TYLENOL® Fund to Advance Diversity in Nursing and Health Equity Research

My name is Erica Cranston. I am a female Metis citizen living in the West Kootenay Boundary region, Rossland, BC. I am a mother of two beautiful children, Deagan (10) and Hadley (8). My children are my biggest supports and cheerleaders during my journey through being an involved mother and a full-time student. After being a dedicated stay-at-home mother for 8 years, I decided to embark on one of my greatest and most rewarding careers of becoming a Registered Nurse. I chose to become a nurse because I realized my passion to care for and advocate for individuals is what I was meant to do in the home and in community. I have a strong and natural ability to communicate, empathize and compassionately care for others, especially during a critical and often vulnerable time in one’s life. I enjoy gaining trust, respect and rapport with others during my devotion to provide care by being honest and empathetic in my nursing approach. Nursing has enhanced my strong passion to learn through research, experience and practice while being able to provide and constructive and effective feedback for all that I bring to a team and what others bring. I am eager to continue my exploration in the nursing world and the many opportunities nursing has to offer.