ADVENTURES IN HEALTH CARE

 The program allowed me to explore various options in the medical field, which was helpful at the time. I remember knowing that I wanted to be a nurse, but feeling unsure if that was the right choice for me. I still remember when one of the nursing professors showed us how to take a manual blood pressure and I felt so accomplished doing that simple skill - and I ended up doing that for my OSCE just a few years later! The tours at CNC and UNBC were a precursor into what my future would look like, which was inspiring and intimidating at the same time. Lastly, I was able to connect with so many kind, like-minded individuals during the program; while I don’t see or talk to many of the alumni today, it’s cool to see what they’re up to on social media!  

 I graduated from UNBC in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and am currently employed by Northern Health and working at Mills Memorial Hospital in Terrace.

In grade ten I took part in the program.  I knew I was very interested in pursuing a career in healthcare but was still unsure of which path was the right choice for me. I was most interested in dentistry at the time, so during the program I was most invested in anything teeth related! Adventures in healthcare also helped me decide which disciplines were not for me, such as radiology!  After the program, I asked my dentist if I could come in and shadow, and I did! That’s when I knew I was going to to pursue dentistry .

  I recently graduated from U.N.B.C. with a Bachelor of Health Sciences and have been accepted to UBC Dentristy School- class of 2027.

Adventures in Health Care that I attended in 2019 was a very influential experience for me. It allowed me to recognize the important role that nurses play and the differences that I could make by becoming one. I am very thankful that I had the opportunity to attend.

I am currently entering my fourth and final year for my Nursing Degree.. I plan on continuing my studies in critical care to achieve my goal of working in ICU and pursue my Master of Science in Nursing.

 Going into the program in 2017 I didn`t really have a solid focus on where I was going. I just knew what I wanted to do.

Those four days with like minded people defintely made me think about different programs and exposed me to lots of stuff I didn’t know or think about.

After finishing high school I enrolled at UNBC and last year graduated with a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Hons) Degree. I am continuing on my path to become a medical doctor.

  In 2018 I got a good understandindg as to what kinds of healthcare professions are out there. I think one of the biggest things I remember is the hands on work with each session.

Recently graduating with a Health Science degree 

Community and Population Health - Environmental Health .

I am continuing my education and have been accepted into the Diagnostic Sonography Program at the College of New Caledonia.

 I think what impacted me most was getting to do CPR on the sims , and at the time I was interested in Physio therapy so the portion where we got to use electric tabs to stimulate muscles was pretty incredible.   Adventures in Healthcare  definitely educated me on the many avenues I could take and how important each job was.  Adventures encouraged me to seek out the possibility of becoming a paramedic which still interests me. What I learned and experienced at Adventures in Health Care still holds a lot of real estate in my mind,  and it definitely shaped my decisions to get to where I am. Also the application process was super helpful for future jobs!! 

I recently have become a licensed massage therapist and am enjoying my newest life.