Invitation: Marion Woodward Lecture – Oct. 3, 2024

Announcements,

Dear BSN students,

You are invited to the 56th annual Marion Woodward Lecture.

A decade of grit, grief and gratitude: Leadership Lessons and Policy Pearls from Canada’s Chief Nursing Officer

Dr. Leigh Chapman, RN, PhD, Chief Nursing Officer, Health Canada

Thursday, October 3, 2024
In-Person & Online

  • Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre | 6163 University Boulevard | UBC Point Grey campus

The Mr. and Mrs. P.A. Woodward’s Foundation has generously supported the annual Marion Woodward Lecture since 1969. 

Click here for more details.

Join Us at the Wellness Corner: Resources, Treats, and Wellness Tips Await!

Announcements

Dear UBC School of Nursing Students,

We are excited to invite you to visit our Wellness Corner/Table, located on the third floor near the student service center, designed specifically with your well-being in mind! Whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student, this space offers a variety of wellness resources, self-care tips, and tasty treats to help you recharge during your busy academic life.

Every couple of weeks, we will be refreshing the table with new resources, wellness-related recommendations, and of course, more treats! Be sure to stop by regularly to check out the latest updates on how to maintain a healthy balance between your studies and personal well-being.

Take a moment for yourself—explore the resources, grab a snack, and remember that self-care is key to your success.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Warm regards,
Shams Al-Anzi
OBO Wellness Committee
School of Nursing, UBC

Musqueam First Nation Scholarship: Applications are Due: Fri, Sep 20, 2024

Announcements

To acknowledge the strong relationship UBC has with the Musqueam First Nation, the President’s Office has created a community-based scholarship for Indigenous students.

Valued up to $5,500 annually and renewable for up to four years, the scholarship supports students from the Musqueam First Nation studying at UBC in their undergraduate, post baccalaureate (including Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Education, Pharmacy, Nursing, Midwifery, and Social Work), and graduate studies.

Recipients will have demonstrated academic and leadership achievements including, but not limited to, engagement in the arts, athletics, school, and/or their community. Recipients will be selected on their ability to demonstrate their openness to continuing to learn who they are, where they come from, and their responsibility in enriching and carrying knowledge forward in their community and the world.

Visit the following website for more information, eligibility requirements and submitting an application. https://students.ubc.ca/enrolment/finances/awards-scholarships-bursaries/musqueam-first-nation-scholarship

Application closes: Fri, Sept. 20, 2024

PHSA/BC Women’s Hospital ESN Opportunities

Announcements

Post Partum unit at BC Women’s Hospital is looking to hire a couple of ESNs for July.

Required to have completed their Adult Med/Surg and Maternity rotation to be qualified.

Please note is only the Post Partum unit we are recruiting for at this time, and their regular intake for all their programs will resume in October.

In order to apply to our Post Partum unit, you will need to follow the instructions on their website, which is found here.

Reach out and show interest as soon as possible?

Healthy Aging Research Seminar: Dr. Věra Suchomelová

Announcements,

Healthy Aging Research Seminar is excited to feature Dr. Věra Suchomelová from the University of South Bohemia! This talk presents a multidisciplinary project: Virtual Reality in Keeping Seniors Active (VIREAS).The hybrid seminar will be held on:

Date: July 3rd (11:00 AM–12:00 PM)
Location: Rudy North Lecture Theatre at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health.

Zoom information is available on the poster. For in-person attendees, please register through this link: https://ubc-aging.ticketleap.com/healthy-aging-research-seminar-vera-suchomelova/

Goodyear – 2S/LGBTQ+ Youth Photo Exhibit

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PhD candidate and incoming faculty at UBC Nursing, Trevor Goodyear is inviting everyone to an upcoming community photo exhibit, which focuses on 2S/LGBTQ+ youth and substance use, and which extends from his PhD study and his colleague Christian’s (they/them) master’s thesis. The exhibit will run from June 10-29, with the opening night scheduled for 7-10pm on June 10th.

Details and the opening night registration link here: https://queerartsfestival.com/queer-eyes-queer-lives/

Announcing! Learning Pathway for Palliative Care Skills

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Announcing a new source for free, self-directed, and efficient learning – the Gain Palliative Skills (GPS) Learning Pathway. If you identify as NEW to palliative care – this is for you. The GPS contains learning resources curated by experts for the 12 domains of Canadian Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Competency Framework.  

Just like the GPS in your car, this pathway allows you to plot your own course, and explore short, free, self-paced online palliative education. You can choose as much or as little as you want.  

Best of all, the GPS Learning Pathway is designed to build on your current skills to deepen your practice and confidence when working with patients who have a life-limiting illness – and the skills you gain can transfer to any clinical environment.     
 

Invitation to New Grad Job Fair for Nursing Students

Announcements,

NurseRecruit would like to invite nursing students from University of British Columbia to our virtual job fair. NurseRecruit is a Canadian-based virtual platform for career exploration among nursing, personal support work, and allied health students.

New Grad Spring 2024 Healthcare Virtual Job Fair

Registration is free for students, faculty, and placement coordinators who are interested in attending. We have many employers attending, including Baptist Housing and Broadmead Care Society.

NurseRecruit will also be debuting job board technology specific for nurses and allied health students/professionals across Canada in the next two months.

Canadian Association of Neuroscience Nurses Conference

Announcements,

The Board of the Canadian Association of Neuroscience Nurses is inviting all nursing students to attend their 55th annual conference happening in May.

The Canadian Association of Neuroscience Nurses (CANN) began in 1969 under the leadership of Jessie Young, the founder and inaugural President of CANN.  The first Annual Conference and Scientific Sessions was an historical event in nursing and took place in 1970 in Montreal, QC in conjunction with the physician congress now known as The Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation (CNSF).  Since then, nurses from across Canada have been gathering yearly, in person or virtually, to share a common interest in the specialty of Neuroscience Nursing.

Each year, CANN’s Annual General Meeting and Scientific Sessions provide professional development, communities of practice, research collaboration, opportunities for leadership, and gatherings for support and fellowship.

Come, share your passion and knowledge of neuroscience nursing, meet highly skilled nurses, and see the best that Canada has to offer.

Check out their website for more details https://cann.ca/cann-conference/.

2024 BSN Summer Student Research Program

Announcements,

Dear bsn students,

If you have not already done so, check out the 2024 BSN Summer Student Research Program. 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 2024, 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 18, 2024.

Click here for more details on the research opportunities

PHSA Invites You: BC Women’s Hospital + BC Children’s Hospital- Recruitment Open House

Announcements,

We would like to extend an invitation to our upcoming  BC Women’s Hospital + BC Children’s Hospital- Recruitment Open House!
Event date: Tuesday, April 9th, 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Chan Centre, BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital
938 West 28th Avenue Entrance #18
Vancouver, BC
Event Link: BC Women’s Hospital + BC Children’s Hospital- Recruitment Open House Tickets, Tue, Apr 9, 2024 at 4:30 PM | Eventbrite

The event will feature representatives from a broad range of health care professions including nursing, allied health, and unit clerks. Various presentations will take place followed by career information sessions, and networking opportunities to learn from our team, Hiring Leaders and professionals in the field. This event is perfect for both students seeking to explore career opportunities in healthcare and experienced professionals looking to advance their careers or make a change.

Spaces are limited, sign up today! Please register in advance by April 8, 2024.

Participants Needed for an Online Study – Enter to Win a $100 Gift Card

Announcements

Hello BSN students,

The Substance Use and Gambling Lab at the University of Calgary and Healthy Families Lab at the University of British Columbia are running a study about substance use and gambling trends among university students across Canada. All University of British Columbia students are invited to participate in a 15-to-25-minute online survey and enter to win one of four $100 gift cards. You can participate even if you don’t use drugs/substances or gamble.

Follow this link to join the study: https://survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_8ufcigA3cZq6lb8

Want more information? Email mcgrathlab@ucalgary.ca or visit https://www.ucalgary.ca/labs/gamblinglab/participate

This study has been reviewed and approved for ethical compliance by the University of Calgary Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics Board (REB22-1540).

Announcements,
Hello BSN students,

UBC Midwifery is pleased to be hosting a free keynote on restorative justice, and we are extending this invitation to all our partners and colleagues. Please save the date of April 19th and, for your sharing consideration, distribute it amongst your colleagues; all are welcome, but capacity is limited.

 
If you want to attend, you can register early by signing up with your email here: https://bit.ly/RJKeynote . The event itinerary and Zoom details will be delivered by email.