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Farinaz Havaei on Workplace Violence
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A report from the Association of Workers' Compensation Board says that nurses face more incidents of workplace violence than police officers and firefighters put together. Farinaz Havaei leads a team that has been studying this troubling issue…
Nurse shortage leads to more violence from patients
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Complaints from patients and their family members could signal future violence against nurses and should not be ignored, suggests new research from the University of British Columbia.By tracking and addressing such complaints, hospitals and other…
Government of Canada invests in UBC Dementia Project
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Dr. Alison Phinney leads project to help Canadians living with dementia and their caregivers On January 31, 2020, the Government of Canada announced its investment in projects that will be beneficial to people living with dementia and…
Joy Johnson Named 10th President of SFU
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We are delighted to share the splendid news that one of our former star faculty will become the next president of SFU! We are so proud that such a fabulous nurse leader and scholar will take the helm at one of BC’s research universities, bringing…
Eight Reasons to Pursue Your MHLP
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One of the top eight reasons to pursue a Masters in Health Leadership & Policy is to gain experience in a related field. Details about this and the 7 other motivators on the list may pique your interest in advancing your career in one of two…
See The Lives
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“See the Lives” launched today: a series of powerful videos aimed at surfacing the real human cost of addiction – featuring parents of children who died either directly or indirectly because of drug use.