Nursing Alum Finds Her Niche as Entrepreneur
2017 BSN alumnus Erika Wiklund practiced in a variety of nursing roles before finding her bliss as co-owner and operator of Organic Glow Medical Aesthetics. Our skin’s health is more than skin deep. As Erika Wiklund, 2017 Bachelor of Science in Nursing alumnus, explains, “So much is connected to our skin’s health. It is a […]
UBCO experts provide tips for heading back to school
Helpful tips to ensure those first days are a success for everyone
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Ali Rashid Bawumia holds a vision for health promotion
“My goal is to contribute to a healthcare system that is inclusive, equitable, and responsive to the diverse needs of all individuals.” Meet Ali Rashid Bawumia, UBC Okangan School of Nursing Master’s student. Ali came to the program with a strong background as a Senior Research Assistant and Nursing skills instructor at the University for […]
Finding a Home Far and Away
For recent UBC Okanagan School of Nursing graduate Nomawn Shahzad, doing a rural and remote practicum in Haida Gwaii turned out to be a life-changing decision. On the morning walk to his shift at the hospital, Nomawn watches the clouds glide along the shoreline. He passes the wharf where fishers prepare for their day. He […]
Nurses wrestle with ethical questions on MAID
UBCO study looks at nurses’ evolving perspectives on medically assisted death
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Karlee Fonteyne pushes herself out of her comfort zone
“Ultimately, my experiences thus far in the MSN program have served to solidify my passion for the discipline of nursing and nursing research.” Meet Karlee Fonteyne, UBC Okanagan School of Nursing Master’s student. Karlee came to the program after working as an operating room nurse in her home province of Alberta. She found the program […]
UBCO celebrates the Class of 2024
Graduation has extra meaning to many students this year
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UBC Okanagan celebrates expansion, innovation during Nursing Week
To observe National Nursing Week, UBC Okanagan’s School of Nursing […]
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“Breast is best” but often isn’t the easiest option to feed a newborn
UBCO researcher delves into why some mothers express breast milk
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UBCO expert advises government close nicotine pouch loophole
Nursing professor advocates ban, cites lack of research, treaty obligations
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