About Mary – Practical Nursing Blogger
My name is Mary, I am 21 years old and am a PN student in the 1014 cohort. I originally started out at UVic in the hopes of becoming an…
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Choosing Nursing as a Career
Nursing has been something I have wanted to do since a very young age. I remember going to the hospitals and seeing all the equipment and people and ever since…
Why Practical Nursing?
As a child I have always wanted to work in the Health Care field. Growing up I have always and still am the person that people trust and go to…
About Jessica – Practical Nursing Blogger
Hi there my name is Jessica and I am a part of the Practical Nursing class here at Stenberg College! I live in Langley and am a 20 year old…
About Nelofar – Practical Nursing Blogger
My name is Nelofar (or Nelly). I am 25 years old and am currently taking the Practical Nursing program at Stenberg College. I am a mother of two and currently…
Top 5 Benefits of Becoming a Nurse
An aging population means more healthcare professionals and graduates from nursing programs in BC will be needed to fill both general and specialized nursing positions in Canada. Not only are…
The Most Common Immunizations: Quick Guide for Nurses
Diseases that once affected thousands of people a year in North America can be controlled today due to the discovery of vaccinations. Even seriously debilitating diseases like polio have been…
BC’s Healthcare System Expands to Serve Aging Population
It’s no secret that the population of British Columbia and the rest of Canada has been aging for several decades. The Baby Boomers demographic represents people born between 1946 and…
Tips for Working on a Team as a Nurse
Students who have recently graduated from a psychiatric nurse program or any other nursing courses will surely know the value of working as a team. Patient care requires a fully…
“Be Present, Not Perfect:” Communication Essentials for Nurses
“So many times people naturally devalue the conversations we have and think it’s all about the procedures and the actions,” Elaine Meyer, RN and co-founder of the Institute for Professionalism…
Tips on Caring for Patients with Dementia
Caring for a patient suffering from dementia is something graduates of nursing courses , health care assistant training or a mental health worker program might often be called upon to…
Helping Seniors Transition to Assisted Living: How Health Care Assistants Help
Assisted living facilities across the country do a fantastic job of allowing the elderly to retain their independence while also making sure help is just a short distance away. While…
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