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About Arden Townshend

My path to ET nursing has been a series of happy circumstances. I took nursing as a stepping stone to medicine but quickly realized that nursing was where my heart was. I attended the University of Northern BC in Prince George (which I thought was just past Hope!) because it was the school that offered me the earliest entrance; although it was not my ideal climate, after finishing school I realized the education I had received in the North was excellent. Read More ยป

Skin issues?

Skin Assessment Guide & App
When you’re having an issue with your ostomy, it can halt your whole life until you get it solved. For many, access to a Nurse Specialized in Wound Ostomy & Continence can be tricky. Or sometimes issues crop up on the Sunday of a long weekend, or in the middle of […]

By Arden Townshend|2020-09-23T16:03:18+00:00October 1st, 2020|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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Info Session for Colorectal Cancer Clinical Trials

Colorectal Cancer Canada Conference
Are you interested in learning more about clinical trials for precision medicine treatments for colorectal cancer? Participating in a trial can help people in the future who are facing the same diagnosis you have. Find out more about trials being conducted and what is on the treatment horizon for colorectal cancer.

Date: October […]

By Arden Townshend|2020-09-23T10:29:09+00:00September 23rd, 2020|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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Pouch Covers – by Thelma!

Pouch covers by Thelma’s Fibre Art
Summer weather can mean heat rashes
The warm summer weather is so welcome, and helps facilitate distanced visits with family and friends we haven’t seen as much lately – sitting out in the yard or on the patio makes it safer to enjoy each others’ company.

However along with the warmer days […]

By Arden Townshend|2020-08-14T13:32:40+00:00August 14th, 2020|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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COVID Resources App from BC Health

Source for up-to-date information
The amount of information about COVID-19 can be a bit overwhelming these days. It’s not always easy to determine if the source is reputable, and if it applies to us, here in BC.

There is now an app available for download or use online from the BC Government that shows updated information so […]

By Arden Townshend|2020-05-12T10:48:33+00:00May 14th, 2020|COVID-19, Uncategorized|0 Comments
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National Nurses Week

Celebrating our colleagues
May 11-17 is National Nurses Week and we would like to acknowledge the hard work of all of our nursing colleagues across the country, and across the world.

Nursing is a diverse, unique and evolving profession, and we are grateful to the millions of people who decided to take on the challenge of becoming […]

By Arden Townshend|2020-05-12T10:10:46+00:00May 12th, 2020|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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