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Community substance use care: The role of nurse practitioners in bridging treatment gaps

January 29, 2026 Written by: Kaitlyn Singh, RN, NP student, School of Nursing, University of Victoria   The views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policies, positions or guidance of NNPBC. This content is provided for general information purposes and does not constitute professional, clinical or legal advice.     The toxic drug crisis claims an average of six lives per… Read More »Community substance use care: The role of nurse practitioners in bridging treatment gaps

Do you feel supported? A quality improvement project informed by the voice of early-career nurses and nurses in transition

January 21, 2026 Written by: Tiffany Kuku     For many nursing students, new graduate nurses and nurses in transition, the period after graduation or during a career shift can feel incredibly uncertain, difficult and overwhelming. A staggering statistic suggests that about 40% of nurses across Canada leave the profession before reaching age 35. While B.C saw the biggest improvement since 2013 compared to other provinces, it is crucial to… Read More »Do you feel supported? A quality improvement project informed by the voice of early-career nurses and nurses in transition

Two new and free Mental Health on Demand (MHOD) services by Advica Health

January 19, 2026   We’re excited to announce a significant upgrade to your NNPBC Mental Health on Demand (MHOD) program by Advica Health. Starting January 1, 2026, the MHOD program added two new and free services – Noojimo Health and Mightier – both of which offer unlimited access for nurses, nurse practitioners and their family members.   Two new and free mental health services for nurses, nurse practitioners and their… Read More »Two new and free Mental Health on Demand (MHOD) services by Advica Health

BC Needs Nurse Practitioners — Let’s Clear the Path

By Jane Narayan, NP Board Member, and Angela Wignall, CEO, Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC   November 10, 2025     There’s no shortage of headlines about the challenges facing BC’s health system. Patients struggling to find a family doctor. Emergency rooms overwhelmed. Providers burned out. Wait times growing longer. These problems are real and complicated.   But at the heart of the matter is a simple question: How… Read More »BC Needs Nurse Practitioners — Let’s Clear the Path

Sign Up for Mental Health on Demand and be Entered to Win One of Two Fitbits

October 31, 2025   Enter to win a Fitbit and access timely and confidential mental health services on demand!   Advica Health’s new GreenShield+ app launches tomorrow, marking the transition of your current Mental Health on Demand (MHOD) program to a new and improved platform. Designed to be more user-friendly, this upgraded experience will continue to provide you and your family with the same timely and confidential mental health services… Read More »Sign Up for Mental Health on Demand and be Entered to Win One of Two Fitbits

NNPBC Statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Please note that content on this page is of a sensitive nature as it relates to colonialism, residential schools and trauma.   Mental Health Supports Hope for Wellness Helpline: 1-855-242-3310 KUU-US Crisis Line Society MMIWG Health Support: 1-844-413-6649 Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419   NNPBC Statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, 2025   The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 is a… Read More »NNPBC Statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

President's Message: Looking Forward, by Zak Matieschyn, BSN, MN, RN, NP(Family)

I am honoured to write my first President’s Message to the registered nurses and nurse practitioners of British Columbia who have entrusted me to lead the Association over the next two years. I look forward to the challenge ahead with excitement at the potential that exists for the Association and nursing to make transformative changes in the healthcare system, the nursing profession and the lives of individual RNs and NPs. The… Read More »President's Message: Looking Forward, by Zak Matieschyn, BSN, MN, RN, NP(Family)

Thank You for Sharing your Voice in 2013

A huge thank you to all of the bloggers and commenters who shared your opinions, thoughts, frustrations, enthusiasm, and in some cases, anger, during the course of 2013.  We’ve heard from so many nurses across B.C., telling us how much you appreciate and value this blog, and the unique opportunity it gives to engage in discussion about issues that are important to nurses and nursing.  We look forward to hearing… Read More »Thank You for Sharing your Voice in 2013

President’s Update: Consultations Wind Up, by Susan Duncan RN PhD

Between February and May of this year, the ARNBC travelled around British Columbia and met with registered nurses in small towns, community health centres, urban areas and hospitals.  The resulting focus groups and conversations provided the Association with a wealth of information about the challenges nurses face, the pride they have in their profession and the belief we all share in the need for a strong policy voice for nursing… Read More »President’s Update: Consultations Wind Up, by Susan Duncan RN PhD

President’s Update: BC Nurses host Canadian nurses and take an active role in CNA Biennium, by Susan Duncan RN

It is my privilege and pride to write my first blogpost as ARNBC President.  I hope all B.C. nurses have heard the strong praise and congratulations that have been received from nurses across Canada for our co-hosting of the 2012 CNA Biennium Convention.  The Convention was  an enormous success and an appropriate place to recognize and celebrate 100 years of our professional nursing association in B.C. We shared a sense of… Read More »President’s Update: BC Nurses host Canadian nurses and take an active role in CNA Biennium, by Susan Duncan RN

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