On behalf of Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), we want to wish you a warm welcome! The Employed Student Nurse (ESN)* Program was developed to provide you with an opportunity to consolidate the knowledge and skills you are learning in your nursing education program while working as a valued member of the health care team. You’re now part of a team that strives to safely deliver high quality patient care in every area.
We hope your ESN experience will be filled with many opportunities to consolidate your learning as you begin your nursing career with Vancouver Coastal Health.
Sincerely, The Clinical Education team
*The term “Employed Student Nurse” or “ESN” throughout this document will include both students in the Registered Nurse and the Registered Psychiatric Nurse programs
Think of this Handbook as your “go-to” reference guide for all things ESN. Together with this website, the handbook will have the all of the information you will need in order to successfully navigate your new role! We suggest that you use the handbook as a reference throughout your time as an ESN, and refer to it whenever you have questions about the ESN role. We suggest having quick reference to the document, whether it be a hard-copy, or an electronic file you have access to on a mobile device. Please download it now.
Through this website, your learning objectives are to:
