Hazel Rose Ta-asan
RBC Diversity in Nursing Fund Award I was born in the Philippines. I graduated in Ateneo de Davao University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2007. My first job was in a dermatological clinic in our hometown. About four years later, my partner and I landed as permanent residents in Canada. In less […]
Teri-Lynn Butt
Innovative Medicines Canada Award I knew from a very young age I was destined to become a nurse. My mother, a nurse of 35 years and counting, was my role model and inspiration throughout my childhood and adolescent years. The qualities of a great nurse including kindness, caring, compassion and empathy I inherited from her. […]
Danielle Bourque
Northern Award As a First Nations women currently studying to be a Registered Nurse at the University of Alberta, I am very proud on how far I have come and grown in the last four years of my degree. Thus far, my experience in nursing has allowed me to explore and challenge myself on a […]
Stephen Condenuevo
RBC Diversity in Nursing Fund Award When I first arrived in Canada from the Philippines in 2014, I had to face numerous challenges, but I believe in a saying that my friend once told me, “faith without action is dead.” My faith, despite the challenges that I am facing, motivated me to pursue my dreams […]
Stephanie Cabacungan
RBC Diversity in Nursing Fund Award I am an internationally educated nurse from the Philippines and practiced as a Registered Nurse for six years in the intensive care unit and dialysis unit. I came to Canada in 2011 and got an equivalency for registered practical nurse license in 2012. Getting my license as a registered […]
Sonimol Biju
RBC Diversity in Nursing Fund Award In my childhood, I never thought that I become a nurse. But now when I’m looking back on my profession, I’m really proud of being a nurse. My aunt was a nurse and a nun as well, serving in the congregation of St. John of God and she truly […]
Rhysyl Mohillo
RBC Diversity in Nursing Fund Award Though my family influenced me to become a nurse, my inspiration to become one comes from my distinctive desire to provide service to others and care for them in times of need. Not only do I act the role of being a caregiver for patients, but also in some […]
Raluca Moldovan
RBC Diversity in Nursing Fund Award My decision to join the nursing profession was greatly influenced by my personal experiences as a caregiver for my father, my mother, and my grandmother. This caregiving role helped me uncover my ability to invest myself fully into the well-being of others. I am currently enrolled in the Bachelor […]
Manju Kochukunju
RBC Diversity in Nursing Fund Award When the question of choosing a career came in my life, I decided to join Military Nursing service in India. As a Girl Guide at school, I heard a lot of stories of soldiers who served my country and abroad. I had many opportunities to visit Military Hospitals and […]
Janna Mercado
RBC Diversity in Nursing Fund Award It takes a special person to be a nurse as it requires your whole being to be good one. I have always wanted to be a nurse, I have aunts I looked up to as a child and I always asked them what they do. I grew up having […]