November 2024

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.

The research team includes Principal Investigator Dr. Elisabeth Bailey, Co-investigators Carla Ferreira and Dr. Melissa Li Sheung Ying, Student/Alumnus partners Ari Clemens and Christopher Charles, and Research Assistant Bukola Mary Ibitoye.

Your participation involves an individual interview (lasting between 30-60 minutes) with Dr. Li Sheung Ying or Bukola. The interview will be held on UBC-hosted Zoom. You will receive a $25 gift card for your participation.

Your participation is voluntary, and it will not be disclosed to any faculty at the School of Nursing. Your participation involves minimal risk to you. Your participation will help understand facilitators and barriers to nursing students in an accelerated BSN program accessing disability-related accommodations to support their learning. This knowledge may inform curricular and extracurricular planning, professional development for faculty, and the creation of resources to support effective, low-barrier, and non-stigmatizing access to accommodations.

You do not have to be in this study if you do not want to be. You do not have to answer any questions that you do not want to answer for any reason. If you decide to take part, you may choose to withdraw from the study at any time without giving a reason. Your participation, non-participation, or withdrawal from the study will not impact your course grades. If you have any questions about this project, you may contact Dr. Bailey @ elisabeth.bailey@ubc.ca.

If you are interested in participating in this study, please contact Dr. Li Sheung Ying at melissa.lisheungying@ubc.ca for the consent form.

Thank you for your time and consideration,

Sincerely,
Elisabeth Bailey, DNP, RN, RCC, PMHNP-BC
Associate Professor of Teaching
Faculty of Applied Science, School of Nursing
The University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus
2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 2B5 Canada

elisabeth.bailey@ubc.ca

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!

Join the Thrive Month Celebration at UBC School of Nursing – Weeks 3 & 4!

Announcements,

Dear UBC School of Nursing Community,

As we continue with Thrive Month, we’re thrilled to announce the activities planned for Weeks 3 and 4 and to congratulate our Week 1 and Week 2 challenge winner, Par Bordbar!
Let’s keep the momentum going and make the rest of November a time of wellness, growth, and positivity!

Week 3: Help the Planet Thrive (Nov 18th – 22nd)
This week is all about connecting with nature and contributing to a healthier environment. Learn how plants thrive and make a difference in combating global warming by adding greenery around you. I’ll provide 75 baby plants waiting to be adopted into new homes – feel free to pick one up at the Thrive Corner!

“Thrive with Plants Challenge”: Share a photo or video showing your engagement with your plants and how it enhances your mental health. Embrace this connection with nature and show us how plants help you Thrive!

How to Participate: Email your photo or video to thriveatubcnursing2024@gmail.com with the following details:

Your full name
The activity you’re submitting for (e.g., “Week 3 Thrive with Plants Challenge”)
Consent to share your submission with the School of Nursing, UBC, or on Thrive social media, and whether you’d like your name included.
The top three participants will win a special Thrive package aligned with the week’s wellness themes!

Week 4: Give Back & Thrive Together (Nov 25th – 29th)
Let’s spread positivity and support one another! Share “Thrive Notes” with your fellow students by posting them on the Thrive Board. I’ll provide punch or sheets – feel free to grab some and post your notes.

“Thriving by Giving Back Challenge”: Share a story or a post about how giving back helps you Thrive and builds a stronger community.

How to Participate: Email your story or post to thriveatubcnursing2024@gmail.com with:

Your full name
The activity you’re submitting for (e.g., “Week 4 Thriving by Giving Back”)
Consent preferences for sharing (as above).
The top three participants will win a special Thrive package aligned with the week’s wellness themes!

Visit the Wellness Corner:
Throughout both weeks, stop by the Wellness Corner near the Student Service Center for Thrive goodies, including snacks, teas, coffee, relaxing massages, and more!

Note: Winners will be contacted via email, and their names will be announced on the Wellness Corner board.

We hope to see you join these activities, build healthy habits, and connect with one another. Let’s make November a month to truly Thrive!

Best regards,
Shams Al-Anzi
Thrive Partner
Workplace Wellbeing Ambassador

Canada extends loan forgiveness for nurses and doctors in rural, remote areas

Announcements
The Government of Canada is expanding its loan forgiveness program for nurses and doctors in underserved rural and remote areas. Under an updated definition, doctors and nurses working in communities of 30,000 or fewer are eligible for Canada Student Loan forgiveness. This adjustment extends the program’s eligibility to doctors and nurses in over 200 additional communities and is projected to attract more than 900 health-care workers to these areas over the next decade. “Working far from major centres can bring challenges in terms of resources, support, and workload,” said Canada Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Sean Fraser. “This is why we are helping students and healthcare practitioners pursue their professional careers without being saddled by student debt.”
Canada  (National)

THRIVE Panel Discussion: Navigating Nursing with Neurodiversity, Mental Health Challenges, and Other Unseen Disabilities

Announcements

Join faculty members Nassim Adhami, Elisabeth Bailey and Chandra Waddington, alongside PhD student Caitlin Botkin, for a panel discussion of the challenges and opportunities of navigating invisible disability in nursing education and practice. Speakers will share their personal experiences, research, and practical strategies.

Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Time: 6:30-8:00pm

Via Zoom:  https://ubc.zoom.us/j/67266510877?pwd=Krbum27PQkzhoLhLnsNoQwwT03LLaV.

Hosted by the LEaRN Lab with support from THRIVE UBC and the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Fellows Program.

Learn more about UBC THRIVE at: https://wellbeing.ubc.ca/campaigns-initiatives/thrive

International Fraud Awareness Week

Announcements

See something? Do something.

As part of International Fraud Awareness Week, from November 17 to 23, VP Finance & Operations’ Finance & Integrated Services and Enterprise Risk & Assurance (ERA) have partnered to raise awareness about the importance of fraud prevention.

This is an opportunity for all of us to reflect on how we can help protect UBC and work together to safeguard the community and uphold UBC’s core value of integrity. If you notice something suspicious or come across unusual financial activity, please take action and report any suspected fraud or concerns to financial.whistleblower@ubc.ca.

By staying vigilant and reporting fraud, we can protect our community and ensure a safe and ethical environment for everyone.

Find tips and resources on the prevention and monitoring of financial fraud on the Enterprise Risk & Assurance website

Call for Poster Presentations – Women’s Health Research Undergraduate Conference (WHURC)

Announcements

Dear students,

We are excited to invite you to present your findings at the upcoming Women’s Health Research Undergraduate Conference (WHURC), taking place on November 29th, 2024. Hosted by the UBC Women’s Health Research Club, WHURC provides a platform for undergraduates to showcase their research on women’s, trans, and gender-diverse health. We also warmly invite your PI’s and other members of your lab to join us at the event to support your research and engage with the broader community of women’s, trans, and gender-diverse health researchers.

What is WHURC?

WHURC is an annual event dedicated to advancing awareness and research in women’s and gender-diverse health. Our goal is to highlight innovative student research while fostering collaboration across disciplines. We welcome undergraduates working on any aspect of women’s, trans, or gender-diverse health to participate.

Poster Presentations:

Students are encouraged to present their research through in-person poster presentations at the event. Posters may cover work presented at previous conferences or presentations from recent years. To be considered for the poster competition, students must submit an abstract. However, students  are welcome to present without competing.

Event Details:

If you would like to compete in the poster presentation, or if you would like to submit without competing, please follow this link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeev0mfY3V1uY4R9Y0qZrbvP2r2SWM94z71JDHre8SH2JVjUg/viewform?usp=sf_link

  1. Deadline to inform us you would like to present (without competing): November 8th, 2024 at 11:59 pm.
  2. Deadline to submit abstract (competing): November 15th, 2024 at 11:59 pm.

Event Agenda:

4:00 PM – 4:15 PM: Registration and Opening Remarks

4:15 PM – 5:00 PM: Poster Session & Networking (Judges will evaluate posters)

5:00 PM – 5:45 PM: Guest Speaker Presentation/Panel

5:45 PM – 6:45 PM: Dinner & Networking

6:45 PM – 7:00 PM: Closing Remarks & Award Ceremony

Kind regards,
Leadership Team
UBC Women’s Health Research Club
e. whrclub.ubc@gmail.com
i. whrclub.ubc