Nursing students, please be advised that most councils have a student position. These seats are not elected but rather appointed by the council. To express your interest in being considered:
- Please review the roles and responsibilities for the student seat by clicking the relevant council below.
- Ensure you have signed up for NNPBC.
- Review the Mission/Vision of NNPBC.
- Review NNPBC's NNPBC's Governance model and structure.
- Fill in the form below no later than 4pm on May 10, 2020 to express your interest.
The deadline to submit nominations was 4pm on May 10, 2020.
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Our Vision
Transforming health through nursing expertise.
Our Mission
NNPBC is the professional body representing all nursing professions in British Columbia. We support and promote excellence in nursing practice, education, research, leadership and policy by advocating for healthy public policy, promoting excellence in nursing practice and empowering nurses to actively influence and shape decisions that affect the profession and the public they serve.
LPN Student Councillor (1 position)
Please note for 2020, the LPN Council is NOT seeking a student member.
NP Student Councillor (1 position)
This is a one-year appointment made by the NP Council. The Student Councillor may assume a seat on the NNPBC Board as appointed by the NNPBC Board (see NNPBC bylaws).
- Promote the mission and vision of NNPBC and actively participate in the development and carrying out of NNPBC's strategic plan and annual objectives.
- Adheres to established NNPBC bylaws and NP Council Terms of Reference.
- Attend monthly meetings of the NP Council (and NNPBC Board if holding that seat).
- Respond to and post discussions on NNPBC NP Council email and the NP Council SharePoint.
- Completing assignments are as per the strategic plan for the NP Council and NNPBC.
- Represents issues of NP students.
- Informs NNPBC and NP Council regarding issues and activities pertaining to NP Programs in BC and in Canada as it applies to BC student NPs.
- Promotes NNPBC new membership and identifies facilitators and barriers to membership and brings these to the attention of the NP Council.
- Attends annual strategic planning day for NP Council (and NNPBC Board if holding that seat).
- Promote nominations for the NP Council.
- Councillors on the NP Council will strive to incorporate and represent the domains of nursing including clinical practice, education, research, policy, and leadership/administration.
RPN Student Councillor (1 position)
This is a one-year appointment made by the RPN Council. The Student Councillor may assume a seat on the NNPBC Board as appointed by the NNPBC Board (see NNPBC bylaws).
- Promote the mission and vision of NNPBC and actively participate in the development and carrying out of NNPBC's strategic plan and annual objectives.
- Adheres to established NNPBC bylaws and RPN Council Terms of Reference.
- Attend monthly meetings of the RPN Council (and NNPBC Board if holding that seat).
- Respond to and post discussions on NNPBC RPN Council email and the RPN Council SharePoint.
- Completing assignments are as per the strategic plan for the RPN Council and NNPBC.
- Represents issues of RPN students.
- Informs NNPBC and RPN Council regarding issues and activities pertaining to RPN Programs in BC and in Canada as it applies to BC student RPNs.
- Promotes NNPBC new membership and identifies facilitators and barriers to membership and brings these to the attention of the RPN Council.
- Attends annual strategic planning day for RPN Council (and NNPBC Board if holding that seat).
- Promote nominations for the RPN Council.
- Councillors on the RPN Council will strive to incorporate and represent the domains of nursing including clinical practice, education, research, policy, and leadership/administration.