Topics: Nursing
Nurses are the future of health care. And we need more of them.
| Announcement
Two years ago the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. But among all that is different, I know at least two things that were true before and will remain true. The first is that nurses are the future of health care. The second is we need more of them.
COVID-19: Visitor restrictions at long-term care facilities now the wrong policy, says UBC expert
Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage
UBC nursing professor Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch says B.C. shouldn’t go back to restricting visitation to long-term care facilities after the Omicron COVID-19 variant, and instead ramp up rapid testing and maintain the one-worksite…
B.C. records highest number of new COVID-19 cases at 1,308 as officials warn exposure for most is 'inevitable'
CBC | | Media coverage
UBC nursing professor Dr. Sabrina Wong says rapid testing can help break the chains of transmission and protect people who are medically vulnerable.
Classes moving online January 10-23, 2022
| Announcement
From January 10 – 23, 2022, all classes will be online, unless instructors or programs indicate otherwise.
How to use rapid testing to keep you and your family safe during the 2021 holiday season
The Conversation | | Media coverage
UBC nursing professor Dr. Kristen Haase and medicine professor Dr. Don Sin answered questions about rapid testing research and clinical use.
SSHRC grants awarded to UBC Applied Science-led research projects
| Announcement
Four research projects led by faculty members in the UBC School of Nursing and the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture have received funding through the Insight Development Grant and
COVID-19: Attendees at B.C. College of Chiropractors AGM vote to oppose mandatory vaccination
Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage
UBC nursing professor Dr. Bernie Garrett commented on the passing of the motion that opposed mandatory vaccination for B.C. chiropractors.
It’s a perfect storm of stress. How to cope
The Tyee | | Media coverage
UBC experts Dr. Joseph Puyat (school of population and public health), Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc (school of nursing), and Andrew Baxter (faculty of education), discussed ways to lower distress as we enter our…
UBC Professor calling for 'disability inclusive' public policy for future climate disasters
CityNews | | Media coverage
UBC nursing professor Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch called for those living with disabilities to be at the table when climate-related policies are drawn up, along with the medical professionals who care for them.
Time to recalibrate: This is a perfect time of year too recalibrate one's life
Castanet | | Media coverage
Corinne Crockett, an adjunct professor at UBCO’s school of nursing reflects on how the holiday season is a good time to check in with ourselves and re-evaluate what means the most to us.