Starting Work as Nurse
After passing the biggest exam of my life I immediately started looking for work as a Nurse. Here are the bold steps I took to land multiple positions.
Writing the Biggest Exam of My Life
Leading up to the CPNRE exam, I got more and more nervous. I felt that I was putting in all the work to prepare, but also had the unnerving feeling that I was destined to fail. No matter how many…
Final Thoughts on Practical Nursing Program
It’s hard to believe I’m typing this post… but…I’ve finally made it! Yesterday, I walked across the stage in a blue and gold robe as my name was called out and proudly graduated! Standing there with all my classmates, it…
Final Shifts Final Practicum
My final preceptorship at St. Paul’s Hospital has come to an end. I completed my last shift today and overall, the Practical Nursing placement went very well! The benefits of…
In Between Placements
Our Practical Nursing clinical practicum experience for Term 4 has quickly come to an end. My time at Vancouver General Hospital went fast, probably because I was so busy. On top…
Vancouver General Clinical Experience
My clinical experience at Vancouver General Hospital has been amazing! The staff have been helpful, and it’s been wonderful having an experience at such a prestigious and huge hospital! I…
Clinical Practicum Placement
I’ve just completed my first week of clinical placement and am happy to report that I love it! It is not the first hospital I’ve been placed in, but it is definitely the busiest, and most exciting.
Final Stretch of Classes
This is the last week of classes for my cohort! Although there is still a long road ahead before graduation, the idea that I won’t have any more classes, assignments, group projects, or exams is so exciting!
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