Tala Barzkar
Becoming Tala
“You are no longer my daughter.” Tala Barzkar can still feel the sting of her father’s final words, spoken just before he cut her out of his life. She remembers him tearing a photograph of the two of them in…
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Richarda Gifty Nateg
From Ghana, with love
People often say life is a journey. At just 29years old, Richarda Gifty Nateg’s journey has already taken her halfway around the world. Possessing a lifelong passion to care for those in need, Richarda created her own destiny, on her…
Kayla Lennea
Limitless possibilities
Inspired both by her mother, who worked as a Nursing Unit Clerk, and her own experiences in the health care system as a patient, Kayla Lennea was naturally drawn to healthcare. “I always knew I wanted to grow up and…
Anne Catherine Padua-Narcelles
Like a Diamond
Life often tests the boundaries of love and sacrifice, and Anne Catherine Padua-Narcelles (Kate)—proud mother, wife, and daughter—is no stranger to this reality.
Grace Ramos
From Duty to Passion
This is the story of Grace Ramos who wanted to pursue a different career. Grace’s passion for healthcare ignited when her father fell ill.
Ira Mariano
Some superheroes wear scrubs
Ira Mariano is the 2023 Student of the Year award winner, and is a graduate of Stenberg College’s Post-Graduate Diploma in Canadian Nursing.
Farah Surani
Farah’s determination and compassion
When Farah Surani first arrived in Vancouver, the crisis facing the unhoused community stirred strong emotions in her. Like many others, she initially held misconceptions about homelessness, assuming it was a matter of choice related to substance use and addiction.…
Ruth Carla Aqui
Passion beyond borders
Fueled by profound purpose, Carla’s journey took her from the Philippines to Saudi Arabia, and finally to Canada, each step grounded in dedication and resilience. From a young age, Carla witnessed health care in action: her grandfather’s struggles with kidney…
Mariya Voloshyn
Never stay in the intersection
As the visitors said goodbye, Mariya Voloshyn saw the sadness in her patient’s eyes. She approached the hospital bed and said, “I’m going to make you a deal. If I smile at you, you have to promise you’ll smile back.”…
A nurse is born
“When I saw my grandma getting older, I wanted to take care of her, but didn’t know how.” Seeing family members face health challenges cemented Justine’s future. “I finally found my purpose. Nursing would allow me to help my family…
Jaye N.
Top 4 Reasons to Become a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in Dawson Creek
Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) are in high demand in B.C., and my hometown of Dawson Creek is no exception. Dawson Creek is one of B.C.’s most important hubs for psychiatric care and has so much to offer young families looking…
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