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Join us, Avni, Arvinder, and Manzil, as we share our journey through the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program at Stenberg College. As students still early in the program, every week brings new challenges, hands-on experiences, and opportunities to grow. Through this blog series, we hope to give readers a real look into student life in nursing school and what it feels like to slowly transition from classroom learning into clinical settings.

“Am I enough?”  Berenice Vega Ramírez has struggled with this question for much of her life, often questioning her worth. She was given up for adoption at birth by her mother, who was just 16 when she was born.

Afia Biaa Poku embodies a rare kind of confidence — calm, steady, and deeply grounded. It’s in the way she speaks, how she listens, and how she carries herself. Beneath her composed presence is a story of faith, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of making life better for those around her.

Ida grew up in Accra, Ghana, surrounded by love and support. With protective parents, her childhood was safe and sheltered, perhaps a little too sheltered. She spent most of her time indoors on her computer and reading books. Life was comfortable in Ghana, although she often felt her world was too small for her dreams.

Munira Assan knows what it feels like to live without care. Through time and experience, she also knows the life affirming and life changing significance of caring and being cared for.

On her first day in lab, Doreen was nervous but excited. After her final evaluation, she walked out confident, proud, and practicum-ready. 💊 Head to the link in our bio to read Doreen’s blog and find out what it’s really like inside Stenberg’s Pharmacy Technician labs — from Community to Hospital pharmacy and everything in between.

This is my career-change story: my name is Lindsay Heier, and I live in the beautiful Okanagan region in British Columbia. I am a wife and a proud mother to the sweetest 2-year-old little girl.

In Speaking Our Truth: A Journey of Reconciliation, Monique Gray Smith invites readers of all ages to learn about the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools in Canada. Through stories, teachings and questions for reflection, the book encourages readers to think deeply about reconciliation and what it means to be an ally.

Five weeks, one community pharmacy, and a whole lot of learning. 💊

People often say life is a journey. At just 29 years old, Richarda Gifty Nateg’s journey has already taken her halfway around the world.

If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants. These wise words of Sir Isaac Newton come to mind, as I stare aimlessly at my computer screen with 40 tabs open, ECG strips and..

Have you ever heard the phrase, 'Until all of us have made it, none of us have made it'? These are the famous words of Rosemary Brown, and not only are they a catchy slogan, but they were said as a ra..

Imagine trains frequently coming to loud, screeching halts as workers spent countless hours oiling their machinery, repeating the process over and over. This was the sad reality until one day, a brill...

Black History Month is a time to reflect on and recognize the achievements, resilience, and contributions of Black people throughout history. In Canada, this month serves as an opportunity to celebrat...

No matter how old you are, you can always pursue your dream

Black History Month is a celebration of the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who have had a major impact on Canada and the world. In this blog, I write about how...

Black History Month is a celebration of the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who have had a major impact on Canada and the world. In this blog, I write about how...

Community pharmacy is an excellent way to serve the community, care for people in need, and help them.