Topics: Nursing
Let curiosity and passion lead the way. A nurse's journey to system-wide impact and better older adult care
| Spotlight
I was inspired every day as I was able to study with many like-minded people from different specialities, be it classmates, teachers, or guest speakers.
It’s getting better for trans, bisexual and gay youth – but there’s still room to improve
| Announcement
May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. As we celebrate sexual and gender diversity, it is also important to highlight the continued challenges faced by those with diverse genders and sexualities.
Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc appointed UBC School of Nursing director for second term
| Announcement
Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc, Professor and Distinguished University Scholar, has been reappointed as director of the UBC School of Nursing.
Give the gift of sleep to moms with babies this Mother’s Day
The Conversation | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Wendy Hall co-wrote about giving the gift of sleep to mothers with babies as it can decrease the stressors of motherhood, improve mental health and promote better infant development.
How to build better health care technology
| Announcement
One of the many challenges faced by hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a shortage of ventilators. Health care facilities in low- and middle-income countries have struggled especially hard to procure the life-saving machines, which can…
Canadians feeling less empathetic, says Canadian Mental Health Association survey
CBC | | Media coverage
A survey conducted by the CMHA and UBC researchers showed that feelings of empathy have eroded over the course of the pandemic. Nursing professor Dr. Emily Jenkins was quoted.
Culturally specific day programs improve seniors' mental health but more are needed, advocates say
CBC | | Media coverage
UBC nursing professor Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch gave comments on the need for more culturally specific day programs to improve seniors' mental health.
New UBC Nursing toolkit helps tackle climate anxiety
| Announcement
Eco-anxiety, eco-paralysis and ecological grief are covered in a new toolkit from UBC graduate student Natania Abebe, a registered nurse and mental health advocate. The toolkit aims to help educators and the public navigate climate change issues.
New report shows improvements in LGBTQ youth lives and health, but more work needed
| Announcement
Edited: July 6, 2022 Most of B.C.'s LGBTQ teens experience safer environments and fewer health risks than previous generations, but more work is still needed to get them to where their straight peers are, according to a new report by UBC'…