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UBC professor examines support programs for fresh nursing graduates

UBC professor examines support programs for fresh nursing graduates

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.

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UBC professor examines support programs for fresh nursing graduates

UBC professor examines support programs for fresh nursing graduates

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.

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Convocation is a time of celebration at UBCO

Convocation is a time of celebration at UBCO

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. 

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Convocation is a time of celebration at UBCO

Convocation is a time of celebration at UBCO

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. 

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Men’s knowledge on prostate cancer needs improving

Men’s knowledge on prostate cancer needs improving

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

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Men’s knowledge on prostate cancer needs improving

Men’s knowledge on prostate cancer needs improving

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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New study indicates early-term infants can succeed at breastfeeding

New study indicates early-term infants can succeed at breastfeeding

Researchers have determined that healthy premature babies can have as much success breastfeeding as full-term babies.

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New study indicates early-term infants can succeed at breastfeeding

New study indicates early-term infants can succeed at breastfeeding

Researchers have determined that healthy premature babies can have as much success breastfeeding as full-term babies.

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