By Susan Duncan, RN, PhD The ARNBC has joined with the British Columbia Nurse Practitioner Association (BCNPA) and the Licensed Practical Nurses Association of B.C. (LPNABC), to convey concerns about recently announced changes to primary care in British Columbia. Nurses have expressed their frustration that government is moving ahead with plans to ‘solve the physician [...]
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President’s Update: Happy New Year
By ARNBC President Susan Duncan, RN Happy New Year to all B.C. nurses. As we move into 2013, I hope all of you had opportunity to enjoy some rest and relaxation over the holiday season and appreciate time with your family and friends. I am excited about 2013 and the many opportunities that are ahead [...]
BC Nurse Practitioners in the News
UPDATE, January 13, 2013: The discussion around nurse practitioners in B.C. continues to evolve on the Globe and Mail Website. On January 11, 2013, Dr. Ross submitted a Letter to the Editor [Click here to view] querying whether or not the ‘numbers add up’. Subsequentlly, Rosemary Graham, BCNPA President, has shared the following message with ARNBC [Click [...]
Oncology Nurses Flash (mob) the Country
By Jennifer Stephens, RN On April 3rd, oncology nurses across Canada took to the streets and hospital lobbies in honor of national Oncology Nursing Day (OND). First established in 2004 by the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology/ Association canadienne des infirmières en oncologie (CANO/ACIO) to complement Cancer Month, OND has grown into an event [...]
Consultations Gain Momentum Across B.C.
We have just finished our fifth week of consultations, and have been inspired to meet with nurses across B.C. By the time we wrap up these consultations, we will have met with nurses from every specialty in every part of the province. One thing we have heard from nurses over and over is how much [...]
We the nurses…
By Wendy Bowles, MN NP F CCN(c) Recently I met a young nursing student and was asked to give her one piece of salient information with regards to becoming a nurse. Nursing is a profession, though occasionally it does not feel like it. We obtain a specialized body of knowledge, we make a commitment to [...]
Take Part in ARNBC’s Province-Wide Consultations
Beginning the week of February 19th, 2012, ARNBC will set out to consult with as many nurses as possible across the province. This is your opportunity to join a face-to-face meeting in your area, participate in a videoconference, or send your ideas and thoughts to our dedicated consultations website. Now is the time for RNs [...]
What Did It Take to Get Insite?
By Irene Goldstone Insite is the only legal supervised injection site in North America, located in the Downtown Eastside neighbourhood of Vancouver. After a lengthy legal struggle, on September 30, 2011 the Supreme Court of Canada unanimously ruled that Insite should immediately be granted an exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and [...]
Adding the RN Voice to Primary Care Reform
By Dr. Sally Thorne Nurses across a wide range of service sectors contribute a major component of the spectrum of primary care – supporting patients, families and communities in a wide range of health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic illness management activities to name a few. However, wherever they work, nurses also witness the individual [...]
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