UVic - School of Nursing

06/02/2026

Sarah Pirani, an assistant teaching professor in UVic’s School of Nursing, says students from across B.C. are enrolled in the rigorous and competitive nurse practitioner (NP) program. In a full-time role, nurse practitioners can be attached to up to 1,000 patients.

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06/02/2026

05/29/2026

👩‍🎓University of Victoria nursing graduate Fiona Howarth’s groundbreaking research project has found an inexpensive solution that reduces incidences of delirium and improves the recovery and quality of life of critically ill patients.

Read more here: https://news.uvic.ca/2025/nursing-grad-project-creates-better-care-for-critically-ill-patients/

05/25/2026

Start your journey to a rewarding career in nursing with the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program offered by the University of Victoria in partnership with:

📍 Aurora College (Yellowknife, NWT)
📍 Camosun College (Victoria, BC)
📍 College of the Rockies (Cranbrook, BC)
📍 Selkirk College (Castlegar, BC)

Wherever you begin, you will receive a UVic BSN degree when you complete the program.

Read more here: https://www.uvic.ca/health/nursing/undergraduate/bsn-major/index.php

05/22/2026

🎂 This year, we celebrate 50 years of the School of Nursing at the University of Victoria. Last week, we held a commemorative event to mark the occasion.

Founded in 1976 during a time of significant change, the School of Nursing opened access to degree education for nurses on Vancouver Island. Since then, the UVic School of Nursing has contributed to health care in British Columbia, Canada, and beyond, preparing generations of nurses, nurse leaders, researchers, and educators.

We celebrate this milestone with gratitude and look ahead with excitement for what’s next! 👏



UVic Faculty of Health

05/22/2026

Warmest congratulations to Mona Lisa Bourque Bearskin, who was honoured last week with a prestigious national Indspire award for health.

A Cree Métis Registered Nurse, scholar, and national leader from Beaver Lake Cree Nation in Treaty 6 Territory, Bourque Bearskin is an associate professor at the UVic - School of Nursing and a leader in UVic's Master of Nursing in Indigenous Wellness.

For over three decades, Bourque Bearskin has reshaped Indigenous health nursing in Canada, grounding systems of care in Indigenous knowledge. She is one of six inaugural Canadian Institutes of Health Research-Institute of Indigenous Peoples Health (CIHR-IIPH) Indigenous Health Nursing Research Chairs in the country.

Her work is internationally recognized for advancing Indigenous nursing leadership, health equity, and the integration of Indigenous knowledge systems across nursing practice, education, policy and research.

Read more: https://indspire.ca/laureate/dr-mona-lisa-bourque-bearskin

Watch a video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1X9MGbBhCU/

Image credit: Billie Jean Gabriel

05/19/2026

🩺A variety of approaches, united by the same spirit of care, make a meaningful impact in the health community.

From a nurse practitioner in Indigenous health to registered nurses specializing in palliative, end-of-life, and emergency care; meet three UVic Nursing alumni and join us for a year-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of the University of Victoria School of Nursing celebrated this year! 🥳



https://www.uvic.ca/health/stories/health/a-tale-of-three-nursing-careers-during-national-nursing-week.php?fbclid=IwY2xjawR5eBpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF0bzVWNnVFT244RUtQZlZqc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsgGqPc7lr4Zv2tPkebFwMk355x-T4_l-B_cyyHORaXTW01MVnyJXQXVmibp_aem_Ps6nvaZNplpjlHrHsMM60Q

One of the great advantages of nursing is the breadth of career paths available. During National Nursing Week, we’re honoring the myriad ways that nurses can transform health. This week, we will celebrate UVic’s School of Nursing’s 50th anniversary. As part of those celebrations, meet three Un...

05/12/2026

📖 With the support of a donor-funded scholarship, Jessica Newcombe turned her goal of becoming a Nurse Practitioner into meaningful community impact.

For Jessica Newcombe, being a nurse is about helping people in their most vulnerable moments. As an undergraduate, she shifted from a life sciences degree to nursing, drawn to the hands-on nature of the profession. Since then, she has worked as an emergency department nurse at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria and as a clinical instructor for the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Emergency Nursing Specialty Program.

Read more here: 👉 https://www.uvic.ca/givingtouvic/your-impact/news-stories/impact-stories/jessica-newcombe.php

05/11/2026

This National Nursing Week, we proudly recognize the dedication, compassion, and leadership of nurses in our communities and beyond.

To our students, faculty, alumni, and nursing professionals — thank you for the care you provide and the impact you make every day. Your commitment continues to inspire the future of healthcare. 💙

05/08/2026

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Leanne Kelly, recipient of the Nəc̓əmaat kʷəns čeʔi ʔay̓ šqʷeləqʷən | ĆȺNEUEL OL ÍY, ŚḰÁLEȻEN | Work together with a good heart and mind Award for Decolonization and Indigenous Anti-Racism!

Her connection to cultural teachings guides her nursing practice and community-engaged approach to Indigenous wellness.

We are proud to celebrate her contributions and this well-deserved recognition. 💛



Read more here: https://www.uvic.ca/faculty-staff/academics-research/awards-honours/reach-awards/current/index.php?