Fraser Valley
Heather Hutchinson
Chapter President
Welcome to the GNABC website
“The Gerontological Nurses Association of British Columbia is a professional organization that supports and advances the professional interests of its members by promoting a social, economic and political climate in which nurses and other healthcare providers that care for the older adult can provide accessible, efficient and effective healthcare that meets the highest professional standards [...]
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Springtime; a time for renewal and growth. I am not speaking about my garden but of GNABC. Our president remains on leave and it is my honor to be acting president until her return. Renewal and growth, the repetition of the work done last year, the replenishing of ourselves through the building of our knowledge, the expansion of partnerships and the continued growth of GNABC is ahead of us.
CNA-Study-Group Fraser Health Study Groups: CNA Certification in Gerontology The Canadian Nurses Association recognized Gerontology as a specialty and the first Certification exam was written in 1999. This certified credential is an important indicator to patients, employers, the public and Professional Licensing bodies that the certified nurse is qualified, competent and current in a nursing [...]
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CNA 2012 Convention – Nurses: Movers and Shapers
http://www.cna-nurses.ca/CNA/
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Alzheimer’s Association International Conference – July 14-19, 2012
http://www.alz.org/aaic/
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CGNA Conference and AGM will be held in Vancouver in the spring of 2013.Stay tuned for further details.
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Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives- BC Office
Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association:National association representing gerontological nurses, from across Canada,who provide care for the older adult.
National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly:NICE is an international network of researchers, practitioners, students and seniors dedicated to improving the care of older adults, both in Canada and abroad.
Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health (CCSMH): Is hard at work ensuring that seniors’ mental health is recognized as a key Canadian health and wellness issue. Working with partners across the country, the CCSMH is busy facilitating initiatives to enhance and promote seniors’ mental health.
Canadian Association on Gerontology: Charitable organization that is a “national, multidisciplinary scientific and educational association established to provide leadership in matters related to the aging population.” (CAG, 2003).
Acute Care Geriatric Nurses Network:British Columbia’s Clinical Nurse Specialists in Geriatrics, Gerontology, Geropsychiatry, Geriatric Rehabilitation, and Nurse Continence “providing nurses tools for 360 degree vision while proactively assessing older adults in BC.” (ACGNN)
Canadian Nurses Association: National association representing all Registered nurses across Canada.
College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia
College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia
College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia
Association of Registered Nurses of British Columbia
CNA Declares a made and owned in Canada RN entry exam
essential. Sign the online petition:
Connecting Learners with Knowledge
InspireNet: Innovating Nursing Services & Practice Informed by Research & Evaluation Network
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