Subseries consists of photographs relating to Upshall’s nursing education from UBC/VGH.

Subseries consists of photographs and an album relating to Upshall's career as a provincial board of health nurse and as a public health service nurse in Richmond.

Subsubseries consists mainly of records of twenty students from Prince Rupert General Hospital and Kelowna General Hospital. Information includes completed application forms, results of medical examinations, student transcripts, evaluations by instructors, reports on students, records of practical procedures performed, reference forms, correspondence, and tuition receipts.

Other material includes a photograph of nurses graduating from the Prince Rupert or Kelowna Hospital, an outline of lectures in ethics, and a nurses’ record book. The latter includes names of nurses, date admitted, information on days worked, and sick leave.

Subseries consists of records relating to Campbell Jackson's education at, and activities while attending, the Vancouver General Hospital School of Nursing. Includes records concerning activities of classmates, Campbell Jackson's affiliation at Essondale, and her graduation. Record types include correspondence, a diploma, a photograph, and a commencement programme.

Other material relating to Campbell Jackson's education at VGH, including her application to and graduation from the School, may be found in the University of British Columbia subseries.

Subsubseries consists of two ledgers relating to the education of nurses. One is identified as belonging to the Kootenay Lake General Hospital Training School. The other is not identified. They were probably kept by supervising nurses.

Subseries consists of material relating to Campbell Jackson's education at, and activities while attending the University of British Columbia. Includes transcripts and other documents; a scrapbook containing correspondence, statements of marks, and memorabilia; photographs; and yearbooks.

Subseries consists of records received by Campbell Jackson while obtaining a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Michigan, including transcripts of marks and commencement and convocation programmes.

Subseries consists of course notes taken by Niskala while attending the nursing program at Toronto Western Hospital.

Subseries consists of course outlines used by Niskala while teaching at the University of Toronto.

Subseries consists of articles, reports, papers, speeches, and other material relating to Paulson's interest and involvement in tuberculosis nursing.

Subseries consists of various materials published by UBC. Includes pamphlets, programs, manuals and other related materials.

Subseries consists of two essays written by Niskala while a student at McGill University, and general material on courses taken.

Subseries consists of miscellaneous records, including a report on a diphtheria outbreak at an Indian camp in Peace River in 1950.

Subseries consists of documents relating to Campbell Jackson's education in general, including high school, her nursing education, and various courses that she took. Documents include certificates, diplomas, and statements of grades.

Subseries consists of academic work by Niskala while attending the University of California.

Subseries includes School of Nursing Manual and related documents, including School of Nursing brochure for Royal Columbia Hospital, Isolation Technique manual, and handwritten medical case histories.

Manual includes topics such as Hospital Beds, Damp Dusting a Unit, Care of Linen and Blankets, Bed Baths, Fracture or Orthopaedic Beds, Hygienic Care of Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat, Care and Hygiene of the Mouth, Hygienic Care of Hair, How to Lift Patients, Terminal Cleaning, Application of Binders, Serving Diets, BedPans, Care of Incontinent Patient, Colonic Irrigation, Gastric and Duodenal Suction, Oxygen Therapy, and Crutch Walking. Extensive student notes are also included.

The following photographs were photocopied from originals in Special Collections at the UBC Library. They were used by Ethel Warbinek in the book Legacy co-written with Glennis Zilm on the history of the UBC School of Nursing.

Subseries consists of booklets and articles related to Esther Paulson’s attendance at conferences of the Canadian Tuberculosis Association

Subseries consists of photographs and an album containing photos relating to Upshall's career as a student health service administrator at UBC and an album presented to her on her retirement. The album has been retained. The front inside cover has multiple signatures and is inscribed: “Presented to Muriel Upshall on her retirement. May you have many happy memories of all the people pictured within these covers. Best wishes”

Subseries consists of a photographs of a trip to Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park, with a number of other photographs.

Subseries consists of academic work by Helen Niskala while taking courses at various times at the University of British Columbia. She continued to take courses in different subjects during the early stages of her teaching career.

This committee promoted in-service workshops and support for new faculty.

Subseries consists of an annotated bibliography of team teaching and two
memoranda.

Beginning in 1964 Directors of Nursing from the Lower Mainland Hospitals met four times a year to discuss common concerns. Mrs. Lillies was key in the early organization. “Topics discussed at meetings included evaluation of personnel, staff orientation, role and licensing of practical nurses, education of clinical nurse specialists and principles and methods of nursing research”.

Subseries consists of one file of minutes of three meetings from 1964-1967 and other material, including a history of the organization from 1964 to 1979.

This committee was established to respond to the Kermacks Report. Competence was defined as a measurable/observable performance to or beyond an established criterion in one or all aspects of the nursing role for a given setting, client and client problem.

Subseries consists of one folder of minutes, correspondence and reports.

This committee’s goal was to identify the educational impact of a proposal by the RNABC to invoke mandatory registration.

Subseries consists of one report and one letter.

Subseries consists of one page of recommendations.

This standing committee’s aim was to review and facilitate the effectiveness of the faculty organization and committee structure, appointing faculty members to committees and make and implement recommendations approved by Faculty Caucus.

Subseries consists of minutes of the committee and a report detailing results of the review of faculty organization and committee structure, including information on each committee.

While an assistant professor at the University of Ottawa’s School of Nursing, Sheila Zerr devised an instructional program for nurses to increase people’s awareness of non-prescriptions drugs, focusing on ASA (aspirin). Funded by Sterling Drug Ltd., the project was designed to lead to a broader understanding of the drug and its effects. The information was designed to be passed on to nurses, and from them to the wider community.

Subseries consists of records relating to the research and writing on the subject of ASA and its effects.

The four elected executive members from the Nursing Education Council formed this committee to facilitate planning.

Subseries consists of one folder of minutes and related documents.

This standing committee identified areas and/or means for collaboration with health care agencies, other disciplines, and schools of nursing within the province.

Subseries consists mainly of minutes of this committee. Some correspondence and reports are also included.

University of Victoria professor Dorothy Kergin was Chair of the Nursing Education Council for several years.

Subseries consists of correspondence on issues related to this position.

This committee was established to respond to the Kermacks Report, to identify the variables and potential costs to educational institutions both for development and for implementation of post basic programs.

Subseries consists of minutes, correspondence, and reports.

This standing committee reviewed and developed criteria for the appointment, evaluation and progression of faculty, including the award and distribution of merit increases.

Subseries consists of minutes of meetings and some forms for the evaluation of faculty.

This committee was established to investigate the implications of introducing the requirement of a Baccalaureate degree for entry into practice.

Subseries consists of reports and correspondence.

The membership of the committee is comprised of representatives from nursing programs in colleges, universities and hospitals. This committee provided a forum for the exchange of information on common problems in different institutions and identified the needs and opportunities for ongoing development. It may advise the Academic Council regarding the equivalency of courses given at one institution or university as compared to courses given at another institution or university. Because of budget constraints and the similarity of the work of this committee to the Nursing Education Council, it appears to have been disbanded in about 1983.

Subseries consists of minutes, correspondence and reports.

Reporting to the Nursing Education Council, this committee was formed to encourage evaluation of the effectiveness with which nursing graduates of nursing programs meet the employers’ expectations.

Subseries consists of one folder of minutes, correspondence and reports.

This standing committee reviewed and evaluated instructional materials
co-ordinating their use, and purchasing or renting equipment as required.

Subseries consists of minutes of this committee

Subseries contain memorandum from committee.

The St. John Ambulance’s Child Care in the Home program was revised with the assistance of Sheila Zerr in 1979. A study, conducted by Sheila Zerr and supported by the National Health Research and Development Program Health and Welfare Canada, evaluated the effectiveness of this program in influencing the knowledge, attitudes and skills of child care.

Subseries consists of records relating to the evaluation of child care in the home.

Subseries consists of articles, reports, correspondence and lectures on nursing. Many relate to tuberculosis. Most have not been published. Includes articles and reports regarding the affiliation course in tuberculosis nursing developed by Paulson and other members of the Vancouver Unit of the Division of Tuberculosis Control.

Subseries consists of Team Meeting Minutes and other records related to Third
Year courses, including issues of scheduling, course content and presentation, text books used and evaluation.

Subseries consists of articles, speeches, and other writings and textual records regarding general nursing topics.

Subseries consists of Team Meeting Minutes and other records related to First
Year courses, including issues of scheduling, course content and presentation, text books used and evaluation.

This committee discussed the appropriate education and skills for nurses entering into nursing practice.

Subseries consists of minutes of this committee.

Subsubseries consists of reviews of and proposals for the revision of the
undergraduate curriculum at both the course and program levels.

This standing committee reviewed and developed policies regulating admission, progression and graduation of students, including issues related to student appeals, student health and student records.

Subseries consists of minutes of this committee.

This committee discussed clinical placements and matters related to general
overall planning of the program and staff.

Subseries consists of the minutes of three meetings

The History of Nursing Advisory Committee was formed in November 1988 to encourage an interest in and retention of materials relevant to the history of the RNABC.

Subseries consists of agenda, minutes, correspondence and other materials relevant to the mandate of the committee.

Subsubseries consists of minutes of the undergraduate curriculum
committee, including reports and other information. Subjects discussed include
the content and delivery of specific courses, grading practices, and curriculum
development.