover letter, and preferred project(s) to merrilee.hughes@ubc.ca by March 19, 2025.

List of Studentships can be found through the link: https://nursing.ubc.ca/research/internal-grants/bsn-summer-student-research-program 

Health Volunteer Opportunity with Special Olympics BC on March 8th

Announcements,

The Special Olympics Healthy Athletes Team is looking for Volunteers to help delivering free health screening for people with intellectual disabilities.

The Special Olympics Healthy Athletes program addresses the unique issues that many people with intellectual disabilities face when accessing health care and communicating their needs. Through Healthy Athletes, Special Olympics trains volunteer health practitioners to deliver free health screenings and education to people with intellectual disabilities. Healthy Athletes screenings lead to referrals back into the health care system, to ensure the individuals get the treatment they need.

If you are interested in volunteering, see here for more details.

BC Children’s Hospital PICU Info Session

Announcements,

PHSA is inviting students for their upcoming BC Children’s Hospital PICU Info Session, happening on Wednesday, February 26 from 2-3pm. This event is a great opportunity for students to connect and learn more about the rewarding career paths available in their PICU department.

During the session, their hiring leaders will highlight the various exciting opportunities at BC Children’s Hospital and how you can make a meaningful impact as part of their team. It’s an excellent chance for you to explore potential career options and ask questions directly to  leaders.

Here’s the registration link:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bc-childrens-hospital-picu-info-session-tickets-1249560311529?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Invitation to Participate in a Short Survey – Bridging the Gap in Oral Health Education

Announcements,

UBC Dentistry invites you to take a 5-minute survey for our study, Bridging the Gap: Integrating Oral Health into Non-Dental Health Professional Curricula, at UBC. This research aims to assess existing oral health education and explore ways to enhance interdisciplinary training.

Your input is invaluable, and we appreciate your time and support!

Survey link: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8Ap3BSbtGJzdmku

More information Here

Apply for Spring 2025 Graduation

Announcements,

Dear 4th year students,

Reminder to apply for graduation!

    • The application window will be open from January 6th to February 28th, 2025. All students are strongly encouraged to submit their graduation applications by this date.
    • Graduate students may apply for their graduation application until April 17, 2025.
    • Undergraduate students may submit a late paper application, which must be sent to our office no later than April 11, 2025. These applications must be forwarded by the faculty’s advising office. While late submissions are accepted, all students are strongly encouraged to submit their graduation applications by February 28, 2025, to ensure a smooth and timely processing of their requests.

If you have not already done so, please apply for the Spring 2025 graduation. Follow the steps shown in the graduation application guide:

https://student-workday-2024.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2025/01/applying_for_graduation.pdf

Kind regards,
Student Service Office

Skills for Hope Foundation Scholarships – Application Deadline is March 17, 2025

Announcements,

Since 2017, Skills for Hope Foundation have proudly provided scholarships to dedicated students who demonstrate not only academic excellence but also a commitment to their communities and a strong work ethic. Their scholarships are designed to support individuals who have overcome challenges to achieve their academic and vocational goals, demonstrating resilience and determination along the way.

Every year, Skills for Hope Foundation offers post-secondary academic and vocational scholarships to support the success of promising young individuals living in Canada and attending Canadian institutions to assist students with offsetting the costs of their education.

All students are eligible to apply. For more information and application instructions please visit: https://www.skillsforhope.org/scholarships/apply-for-scholarships-2025/

The deadline to apply is March 17, 2025

BC Scholarship Society Indigenous Student Award – Application Deadline is 4:30PM (PST) on April 2, 2025

Announcements,

The BC Scholarship Society offers Indigenous Award programs for students pursuing post-secondary education in BC. They are available to students who identify as Indigenous – First Nations (Status or Non-Status), Métis or Inuit. All are renewable in order to provide sustained funding over multiple years.

Application Deadline is 4:30PM (PST) on Wednesday, April 2, 2025

CNF Scholarships – Application Deadline is March 14th, 2024

Announcements,

The Canadian Nurses Foundation provides scholarships for nursing students across Canada at the baccalaureate, masters and Ph.D. levels. CNF offers a variety of scholarships with specific criteria to ONE IN FIVE applicants across Canada every year!

Eligibility:

  1. Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
  2. Must be enrolled in nursing program in Canada. RN, IEN, NP, LPN, RPN
  3. Must meet program and timeline requirements.

For more information, complete eligibility criteria, and application instructions please visit: https://cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/#Apply

The CNF application portal will close: Friday, March 14th, 2025 (11am PST)

For information on ordering your UBC transcript and proof of enrolment letter, please visit the following pages:

Quality Forum 2025 from March 11-13

Announcements,

Dear Nursing Students:

My name is Michelle Kennedy and I am a Health System Improvement Leader at Health Quality BC. At HQBC, we provide system-wide leadership to efforts designed to improve the quality of health care in British Columbia. Through collaborative partnerships with health authorities, patients, and those working within the health care system, we promote and inform a provincially-coordinated, patient-centred approach to quality.

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Ensuring an Accessible Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program

Announcements, ,

Hello,

We are writing to invite Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students registered for accommodation through the Centre for Accessibility at UBC to participate in our research study.

This research study aims to understand students’ experience of accessing disability-related accommodations and the facilitators and barriers to accessing accommodations effectively from the time of acceptance to the BSN program through to graduation.

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Help Shape the Future of Nursing Education – Share Your Experiences!

Announcements,

Dear students,

As a nursing student, your insights are incredibly valuable in shaping the future of nursing education and advocating for meaningful change.

The Canadian Nursing Students’ Association (CNSA) and the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) invite you to participate in a brief survey that will help us better understand the challenges nursing students face and how we can work to address them. This survey delves into key issues in nursing education such as financial stress, mental wellbeing, and career readiness.

At the end of the survey, you can enter a giveaway to win one of 33 $100 gift cards to the scrubs brand FIGS. Three students in each province, and three students from all territories combined, will be randomly selected after the survey closes on November 24th. By entering the giveaway, you agree to provide some form of enrollment verification, and consent to have your name shared on social media if selected. Click here to start the survey.

By taking just five minutes to share your insights, you’ll empower the CNSA and CFNU to push for stronger supports and resources for nursing students like you.

If you are having any technical issues with the survey, please contact Natalie Pilla at npilla@viewpoints.ca. If you have any other questions or concerns about this survey, please contact Eyasu Yakob at pastpresident@cnsa.ca

Thanks for your participation!