Nurses4All@BC FAQ

Nurses4All@BC is an evaluation focused on the impacts of nurse-to-patient staffing on patient/resident and nurse outcomes. Our goal is to gather insights that will inform policies to improve work conditions and patient care across various healthcare settings. Learn more about Nurses4All@BC here.

Your input is essential! Findings from this study help inform important policy directions, including improving nurse working conditions, workloads, and patient care. Similar surveys conducted around the world have reshaped staffing policies and addressed important issues like nurse burnout.

You were selected from a database of currently licensed nurses provided by the British Columbia Nurses Union (BCNU).

Absolutely. Every nurse’s voice is crucial, regardless of your current employment status. Your experiences provide valuable insights.

Yes, this survey is for all nurses, regardless of your work setting. Your experiences are important to us, whether you work in a hospital, clinic, long term care, or other setting.

As a nurse in a non-clinical setting, you provide a vital perspective on policy directions and nurses’ work.

Yes, completely. Your responses are anonymous, with all identifying information removed prior to analysis.

Collecting demographic information helps us ensure our research reflects the diverse experiences of nurses across British Columbia, providing a comprehensive overview of the workforce.

Only if a back arrow / back button shows up on your screen, else an answer cannot be changed once it has been submitted.

Yes, there are several textbox opportunities within the survey for additional feedback.

Data collection will begin in Summer 2024. We hope you will complete the survey as soon as you receive it.

Our IRB number is #855686. This study has been approved by the University of Pennsylvania’s IRB and follows all United States federal and state requirements for the protection of human subjects.