Thanks to A Nurse Practitioner- A patient’s story
Dear BCNPA I wanted to write to tell of my positive experience of having a nurse practitioner as my primary health care provider. About 5 years ago my husband and I found ourselves without a doctor when our wonderful family … Read More
2013 Call for Nominations!
The BCNPA Executive is comprised of volunteer Nurse Practitioners licensed, living and/or working in British Columbia who are committed to the profession and who demonstrate that commitment through their work in promoting and advocating for the integration of Nurse Practitioners … Read More
BCNPA joins ARNBC and LPNABC in response to MD incentives
The BCNPA, ARNBC and LPNABC jointly express concern regarding the recent government announcement to offer incentive payments to physicians who offer telephone care to patients. Patients need comprehensive access to health care and their health care provider, offering incentives contributes … Read More
Congratulations from CAAPN Executive
The following letter of congratulations was sent from the CAAPN Executive to the BCNPA. BCNPA NP announcement 2013 – CAAPN
Forbes: Sometimes The Best Medical Care Is Provided By Those Who Aren’t M.D.s –
Another interesting article about the role of NPs and other Health Care Professionals roles in health care system http://www.forbes.com/sites/realspin/2013/02/10/sometimes-the-best-medical-care-is-provided-by-those-who-arent-m-d-s/
CKPG News – Interview with Linda Van Pelt, NHA
Northern Health will soon have 5 new nurse practitioners. It’s part of a provincial government allocation of 45 new positions through BC. Northern Health says this is beneficial, as nurse practitioners are an important part of the healthcare team. Go … Read More
BCNPA at 21st Annual Wellness Show – Feb. 15-17th
BCNPA Nurse Practitioners will be hosting a booth at the 21st Wellness Show in the Vancouver Convention Center, from Friday, February 15th through Sunday, February 17th. We will be talking about how nurse practitioners bring health promotion and disease prevention to … Read More
Nurse Practitioners on Front Lines
Prince George Citizen - Thu Jan 17 2013, Page: 3, Section: News, Byline: Peter James The mantra across the health care community in recent years has been to provide better primary care to keep people healthy and contain costs. By intervening … Read More
BC Nurse Practitioners in the News- ARNBC
Over the past few weeks NPs have been in the news frequently- we’d like to highlight and say thank-you for the support ARNBC has provided to Nurse Practitioners and BCNPA. See the ARNBC Blog for details.