Topics: Nursing
UBC Nursing researchers among 2024/25 Community-University Engagement Support recipients
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UBC Nursing's Dr. Helen Brown, Professor, and Catherine Liao, PhD Scholar, receive funding from the Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) fund.
A world steeped in violence
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UBC Nursing's EQUIP Health Care receives funding from the Government of Canada to build service provider and organizational capacity to better address the intersections of gender-based violence and substance use.
Canadians are losing sleep at an alarming rate, recent reports suggest
CTV News | | Media coverage
UBC Nursing Professor Emeritus Wendy Hall comments on a new report that suggests Canadians are losing sleep at an alarming rate.
Reconnecting and Reflecting Over Korean Barbeque with UBC Nursing Alumni
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Recently, a group of 2024 UBC nursing graduates reconnected over a delicious dinner, made possible by the UBC Alumni Activity Fund. The evening was hosted at a Korean barbeque restaurant, where we fondly reminisced about our times as students during…
A Self-Care Day for UBC Nursing Alumni at Tality Spa
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Finding a day that works for all of our nurse friends can be challenging, but thanks to the determination, dedication, and support from the APSC Alumni Activity Fund, we made it happen! The three of us reunited at Tality Wellness Sauna and Cold…
Celebrating Suzanne Miller: A UBC Nursing Graduate's Exceptional Leadership at Richmond Hospital
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As part of our alumni activity, we would like to take a moment to celebrate the remarkable contributions of Suzanne Miller, a proud UBC nursing graduate and an exceptional leader. In just two and a half years, Suzanne has made a lasting impact on…
Reflecting and Recharging with UBC Nursing Alumni
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Last weekend, a group of us nurses gathered for a hangout to relax, reflect on our first year working in nursing, and just enjoy each other’s company. It turned into the perfect mix of meaningful conversations, laughter, and good times.
How resident and family councils improve the quality of life for people living in long-term care facilities
Canadian Nurse | | Media coverage
In a four part series, Associate Professor Farinaz Havaei answers questions about the benefits of community building and advocacy in long-term care.
Canadian schools need new approach to address student substance use, says new report
CBC | | Media coverage
Dr. Emily Jenkins, an associate professor in the School of Nursing, led a study that found more Canadian school principals are dealing with more substance use among students, and are calling for better supports.
Canadian school principals call for more support to deal with student substance use
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A survey led by UBC nursing researchers finds Canadian principals overwhelmed by rising student substance use and limited resources. The study calls for a pan-Canadian, evidence-aligned approach to prevention and better support for educators.