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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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.…
From if to when
It’s hard to believe that less than 10 years ago, Oksana was terrified to leave Ukraine and start over in Canada… but she did. Today, she is a happy, successful, and confident Registered Psychiatric Nurse who makes a difference in…
Top 4 Reasons to Become a Psychiatric Nurse in British Columbia
A career as a Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) is incredibly rewarding. As RPNs, we can make a difference in people’s lives and are needed now more than ever in B.C. This challenging, exciting, and fulfilling job makes for a truly fantastic…
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…
Top Four Highlights From Stenberg’s Psychiatric Nursing Program
1. Supportive Staff Chelsea T. “I would not have made it through the program if it weren’t for Stenberg College’s supportive staff. There were many ups and downs through which Stenberg supported me and helped me grow as a person…
Six Mental Health Tips That Everyone Should Know
Understanding that you’re not alone in recovery from mental illness is an important part of the healing process. One in three Canadians will suffer from a mental illness in their lifetime. This statistic shows that you’re not alone, and mental…
Why I Chose Psychiatric Nursing
Read why four Stenberg Psychiatric Nursing students chose a career caring for the mental health of their patients.
The road to purpose: How self-discovery and learning lead Omeed to Psychiatric Nursing
For most, finding your purpose in life is a journey that has barely begun by the time you’re handed your high school diploma. When Omeed Khoshnevis started a prestigious university business program, he wasn’t following his passion, but he was…
A Nurse’s Healing Journey
Lovee Sidhu has always supported and made a difference in the lives of those she loves. As a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Lovee is now able to help others on a professional level in a career she loves.
An Unstoppable Team
Deborah McGregor and Jonathan Hutchings are at ease with one other. They have the kind of love that lets them be comfortable in each other’s presence. The kind of love that stems from a deep respect of one another. The…
Sleep and Sleep Hygiene – A Psychoeducational Class
After graduating from the Psychiatric Nursing program, I wrote and passed the Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Canada Examination (RPNCE) exam and am enjoying life as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse. Part…
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