Hello UBC BSN Community,
Our Fall term is off to an exciting – if a bit bumpy – start. I’m reaching out to share a few updates and reminders as we move further into the term.
First, I’d like to provide some context for the start of term. This Fall, our program is navigating the late-Summer transition of several online platforms that are central to our operations. These include the UBC-wide transition to Workday Student, introduction of Pebblepad for clinical practice courses, and the province’s launch of a new online platform for processing Criminal Record Checks.
Some of these platforms – while ultimately designed to be more efficient and helpful – have run into delays or roadblocks in their rollout, meaning our human team is often at the mercy of technology that is beyond our control.
Our overarching goal as a team is to deliver a high-quality educational experience that prepares students to be confident, competent, and compassionate nurses. Each member of the BSN team – from instructors and administrators to the hardworking staff of the Student Services Office and the Clinical Practice Placement Unit – is doing their best to adapt to these changes. We’re all available to answer questions and provide support as needed – see the BSN Lines of Communication Guide for more information.
There have been challenges as we navigate these transitions, but we’re optimistic that the benefits of the new systems will provide greater efficiency and smoother processes as we move forward.
Updates:
- Please review the Update to Policies in the BSN Program – Fall 2024 here on the BSN Blog which describes rationale for the discontinuation of three previous policies & their replacement with the new Academic Concession Request Policy for the Undergraduate Program.
- Year 4 BSN Fall Awards – Applications Due Sept. 23, 2024, by 11:59pm PST
Reminders:
- Please remember to use your UBC student email for all program-related communication.
- Please also remember to use professional communication strategies when connecting with our team members and our practice partners. For tips on professional communication, see this helpful guide from UBC Student Services: https://students.ubc.ca/ubclife/inbox-1-email-profs-effectively
Happening on Campus:
* Sept 26, 2024: Untelling Nursing History: Centering the Voices of IBPOC Nurses: https://nursing.ubc.ca/community/events/2024/untelling-nursing-history-centering-voices-of-ibpoc-nurses
* Sept 30, 2024: UBC Applied Science 2024 Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day: https://apsc.ubc.ca/event/2024/2024-intergenerational-march-to-commemorate-orange-shirt-day
* Oct 3, 2024: 2024 Marion Woodward Lecture with Dr. Leigh Chapman, Canada’s Chief Nursing Officer: https://nursing.ubc.ca/community/events/2024/2024-marion-woodward-lecture
As I said at Orientation, we are truly thrilled that each and every student has chosen nursing, and we look forward to the term ahead!
Sincerely,
Elisabeth
Elisabeth Bailey, DNP, RN, RCC
Associate Director, Undergraduate Programs