All posts by Ryan Dee

Unmet Health Care Needs: The Impacts of Poorly Understood Complex Chronic Conditions

Announcements,

Date: May 15, 2025
Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom
Register here: https://meetingofexperts.org/pcv-workshop-student-registration-form/

Learn directly from patients and caregivers about the realities of living with ME, FM, and Lyme disease, conditions that challenge the health care system and call for greater understanding.

Some disabilities are invisible. In this workshop students from different health programs will learn about three diseases that are poorly understood – Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), Fibromyalgia (FM), and Lyme disease. People affected by these conditions often experience financial hardship, loss of identity, and have difficulty being believed by medical professionals and society. You will hear how these conditions and the difficulties in accessing effective and timely treatments can impact the daily living and quality of life of people living with or caring for a loved one with one or more of these complex chronic conditions. Approaches and resources that best support people living with ME/FM/Lyme disease in their journey will be presented.

Why attend?

This is a unique opportunity to:

  • Learn directly from patients, insights that are often missing from standard health care curricula.
  • Engage in meaningful interprofessional learning alongside students from other disciplines.
  • Gain perspectives that many students say shape the kind of health professionals they aspire to become.
  • Open to all students in health and human services programs, no prior experience required.

“I truly believe my program would benefit from more exposure to personal stories and survivor testimonies as they truly touch your soul.” – Student participant

Rally your classmates—bring a friend or two!
The more, the merrier. Let’s learn together, challenge assumptions, and grow as future health professionals.

Workshop partners: ME Victoria Association, MEFM Society of BC, MEFM Action Network, BC Lyme Society.

To register:
Look for the session titled “Addressing Unmet Health Care Needs: A look into the impacts and challenges of daily life for people with poorly understood Complex Chronic Conditions” in the registration link.

Mental Health: Developing Empathy and Compassion

Announcements

Date: May 29, 2025
Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Location: Room 1888, Paetzold Centre, Jim Pattison Pavilion – Vancouver General Hospital
Refreshment will be provided
Register here: https://meetingofexperts.org/pcv-workshop-student-registration-form/ 

Our Patient and Community Voices Workshop series in conjunction with the Pathways Serious Mental Illness Society invites you to a community-led interprofessional workshop.

This special opportunity offers students the chance to hear firsthand about the challenges of living with mental illness and to explore the importance of empathy and compassion in the recovery process. The workshop will be led by facilitators who are individuals with lived experience of mental health conditions, providing valuable insight into the struggles faced by those affected. Through storytelling and small group discussions, students will engage with peers from various fields to deepen their understanding of the unique experience of supporting individuals living with mental illness.

To register:
Look for the session titled “Addressing Unmet Health Care Needs: A look into the impacts and challenges of daily life for people with poorly understood Complex Chronic Conditions” in the registration link.

UBC – PCV Workshop Series: DABC Workshop April 24th

Announcements
PCV Workshop Series: DABC Patient and Community Voices on 24th April 2025 from 6pm to 8pm.
 
This valuable opportunity offers students the chance to explore the healthcare challenges and barriers experienced by individuals with disabilities, while gaining a deeper understanding of the communication techniques used by healthcare practitioners. The workshop will be led by facilitators who have firsthand experience of living with disabilities, providing important perspectives on the challenges faced by affected individuals. 
 

GSNA Symposium- Friday April 11th

Announcements

The Graduate Student in Nursing Association (GSNA)
at UBC is hosting a School of Nursing (SoN) Research Symposium event on May 8th from 10:30pm to 4:00pm! This free event is an opportunity to showcase your hard work, and enjoy networking, a free lunch, and refreshments! Submitting a presentation to this event will be a great addition to your CV. The theme for this year’s symposium is “The Power of Collaboration: Advancing Together.” The deadline for abstract submission is Friday, April 11th.

The research symposium is held the same day as the UBC Nursing Gala for those planning on attending that event. Prizes will be handed out for the top presentations! The tentative schedule of the research symposium is below:

10:30am – Symposium Start (coffee & network)

11:00am – Land Acknowledgement & Keynote Speaker

11:45am – Poster Session

12:15pm – Lunch

1:00pm – Oral Presentations

2:30pm – Networking Break

2:45pm – World Café (networking event)

3:45pm – Awards & Closing Remarks

*Please note there are a limited number of spots available for oral presentations.

Registration is open to nursing students at the undergraduate and graduate levels enrolled in any nursing program in BC. Registration is free for both presenters and attendees. To register, click here: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8qVUxKSRtPVcsD4

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Kayoung Lee (klee2@student.ubc.ca) and/or Aliya Khan (akhan65@student.ubc.ca). We hope to see you all there! Thank you!

Do not hesitate to contact the GSNA members for more information!

Volunteer Opportunity Posting

Announcements

Dr. Saima Hirani is looking for a Volunteer for the following Job Description:

A highly motivated undergraduate or graduate student is required to participate in conducting scoping and systematic reviews. The purpose of these reviews is to synthesize existing evidence related to racialized women’s mental health and well-being in Canada. The student volunteer will be assigned to undertake the screening, data extraction, and analysis of studies included in the review. This voluntary position will offer a great opportunity to the students to learn the process and hands on skills of conducting rigorous scientific reviews, get experience of working with a dynamic team of researcher, and carry out other activities related to the research and its dissemination.

PDF details: Volunteer Opportunity Posting

Invitation for Applications – Early Career Nurse Leader (ECNL) MSN funding opportunity (Sept 2025)

Announcements,

Dear Term 5 BSN Students,

We are pleased to announce an Early Career Nurse Leader (ECNL) funding opportunity available for a student entering the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program in September 2025. There are funds available to support one ECNL student this upcoming year.

This funding provides $8,000 per year for two years ($16,000 total).

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants should submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) outlining their goals for pursuing their MSN directly after completing their BSN.

We encourage applicants to highlight:

  • Their motivation for pursuing an MSN at this stage
  • Their leadership potential and commitment to advancing nursing practice
  • Any relevant achievements in community, academic, or professional contexts

Applicants may provide a brief (max 100 word), optional statement about financial need for this funding opportunity.

GPA/academic record will also be taken into consideration for this opportunity.

Please note that this funding cannot be extended if a student takes a leave from the program.

How to Apply:

  • Please submit your Letter of Interest to Dr. Helen Brown, MSN Coordinator, at helen.brown@ubc.ca by the deadline below.
  • Deadline for submission April 30th at 11:59 pm

If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to reach out. We encourage all interested students to apply!

Student Participation in New Interprofessional Education Module

Announcements,

Hi everyone, I hope your term is going well!

UBC Health is piloting a new interprofessional education (IPE) module and is looking for nursing students to participate in this exciting opportunity. This is a great chance to learn collaboratively with students from other health disciplines.

For more details, please visit the following link:  https://blogs.ubc.ca/aehrpilot/

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Julie Tipping at Julie.Tipping@ubc.ca.

Much appreciated, Julie

Indigenous Nursing Leadership: History & Ongoing Reconciliation 

Announcements,


Date and Time: April 10 from 12:15 to 1 p.m. (45 minutes) PST
 
About the Event: Join us for a film viewing on the history of Indigenous nursing leaders and discussion about the film creation and ongoing reconciliation 

Co-Organizers: Dr. Lydia Wytenbroek, Cates Bayabay, Crystal Point

Hosted by: Consortium for Nursing History Inquiry

Join Zoom Meeting:
 
Meeting ID: 655 2994 3353
Passcode: 759293
 
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Climate Education Campaign UBC

Announcements,

[30-SECOND SURVEY TO SUPPORT A CAUSE] 
Please fill out a 2 Yes/No question survey about climate education?
https://tinyurl.com/climatesurveyubc
We are a group of students working with Professor Fernanda Tomaselli and we need Nursing students’ responses for our Climate Education initiative, assessing students’ demand for expanding climate education at UBC!
It’s the quickest survey you’ll ever fill out and every response is very important (and anonymous).
Thank you for your support!

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