The Hospital Setting vs. Classroom Setting
The Practical Nursing program has taught me a lot about the human body, how it works, and staying healthy. Countless days (and nights) have been dedicated to studying and learning…
Posts by Marianna Marrocco
Reflecting on the Practical Nursing field
I started this blog as a nursing student to share my experiences of my journey and allow others to have an insight into what nursing school entails. Becoming a nurse…
The Art of IV Testing
As the Practical Nursing semester is soon approaching an end, I have completed yet another lab exam to prepare for nursing in an acute unit. This time we were tested…
A Nursing Student’s Guide to Staying Healthy
This blog post is about balancing school, work, having a social life, eating healthy, going to the gym often, and getting at least eight hours of sleep each night.
Change Day 2017
During her practicum placement, Stenberg College’s Practical Nursing student, Marianna, joined the 2017 Change Day campaign and helped raise awareness about improving patient safety and quality care. Read her blog to find out how this experience defined her as a…
Preceptorship: Working with Dementia Patients
Practical Nursing student, Marianna’s first preceptorship took place at a residential care home, and I was very fortunate to work with and learn about caring for patients who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Read about her experience…
5 Tips for Studying Pharmacology
Pharmacology (pronounced: ˌfärməˈkäləjē/): the branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs – as defined on the internet. Pharmacology: the toughest course offered in…
My Journey to Term 3
“You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.” – Dr. Seuss Summer is finally here and so…
