Logo:
 
ENGBC's logo, created in 1979, was intended as a symbol of different aspects of Emergency 
nursing care delivery.  The two overlapping crosses represent the evolution of care throughout
the ages, while the two circles represent the wheels of nursing progress.  Finally, the use of 
italics in the title signifies ongoing progression of Emergency nursing.


History:
 
The Emergency Nurses Group of B.C. was formed in 1975 by a group of nurses from the Lower 
Mainland.  Bylaws were created in 1976 and in 1982 ENGBC joined the National Emergency Nurses 
Affiliation (NENA).  Through the years, ENGBC has been instrumental in the development of 
outlines for Post Basic courses in Emergency Nursing.  One of the recent projects ENGBC 
particicipated in was the development of National certification criteria.  For more 
information on current projects and certification dates contact the current presidentat the 
address listed below.


ENGBC Objectives:
  
To provide optimum Emergency Nursing care to patients in the following ways:

*     helping to establish improved standards of Emergency Nursing.
*     promoting better communication and opportunities for the interchange 
      of ideas within the field of Emergency Nursing.
*     supporting, promoting and participating in formal programs of 
      instruction in nursing techniques.
*     encouraging development of accredited post basic courses in 
      Emergency Nursing.
*     improving community relations through programs in Emergency related 
      health issues.


Meetings:
 
ENGBC holds an Annual General Meeting every Fall, with a different location yearly.  This is 
always in conjunction with an educational seminar one to two days in length.  Some of the past 
educational topics have been ACLS/ATLS updates, cardiac care, pharmacology, migraine headache 
treatments and Paediatric Emergency care.


Newsletter:
 
The News Line is a quarterly published newsletter.  It is distributed to the RNABC 
library, all hospitals and ENGBC members in BC.


Educational Funding:
 
There are small bursaries available for all members that have been in good standing for one year.  
They are granted to members participating in educational programs relevant to Emergency Nursing.  
Any member interested in applying may write a letter to the current President outlining the 
intended course content and costs.  The amount of these bursaries are 50% of the cost of the 
course to a maximum of $100.00.


Resource Person:
       
                                    J. Calnan (current President)
                                    ENGBC 
                                    c/o RNABC
                                    2855 Arbutus St
                                    Vancouver, BC
                                    V6J 3Y8

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