A nurse is born
“When I saw my grandma getting older, I wanted to take care of her, but didn’t know how.” Seeing family members face health challenges cemented Justine’s future. “I finally found my purpose. Nursing would allow me to help my family…
Rewriting her Story
So passionate and driven, it is surprising to learn that for most of her life, Ji’s career aspirations were “to just clock in and out of a mundane job.” How does someone with such indifference toward a career end up…
The transformative power of education
Nelofar Rahimi, or Nelly as friends know her, was born in Pakistan, the child of Afghan refugees. When she was just five years old, Nelly and her family immigrated to Canada and settled in Burnaby. Recalling the sacrifices her parents…
Change Day 2017
During her practicum placement, Stenberg College’s Practical Nursing student, Marianna, joined the 2017 Change Day campaign and helped raise awareness about improving patient safety and quality care. Read her blog to find out how this experience defined her as a…
4 Practical Nursing Career Myths – Debunked!
Practical Nursing grew in popularity during World War II as a way to compensate for a shortage of Registered Nurses (RNs) and meet the high demand of care needed for…
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