How med-surg inspired me to become a stem cell donor
During my fourth semester of the Psychiatric Nursing program, we took a medical‑surgical nursing course. All the rumours I had heard about the course were true: it was intense, challenging,…
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Third Semester Psychiatric Nursing Labs
I can’t describe my third semester Psychiatric Nursing Labs without first introducing my lab instructor, Anne Burlington. Anne is a smiling, welcoming and funny person who loves to teach. She’s a world traveller with great stories about her adventures, and…
The importance of healing
Getting sick was one of my biggest fears going through the Psychiatric Nursing Diploma program. There’s no such thing as a week off mid-semester in a fast-paced program. When I…
We all have Mental Health
Remember our Psychiatric Nursing blogger, Elizabeth? She’s written some amazing pieces for us. We’re not the only people who love Elizabeth’s writing. Check out the piece below that she wrote for her employer. Thanks for the tips, Elizabeth!
Breaking The Cycle: Debra Andrew
Today, Debra Andrew’s life is filled with love, happiness and success but it wasn’t always that way. The daughter of a teenage mom, Debra felt lost in her early years…
My First Clinical Experience in Psychiatric Nursing
At the end of the first semester, Psychiatric Nursing students shadow care aids as part of their clinical experience to learn the basics of patient care…or so I thought. I can confidently say my experience at practicum expanded way beyond…
Learning how to fail: The key to surviving my first semester
My first failing mark was for the participation of a discussion forum within a few weeks of starting the Psychiatric Nursing course. I had completely forgotten to do my peer…
My First Nursing Conference, Made Possible by The BC Nurses’ Union
Attending the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) Human Rights and Equity conference was an impactful and overwhelmingly informative experience. Last summer, I registered as a BCNU student member, as membership is…
10 Ways to Recuperate on a Student Budget this Winter
Taking online classes means spending a lot of time in front of a computer screen. As a Psychiatric Nursing student on a limited budget, I have explored some digital screen-free…
8 essential elements for a productive workspace
During the first two months of school into the Psychiatric Nursing Program, my home was in chaos. I moved into an unfinished house and was renovating it while trying to…
Meet Elizabeth: Our Psychiatric Nursing Blogger
Hi! I’m Elizabeth from the sunny Okanagan and I’m in the Psychiatric Nursing Diploma program. After completing a Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Psychology and pursuing a Master…
The Selflessness of Two Nurses
A tale of how two friends showed the utmost altruism Both Elisha Waite and Kari-Lynn Traynor were nominated by their instructors for the 2017 Student of the Year award. During…
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