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Nurse Practitioners need to be seen in BC. Do you see a Nurse Practitioner?
Did you know that 1 in 10 British Columbian’s are without a primary care provider (IPSOS poll sponsored by BCMA 2011).
Did you know that Nurse Practitioners are skilled health care providers who can act as independent primary care providers in British Columbia?
Did you know that Nurse Practitioners were introduced into BC’s health care system in 2005 to increase access to primary health care services for British Columbian’s?
Frequently Asked Questions about Nurse Practitioners: Download here
Canadian Nurses Association NP Campaign
The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) launched a campaign to educate Canadians about how nurse practitioners can improve access to quality health care. Almost five million Canadians do not have a primary health-care provider and those that do often have a hard time accessing care. These two factors result in a heavily-burdened and overcrowded health-care system. More nurse practitioners will reduce wait times, improve access to more options and enhance the care of the whole patient. Read more....
For more information about CNA’s nurse practitioner campaign, please visit www.npnow.ca.
New BCNPA Resource Library and Newsletter
The resource library is a publicly-accessible repository for articles, newsletters, and other material relevant to BCNPA members and the greater medical care community. Please feel free to browse this growing resource.
Read the first BCNPA newsletter here.
New Smoking Cessation Resources
The B.C. government’s Smoking Cessation Program is intended to help eligible B.C residents stop smoking or stop using other tobacco products by assisting them with the cost of smoking cessation aids. The program offers coverage for two treatment options: prescription smoking cessation drugs or non-prescription nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products. Nurse Practitioners can help British Columbians improve their health. Read more here
The 7th Annual BC Nurse Practitioner Conference: May 30th, 31st, June 1st 2012 !
Planning for the 7th Annual BC Nurse Practitioner Association Conference is underway. The dates have been set for May 30th, 31st, and June 1st. The location will be in Richmond BC. Please check back in the weeks ahead for more information.
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Association of Registered Nurses of BC Update
The Association of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (ARNBC) is a professional organization that provides a forum for registered nurses to consider existing and emerging healthcare and professional issues. All Registered Nurses in British Columbia are eligible to become members of the ARNBC. Come share your knowledge and expertise with other nurses, policymakers and patients. Together we can influence and advance the development of positive health and social policy that benefits all British Columbians. http://www.arnbc.ca/blog/
Adding the RN Voice to Primary Care Reform
Articles In the News
- Nurse Practitioners an Asset for Care Home- Times Colonist November 2011 Read more...
- BC Care Providers Association Wants more Nurse Practitioners- November 2011 Read more...
- Nurse Practitioners Gaining Privileges- Nanaimo News, November, 2011 Read more...
- Amendments allow Nurse Practitioners to work to preexisting ful scope Read more...
- Nurse Practitioners Fill Unique Niche-Edmonton Journal October , 2011 Read more...
- What you should know about NPs- Canadian Living March, 2011 Read more...
- The cost of alternatives to GPs- Kamloops daily news January, 2011 Read more...
- 3 years since the first NP clinic opened- Canadian Nurse Nov, 2010 Read more...
- So many voices, so little voice- Canadian Nurse October, 2010 Read More...
- Myths About Fee For Service Funding- CHSRF Myth Busters January, 2010 Read more...
New NP Research
- BC Labour Market Report
- Myth: Seeing a Nurse Practitioner instead of a Doctor is second-class care
- Canadian NP Job satisfaction
- NPs in BC 2009 - Profile of Positions and Practice
- Exploring the Implementation of the NP Role in BC
- Canadian NP Initiative (CNPI) recommendations 2010
- Dicenso CNS and NP practice in Canada
- Roots- Nurse Practitioners in BC: Update on positions and roles June 2011
- Roots- Nurse Practitioners in BC: Update on positions and roles November 2011
- Addressing the Integration of NPs in Acute Healthcare Settings
Employment Opportunities for Nurse Practitioners
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NP Primary Care Northern Health Peace Region, BC October 18th, 2011
NP Primary Care Hazelton, BC October 18th, 2011