Exploring Aboriginal Peoples in Psychiatric Nursing
One of our most significant courses this semester has been the Introduction to Aboriginal Peoples in Canada Course. There is a lot of emotion when it comes to discussing our…
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Semester 2 – Focusing on Older Adults
Semester 2 is just steaming along. Our current workload for most of us include 5 academic courses, clinical practice, work, and family. With the anxious start of our clinical practice…
End of Semester 1
So just like that, 1st semester came and went, a couple finals exams and some final assignments and we slid into what would be a nice week-long break. For me,…
Working with Veterans as a Psychiatric Nurse
Upon returning from deployment, it is estimated that approximately 20% of soldiers in North America have PTSD. However, military counselors believe that this percentage is actually much higher, because so…
Getting Into the Groove of Schoolwork
Stenberg eased us into the world of online learning. The first semester is 2 weeks longer and the first two weeks are only one course. This allowed us time to…
Why Psychiatric Nursing?
My name is Daniel, I was born in Edmonton, Alberta, but moved to BC’s Lower Mainland when I was 5. I now proudly call Surrey home, something I have done…
About Daniel – Psychiatric Nursing Blogger
I would like to introduce myself, my name is Frank Daniel N. and I am in the Lower Mainland cohort of RDPN 1114. I actually go by Daniel, any my…
4 Traits of an Effective Psychiatric Nurse
Students attending BC Nursing Schools to study Psychiatric Nursing are preparing themselves for a challenging and rewarding career helping patients and the communities they serve. Psychiatric nurses care for patients…
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…
The Light at the End of the Tunnel
Congratulations to Nicole who graduated from the Psychiatric Nursing Program! We thank her for her hard work on the blog and wish her the best of luck in her new…
Preceptorship Perks
Congratulations to Nicole who graduated from the Psychiatric Nursing Program! We thank her for her hard work on the blog and wish her the best of luck in her new…
Working in Groups in Distance Education
Congratulations to Nicole who graduated from the Psychiatric Nursing Program! We thank her for her hard work on the blog and wish her the best of luck in her new…
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