NURS 5130 (PDD Term 1): Professional Communication I

BC organizations

Canadian organizations

International organizations

• CNA Policy & Advocacy
  Fact sheets, backgrounders, position papers and other resources on a range of nursing and health care issues. From the Canadian Nurses Association.
  Examples: Aging and seniors care ~~ Antimicrobial resistance ~~ Cannabis ~~ Harm reduction ~~ Medical assistance in dying (MAID) ~~ Palliative and end-of-life care
   
• BCCNM Learning Resources for Registered Nurses
  Resources on a broad variety of nursing issues, including current hot topics. From the BC College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM), the body that regulates nursing professionals in BC.
  Examples: Duty to provide care ~~ Immunization ~~  Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)
   
• NNPBC Position Statements and Policy Discussion
  Position statements and issues briefs on a wide range of topics from the Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC, the provincial  professional association for nurses.
  Examples: Respecting LGBTQ2S+ Patients/Clients ~~
  See also COVID-19 Resources and Opioid Crisis Resources.
   
• BC Women's Hospital + Health Care Centre: Professional Resources
  Professional resources to support patient and family care.
  Example: Abortion & contraception resources
   
• Canadian Fertility & Andrology Society (CFAS): Guidelines and Resources
  CFAS represents reproductive specialists, scientists and allied health professionals across Canada.
  Example: CFAS-ASRM Competency Framework for Fertility Nursing
   
• Perinatal Services BC: Health Professionals: Professional Resources
  Evidence-based information, education and resources for health professionals about perinatal care.
  Example: Prenatal genetic testing
   
• CFNU Position Papers
  Position statements on topical and workplace issues from the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions.
  Example: CFNU position statement on Internationally Educated Nurses (pdf)
   
• RNAO Best Practice Guidelines
  Provides 50 best practice guidelines for client care.
  Example: Primary prevention of childhood obesity
   
• Health Information: BC Centre for Disease Control
  Extensive information about current diseases, health issues and health topics.
   
• SmartSexResource
  A comprehensive sexual health resource from the BC Centre for Disease Control. Includes updates, resources and tools for health providers and an A-Z topic list.