Graduate Stories

"When I first entered Royal Columbian Hospital for my practicum, I was extremely nervous. It felt like everything was becoming real, but after just a few hours, I realized that I had actually learned e..."

"They said that I could either stay and I would not be allowed to go out, or I could leave. I tried to talk to them about it, but ultimately, my dad was unbending."

"I enjoyed life as a Pharmacy Assistant, but I felt like it wasn't enough. I loved my interactions with the patients and building those bonds with them... I wanted that puzzle piece I was missing so that I could build stronger connections with them and help my community more."

"I love having a relationship with my residents."

"I love seeing my clients’ faces light up when I arrive, some of them even trying to stand from their wheelchairs!"

"I appreciated all the care and everything the nurses did for me. They helped me tremendously, and I wanted to be able to give back and pay it forward."

"I saw the positive behind those expectations. I followed the rules and stayed true to my path."

"Mojgan is always willing to help others and contribute positively to the classroom environment. – Florence Cheng, Instructor"

"Born and raised in Austria, Melanie Hands’ path to becoming a Nursing Unit Clerk was far from the ordinary. She had tried on many hats to find the right career fit throughout her life: from studying b..."