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This BC Seniors' Week, we celebrate the nurses who provide compassionate, specialized care to older adults across British Columbia. Through the Carol Mae Acton Memorial Bursary, RNFBC supports nurses pursuing advanced education in Senior Complex Care, helping strengthen the skills and expertise needed to care for our province's growing senior population. Established through a generous bequest from Carol Acton's estate, this bursary honours her legacy by investing in nurses who are committed to improving the quality of life, dignity, and well-being of seniors. Learn more about the Carol Mae Acton Memorial Bursary on the RNFBC website.

A big thank you to @nnp_bc for having us at the 2026 Nursing Awards! It was so wonderful to see so many familiar faces and celebrate the incredible accomplishments of nurses all around BC!

RNFBC BURSARY APPLICATION OPENING JUNE 15, 2026 RNFBC is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 Bursary Program will open on June 15, 2026. Once again, there is no application fee, making it easier for eligible nursing students and nurses across British Columbia to apply. This year, we will award more than 650 bursaries, each valued at a minimum of $1,500. Based on previous years, applicants have approximately a 1 in 5 chance of receiving funding. We are deeply grateful to the BC Ministry of Health and RNFBC’s generous donors for making this level of support possible. Our goal is to reach and support as many nursing students and nurses as possible as they pursue education to advance their practice. In addition, RNFBC supports a variety of accredited certification programs including those recognized by BCCNM or provided by CNA. We encourage you to share this opportunity widely with your students and networks. Please remind applicants to carefully review and complete the first page of the application form, as incomplete or incorrect submissions will not be considered. Follow us on social media for updates and key application reminders.

RNFBC BURSARY APPLICATION �OPENS JUNE 15, 2026 RNFBC is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 Bursary Program will open on June 15, 2026. Once again, there is no application fee, making it easier for eligible nursing students and nurses across British Columbia to apply. This year, we will award more than 650 bursaries, each valued at a minimum of $1,500. Based on previous years, applicants have approximately a 1 in 5 chance of receiving funding. We are deeply grateful to the BC Ministry of Health and RNFBC’s generous donors for making this level of support possible. You are receiving this email as a past applicant or recipient of an RNFBC bursary. Even if you have been a past recipient, you are welcome to apply again. �To apply you must prove enrolment between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026 or completion by September 14, 2026. In addition, RNFBC supports a variety of accredited certification programs including those recognized by BCCNM or provided by CNA. �Please note that the 2026 bursary application page will not be visible until June 15, 2026, when the 2026 bursary cycle officially opens.

This Nurses Week, we are proud to celebrate the incredible leadership and dedication of RNFBC Board Chair Dianne Doyle. Dianne has dedicated her career to advancing nursing practice, education, and leadership in British Columbia and continues to give back through her volunteer leadership with RNFBC. “It is a privilege to serve as President of RNFBC. This is a small way to give back to the nursing community following my rewarding career in nursing practice, education and administration. I have been supported and inspired by nursing colleagues throughout my career and hope my volunteer contribution is a way to ‘pay it forward.’” Thank you, Dianne, for your passion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to supporting nurses and nursing students across British Columbia. Your impact continues to inspire our community every day.

We were honoured to welcome Josie Osborne as our guest speaker at our Celebration of Nursing luncheon on April 17. Minister Osborne’s inspiring remarks recognized the extraordinary impact nurses have across British Columbia and reinforced the importance of investing in nursing education, leadership, and the future of healthcare in our province. Her message was a powerful reminder that when we support nurses, we strengthen care for patients, families, and communities across BC. Thank you, Minister Osborne, for taking the time to celebrate alongside our nursing community and for your continued support of nurses and nursing students throughout British Columbia.

This Nurses Week, we are celebrating the incredible community that makes RNFBC so special. To our current and past board members, nurses, retired nurses, donors, support staff, community partners, and supporters, thank you for the compassion, leadership, generosity, and dedication you bring to nursing across British Columbia. Happy Nurses Week!

This Nursing Week, we honour and celebrate the nurses and nursing students across British Columbia who provide compassionate care, leadership, and support to patients, families, and communities every day. Nurses are at the heart of our healthcare system – showing up in moments that matter most and making a lasting impact through their skill, dedication, and humanity. At RNFBC, we are proud to support nurses through bursaries that help advance education and strengthen healthcare across our province. Every bursary represents an investment in the future of nursing and the well-being of our communities. To all nurses, thank you for the extraordinary difference you make every single day. 💙

Congratulations to Bronwen Jacobson, Charity Starchuk, Charlotte Oxford, Dakota Donaldson, Danielle Carlos, Danielle Hammell, David Chase, Elissa Fred-Cranmer, Gracie Walls, Jessica Smtih, Jessica Ellis, Kaylee Brittain, Kehinde Adekanmbi, Leola Arriaza, Melissa Betts, Mia Bricknell, Nicole Pederson, Sheri Proctor, Teagan Allen, Vanessa Felice and Zoey Pimble from North Island College who received the RNFBC Bursaries. RNFBC is proud to support your journey. ❤️ #RNFBC #NursingStudents #FutureOfHealthcare #BursarySupport #NorthIslandCollege