TYLENOL® Fund to Advance Diversity in Nursing and Health Equity Research

My name is Una Chang, and my journey into nursing has been shaped by a vision to reduce health disparities specific to pediatric populations in British Columbia. Growing up as a child of Korean immigrants in poverty, achieving health equity for underserved communities in Canada has become my driving passion. 

As I enter my fourth year at Trinity Western University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, I believe this education will equip me with the skills and knowledge to provide compassionate, person-centred care for vulnerable populations. At my university, I serve as co-president of the Nursing Student Association. I also hold roles as a student representative for the Nursing Indigenous Council and Research Committee, participating in decolonization and promoting research to fellow undergraduate students. I am also a research assistant on projects centered around Indigenous health equity and pediatric populations. Outside of my academic pursuits, I dedicate my time to volunteering at Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, where I provide companionship to children and their families with life-threatening conditions. Additionally, I serve as a preschool Sunday School teacher at One Hope Community Church, nurturing and educating children in different contexts. 

My decision to become a nurse stem from my passion for health equity in paediatrics and my desire to be actively involved in research and education. I am committed to identifying and addressing barriers that hinder access to safe and ethical care for vulnerable populations in my pursuit of a more equitable healthcare landscape in British Columbia and beyond.