Celebrating National #NursingWeek: Miriam Mahlahla on facing and overcoming adversity as an immigrant nurse
This National Nursing Week, we want to recognize the nurses who have come to Canada from across the globe to support the many sectors in healthcare. In highlighting some stories about internationally educated nurses (IENs), we get a glimpse of both the hardships and successes in their journeys. Originally from Zimbabwe, Miriam Mahlahla came to […]
Celebrating National #NursingWeek: Erroll Hastings on his path to long-term care
National Nursing Week (hashtag: #NursesWeek) happens May 9-15, 2022. BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) and EngAge BC are profiling some of the people who bring their experience with nursing to the seniors’ care sector. Erroll Hastings is Executive Director at Zion Park Manor, and a long-time member of BCCPA’s board of directors. His path into […]
Celebrating National #NursingWeek: Melinda De Lara on navigating international education in Canada
On this National Nursing Week, we’d like to recognize internationally educated nurses (IENs) who have come to Canada to help support seniors across the country. For many IENs, the process to practice nursing in the country is long and challenging, especially given the many barriers they face when coming to Canada. After obtaining her nursing […]
Celebrating National #NursingWeek: UBC’s Jennifer Baumbusch on nursing education
Despite the impact of the pandemic students are still keen to start nursing careers Jennifer Baumbusch is well-known across B.C.’s continuing care sector for her work as Associate Professor at UBC School of Nursing. People on the Twitter social media platform will be familiar with her as well through her @GERONursing handle. A friend to […]
Celebrating National #NursingWeek: Margot Ware on home health
Nurses have diverse and important roles in seniors healthcare National Nursing Week (hashtag: #NursesWeek) happens May 9-15, 2022. With the dates chosen to align with Florence Nightingale’s birthday (May 12), this week’s celebrations provide an opportunity to recognize nurses and the important work they do. This year, BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) and EngAge BC […]
