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College Registration Fee Reimbursement1https://www.bcnu.org/contracts-and-bargaining/your-collective-agreement/nurses-bargaining-association/college-reg-fee-reimbursementApply now<p>​Members covered by the 2019-2022 NBA provincial collective agreement who have renewed their practice license for the 2020/2021 year can apply for partial reimbursement of their college registration and licensing fees. Application closes June 30, 2020.<br></p><a href="/ResponsiveImages/homebanners/college_fee_reimbursement.jpg">college_fee_reimbursement.jpg</a>https://www.bcnu.org/Lists/ContentSwitcher/DispForm.aspx?ID=390x01005FCB04DAFF744700ADF9790BF72B79800056A588E8E56DB947A784BC4DA437F740College Registration Fee Reimbursement
BCNU Leadership Awards2https://www.bcnu.org/member-services/awardsLEARN MORE <p>​Two new awards to recognize BCNU members who are outstanding leaders and advocates. Nominate someone today! Nominations close February 28.  <br></p><a href="/ResponsiveImages/homebanners/BCNU-awards.jpg">BCNU-awards.jpg</a>https://www.bcnu.org/Lists/ContentSwitcher/DispForm.aspx?ID=400x01005FCB04DAFF744700ADF9790BF72B79800056A588E8E56DB947A784BC4DA437F740BCNU Leadership Awards
2020 Declared the Year of the Nurse3https://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/news/2020/nurses-to-be-recognized-globally-in-2020LEARN MORE<p>​The World Health Organization is recognizing the nursing profession globally by declaring 2020 as the Year of the Nurse. BCNU is excited to celebrate this landmark recognition throughout 2020.<br></p><a href="/ResponsiveImages/homebanners/YON-wordmark.jpg"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icjpg.gif" />YON-wordmark.jpg</a>https://www.bcnu.org/Lists/ContentSwitcher/DispForm.aspx?ID=380x01005FCB04DAFF744700ADF9790BF72B79800056A588E8E56DB947A784BC4DA437F7402020 Declared the Year of the Nurse
2019 - 2022 NBA Provincial Contract5https://www.bcnu.org/contracts-and-bargaining/your-collective-agreement/nurses-bargaining-associationLEARN MORE<p>The new contract is now available online, as well as a number of BCNU-HEABC joint interpretations.<br> <br></p><a href="/ResponsiveImages/homebanners/NBA-PCA.jpg">NBA-PCA.jpg</a>https://www.bcnu.org/Lists/ContentSwitcher/DispForm.aspx?ID=120x01005FCB04DAFF744700ADF9790BF72B79800056A588E8E56DB947A784BC4DA437F7402019 - 2022 NBA Provincial Contract
BCNU Educational Bursaries7https://www.bcnu.org/member-services/bursaries/tyrel-hawkeREAD MORE<p>​Meet bursary recipient Tyrel Hawke. Tyrel is currently working towards obtaining his Master of Nursing degree while working in ICU and teaching part-time. Find out how BCNU's bursary has helped Tyrel pursue his goals.<br></p><a href="/ResponsiveImages/homebanners/BursaryRecipient_TyrelHawke_476x346.jpg"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icjpg.gif" />Bursary Recipient Tyrel Hawke</a>https://www.bcnu.org/Lists/ContentSwitcher/DispForm.aspx?ID=370x01005FCB04DAFF744700ADF9790BF72B79800056A588E8E56DB947A784BC4DA437F740BCNU Educational Bursaries
BCNU Educational Bursaries8https://www.bcnu.org/member-services/bursaries/natalie-chambersREAD MORE<p>​Meet bursary recipient Natalie Chambers. Natalie recently completed her Master of Science degree in Nursing. She shares how the bursary she received helped her navigate a challenging financial period and allowed her to fulfill her desire to pursue higher education.<br></p><a href="/ResponsiveImages/homebanners/BursaryRecipient_Natalie5_476x346.jpg" title="Bursary Recipient Natalie Chambers"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icjpg.gif" />Bursary Recipient Natalie Chambers</a>https://www.bcnu.org/Lists/ContentSwitcher/DispForm.aspx?ID=340x01005FCB04DAFF744700ADF9790BF72B79800056A588E8E56DB947A784BC4DA437F740BCNU Educational Bursaries
Committed to Truth and Reconciliation9http://trc.ca/assets/pdf/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdfLEARN MORE<table class="ms-formtable " cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="ms-formbody " width="350px"><div aria-labelledby="ctl00_ctl39_g_fae5b228_1a1e_4c9a_afe5_97500c8c0ae9_ctl00_ctl05_ctl05_ctl00_ctl00_ctl05_ctl00_label" style="display:inline;"><p>The BC Nurses’ Union is committed to a genuine and just reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and communities based on the Truth and Reconciliation Committee of Canada’s Calls to Action document.<br></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table><a href="/ResponsiveImages/homebanners/ILC.jpg"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icjpg.gif" />ILC.jpg</a>https://www.bcnu.org/Lists/ContentSwitcher/DispForm.aspx?ID=280x01005FCB04DAFF744700ADF9790BF72B79800056A588E8E56DB947A784BC4DA437F740Committed to Truth and Reconciliation

President's Message

Christine Sorensen

Twenty-five thousand. That's how many nurses BC health employers will need to hire before 2029, according to the provincial government's latest labour market forecast. 

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What is BCNU's mission statement?

The BC Nurses’ Union protects and advances the health, social and economic well-being
of our members, our profession and our communities.

 

 

BC Nurses’ Union Says Budget 2020 Lacks Health Human Resources Plan, Education for Nursing Students2/18/2020 8:00:00 AM<p>​BCNU says Budget 2020 lacks health human resources plan, education for nursing students<br></p>https://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/news/2020/budget-20200x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900FA344B5CE46E4E31967A466DA257177800DD54AA7CF94E43349A2E6C3D623F22210020F2C205899C454C9660C921D728C14ABC Nurses’ Union Says Budget 2020 Lacks Health Human Resources Plan, Education for Nursing Students
Nurses Call for Meaningful Dialogue With Wet’suwet’en Nation2/13/2020 8:00:00 AMBulletin<p>​​On behalf of over 48,000 nurses and health-care workers, the British Columbia Nurses’ Union adds its voice to those of many organizations and individuals across the province and country<br></p>https://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/news/2020/nurses-call-for-meaningful-dialogue-with-wet’suwet’en-nation0x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900FA344B5CE46E4E31967A466DA257177800DD54AA7CF94E43349A2E6C3D623F22210020F2C205899C454C9660C921D728C14ANurses Call for Meaningful Dialogue With Wet’suwet’en Nation
New Information on Coronavirus: Protect Yourself2/7/2020 8:00:00 AMBulletin<p>BCNU reminds members to take the necessary measures to protect themselves during this outbreak<br></p>https://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/news/2020/new-information-on-coronavirus-protect-yourself0x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900FA344B5CE46E4E31967A466DA257177800DD54AA7CF94E43349A2E6C3D623F22210020F2C205899C454C9660C921D728C14ANew Information on Coronavirus: Protect Yourself

 

 

Crucial Conversations<img alt="" src="/ResponsiveImages/newseventsrollup/2017-education_and_workshops/Steward-Education_icon_215x215.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />BCNU Head Office - 4060 Regent Street, Burnaby3/4/2020 5:00:00 PM3/6/2020 1:00:00 AMGP0|#0a33b33d-93aa-46b2-b63d-fb465b3104ec L0|#00a33b33d-93aa-46b2-b63d-fb465b3104ec|Provincial Events GTSet|#483257a3-be59-4f79-a32e-c493e2606a0bProvincial Eventshttps://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/events-calendar/2020/crucial-conversation-0304-030520200x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900FA344B5CE46E4E31967A466DA25717780036D865D7E45B4DA3B766DBCD4A2C47CF005ACCAB19C056A44C8E07083AE00F8E4FCrucial Conversations
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