Taryn’s Clinical Adventure
Hi there, folks! I hope your new year is going well. As usual, time is flying, and a new month means a new blog post. Since the end of November, I’ve been completing my clinical preceptorship at the hospitals in…
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10 Tips on achieving Student-Work-Life Balance
While everyone’s lives and education journey differ,Taryn shares some thoughts and (hopefully helpful) tips about how she manage studying and working and still feel like she’s achieving success!
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Taryn’s adrenaline-pumping experience on practicum
Hi everyone! I hope you are well. Time is flying by as usual, and there have been lots of studying and changes to prepare for my upcoming clinical preceptorship. But I’m already getting ahead of myself – first, let me…
![An ECG demonstrates the extensive antero-septal-lateral myocardial infarction [heart attack] that Taryn witnessed.](https://b2328175.smushcdn.com/2328175/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ecg-1024x530.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
You can have it all
Born in Chilliwack, B.C., Sheri Goldie had a happy childhood. She didn’t have much growing up, but she was loved. And she loved to love. Her biggest dream was to become a stay-at-home mom with three kids. Kyson, Hadley and…
A mother’s love
In August 2017, Carmen and her four-year-old daughter packed their bags in China to join her husband halfway across the world so their family could be together. A year after arriving in Canada, she gave birth to her second child.…
Taryn R
What keeps Cardio Techs in demand?
Taryn’s second lab block included hands-on experience with stress tests, Holter monitoring, phlebotomy, and more!
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A day in the life of a Cardiology Technologist in a hospital
Taryn’s first six integrated practical experience days (referred to as IPE days) integrated her theoretical knowledge into a real-world clinical setting to better prepare her for her clinical preceptorship in November.
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Putting my education into practice: Community edition
Sheri’s second and final Pharmacy Technician practicum is officially complete. It was five interesting weeks of learning more about pharmacy procedures and protocols. She worked alongside some of the kindest and most knowledgeable Pharmacy Technicians. These five weeks will remain…
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The Road to Becoming a Cardio Tech
Taryn’s first lab experience in Calgary was filled with friendship, knowledge and adventure!
Taryn Rowland
How Taryn Followed her Heart to Cardiology Technology
Hey there! My name is Taryn. I’m 27 years old and a student in Stenberg College’s Cardiology Technologist diploma program. In my spare time, I enjoy horseback riding, reading, cooking and baking, going to the gym, watering my [many] houseplants,…
Sheri Goldie
Putting my Education into Practice: Hospital Edition
Thus far, the past month has been the highlight of my Stenberg Pharmacy Technician program. I’ve been experiencing what it feels like to work in a hospital pharmacy first-hand, and it has been far more enjoyable than I was expecting.…
Why I chose to become a Pharmacy Technician
Choosing my path Choosing a career path is not always a simple decision. It can be challenging to commit to one job for the rest of your life. Sheri practiced with the syringe. I was struggling to decide which career…
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