School of Nursing

UBCO nursing students host annual Global Gala

By Patty Wellborn on November 7, 2019

UBC Okanagan nursing students are organizing a gala evening of food and entertainment as a fundraising initiative for the university’s Global Health Practicum program.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Faculty of Health and Social Development, School of Nursing

UBC Okanagan public event explores theme of gratitude

By Patty Wellborn on November 6, 2019

Maintaining a grateful perspective on life can be difficult even at the best of times. But how does one find gratitude when faced with significant adversity and personal tragedy?

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Faculty of Health and Social Development, School of Nursing

Marie Tarrant, Sheila Epp and Manuela Reekie from UBC Okanagan; Yvonne Moritz, Lisa Kraft, and Monique Powell from Okanagan College.

Nursing program at OC and UBCO recognized for innovative curriculum

By Nathan Skolski on October 1, 2019

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at UBC Okanagan and Okanagan College has received long-term accreditation from the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP), which regulates nurse training in the province.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Health and Social Development, Health, School of Nursing

Future of Health Forum focuses on research and innovation in cancer care

By Patty Wellborn on September 20, 2019

With cancer remaining the leading cause of death in BC, the first-ever Future of Health Forum will focus on research, innovation and strides to improve outcomes for all cancer patients.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Faculty of Health and Social Development, Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Medical Physics, Research, School of Nursing

Nursing Professor Kathy Rush overlooks the courtyard as nursing students mingle after their graduation at UBCO.

UBC professor examines support programs for fresh nursing graduates

By Patty Wellborn on June 20, 2019

This June, 130 students graduated from UBC Okanagan’s School of Nursing. While a new career is an exciting milestone, it can be challenging for new nurses. Statistics show high attrition rates, with many leaving the profession after just two years.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Convocation, Faculty of Health and Social Development, Health, Research, School of Nursing

New graduates celebrate their success after their convocation ceremony at UBCO last June.

Convocation is a time of celebration at UBCO

By Patty Wellborn on June 3, 2019

This week UBC Okanagan celebrates its students as it hosts six separate graduation ceremonies over two days. More than 1,725 students will cross the stage, earning their undergraduate degrees while 215 students will receive their master's degree and 40 their doctorates.

Posted in Media Releases, Spotlight | Tagged College of Graduate Studies, Convocation, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, Faculty of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Management, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, School of Health and Exercise Sciences, School of Nursing, School of Social Work

Men’s knowledge on prostate cancer needs improving

By Patty Wellborn on April 16, 2019

UBC researchers have determined the majority of men struggle when it comes to understanding the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Health and Social Development, Health, Research, School of Nursing

UBC research recommends graduated return to work after prostatectomy

By Patty Wellborn on April 3, 2019

New UBC research cautions men recovering from a radical prostatectomy to take it easy when returning to work.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Health and Social Development, Health, Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention, Research, School of Nursing

Susana Caxaj, assistant professor in the school of nursing at UBC’s Okanagan campus

UBC Okanagan and Okanagan College researchers explore how to better support migrant workers

By Nathan Skolski on February 28, 2019

From urban farms to rural orchards and countless settings in between, a team of UBC Okanagan and Okanagan College researchers have spent three years and hundreds of hours speaking with migrant workers and their families about the challenges they face.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Health and Social Development, Health, Research, School of Nursing