Research Guides: NURS 5135 (PDD Term 1): Term Paper: Backgrounders on nursing issues

Backgrounders and resources on nursing issues

BC Centre for Disease Control: Health Information
Extensive information about current diseases, health issues and health topics.
BC College of Nurses & Midwives: Learning Resources for Registered Nurses
Resources on a broad variety of nursing issues, including current hot topics. The BCCNM is the body that regulates nursing professionals in BC.
Examples: Duty to provide care ~~ Immunization ~~ Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)
BC Women's Hospital + Health Care Centre: Professional Resources
Professional resources to support patient and family care.
Example: Abortion & contraception resources
Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions: Position Papers
Position statements on topical and workplace issues from the CFNU. According to the CFNU, 90% of Canadian nurses are unionized and the CNFU also has 40,000 student nurses who are associate members.
Examples: CFNU position statement on Internationally Educated Nurses (pdf) ~~ CFNU Position Paper on Privatization of Health Care
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
Canadian Nurses Association: Advocacy priorities
Fact sheets, backgrounders, position papers and other resources on a range of nursing and health care issues. The CNA is the national organization for nurses in Canada.
Examples: Aging and seniors care ~~ Antimicrobial resistance ~~ Cannabis ~~ Immunization and vaccine preventable diseases ~~ Indigenous health ~~ Medical assistance in dying (MAID)

See also: Canadian Nurse
An online magazine published by the Canadian Nurses Association, with content written by nurses and new items posted weekly. Note that these articles are not peer-reviewed, but they offer current, credible Canadian nursing information.
Examples: ~~ Nurses poised to play key role in advancing precision care through genetics and genomics ~~ Solutions to tackle the nursing shortage and burnout immediately: a review of the literature
Health Canada Resources
Health Canada is the federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health. Has extensive information on a wide variety of health issues. A good strategy to find whether they have information on your topic is to search the Web for your issue/topic and "health canada".
Example: Assisted human reproduction: prohibitions related to surrogacy ~~ Assisted human reproduction: Prohibitions related to scientific research and clinical applications (including gene editing)
Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC
Position statements and issues briefs on a wide range of topics, though most content requires a login. The NNPBC is the provincial professional association for nurses in BC.
Example: COVID-19 Resources
Perinatal Services BC: Health Professionals: Professional Resources
Evidence-based information, education and resources for health professionals about perinatal care.
Example: Perinatal & Newborn Health Hub - prenatal genetic screening
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario: Best Practice Guidelines
Provides 50 best practice guidelines for client care from the RNAO.
Example: Primary prevention of childhood obesity
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.