My Role: Provide support to all members of the NSMP; organize committee meetings; host information meetings; connect with necessary Camosun staff; ensure happy delivery of the program.

About Me: I am a third-year student in the BSN program at Camosun. I'm originally from the Okanagan but moved to Victoria 7 years ago where I completed a bachelor's degree in psychology at UVic before starting my journey in nursing. I decided to pursue this path because of my passion for medicine and drive to make a difference in my community. When I graduate, I'm interested in specializing in neonatal critical care (NICU). Outside of school, I do anything that involves music!

My Clinical Placements:

• N181: The Summit (Long-Term Care)

• N190 (CPE 1): RJH 4NS (General Medicine/Renal/ALC)

• N280: VGH 4AB (General Medicine/Telemetry)

• N281: VGH 4CD (Pediatrics)

• N290 (CPE 2): RJH 7NS (Complex Surgery)

• N380: VGH 5AB (Trauma/Orthopedics)

• N370/470 (CPE 3/4): RJH 3NW (Cardiac Surgery)

• N456: VGH 4D (Pediatric Mental Health)

ESN Positions:

• VGH NICU

My Role: Provide support to mentors/mentees by hosting and organizing meetings and events: act as the main contact for mentors/mentees and connect them with the appropriate resources and Camosun staff when necessary; mentor-mentee pairing. 

About Me: I am a third-year student in the BSN program at Camosun College. I chose nursing as many family members of mine pursued this career, and I share a similar passion for helping others. Not only that, but I also enjoy the complex biomedical studies and the endless opportunities this career offers. When I'm not studying, you can find me hanging with friends and family, pursuing outdoor activities, or watching TV at home. 

My Clinical Placements

• N181: SPH (Long-Term Care)

• N190 (CPE 1): The Priory (Long-Term Care)

• N280: VGH 6CD (General Medicine)

• N281: RJH 7NS (Complex Surgery)

• N290 (CPE 2): VGH 6CD (General Medicine)

• N380: RJH 1NS/2N (Adult Mental Health)

• N370/470 (CPE 3/4): RJH 6S (Orthopedic Surgery)

ESN Positions:

• RJH 7N (General Surgery, Thoracics & Vascular)

My Role: Provide support to mentors/mentees by hosting and organizing meetings and events: act as the main contact for mentors/mentees and connect them with the appropriate resources and Camosun staff when necessary; mentor-mentee pairing. 

About Me: Hi! My name is Simrit, I am a third year BSN student. I started the program after finishing high school in Vancouver. I enjoy caring for others and hope to provide a sense of safety, empathy, and respect to patients and families. Outside of school, I participate in Best Buddies, lifeguard, volunteer to tutor young students, and advocate for BIPOC communities within health care. Overall, I am always happy to provide support or answer any questions you may have!

My Clinical Placements

• N181: RJH 4NS (General Medicine/Renal)

• N190 (CPE 1): Broadmead Lodge/Veteran's Memorial Lodge (Long-Term Care)

• N280: VGH 4AB (General Medicine/Telemetry)

• N281: VGH 3AB (Maternity)

• N290 (CPE 2): VGH 5AB (Orthopedics/Trauma)

• N380: VGH 6AB (Neurosciences)

• N370/470 (CPE 3/4): VGH 7B (General Surgery)

ESN Positions

• BC Children's Hospital Acute Rehabilitation Unit

My Role: Provide support to all members of the NSMP; organize committee meetings; host information meetings; connect with necessary Camosun staff; ensure happy delivery of the program.

About Me: I am a third-year student in the BSN program at Camosun. I was born and raised in Vancouver and I worked as an Educational Assistant for students with special needs prior to beginning my nursing journey. I chose to study nursing to one day work in pediatric and adolescent mental health (but I'm also open to finding new interests throughout nursing school)! Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, hiking with my dogs, and singing or learning a new instrument.

My Clinical Placements:

• N181: The Summit (Long-Term Care)

• N190 (CPE 1): RJH 4NS (General Medicine/Renal/ALC)

• N280: SPH (Acute Care)

• N281: VGH 4AB (General Medicine/Telemetry)

• N290 (CPE 2): VGH 5AB (Orthopedics/Trauma)

• N380: VGH 3AB (Maternity)

My Role: Provide support to all members of the NSMP; organize committee meetings; host information meetings; connect with necessary Camosun staff; ensure happy delivery of the program.

About Me: I am a third year student in the BSN program and I chose nursing as a pathway to build on my prior education through my degree in biopsychology from UVic. I am especially interested in youth and women’s health, but I’m excited to learn about all different opportunities in nursing. Outside of class, you can find me outside on a horse or in the kitchen baking something sweet! 

My Clinical Placements

• N181: The Heights (Long-Term Care)

• N190 (CPE 1): Whitehorse Copper Ridge Place (Long-Term Care)

• N280: VGH 4AB (General Medicine/Telemetry)

• N281: VGH 7AB (Women's Surgery/General Surgery)

• N290 (CPE 2): VGH 3AB (Maternity)

• N380: RJH 7NS (Complex Surgery)

ESN Positions:

• VGH 7B (General Surgery)

About Me: Amanda is a third year nursing student. Before her pursuit of nursing, she was a project manager in K-12 education supporting students with additional support needs. As a solo parent to three children, she understands the value of time management, resilience, and the power of balancing personal and professional aspirations. Her goals post-graduation are to work in hospice or palliative care and eventually become a nurse practitioner. When she has free time, she can be found reading sci-fi novels on my patio, quilting, or preserving the flavours of the seasons through canning. 

My Clinical Placements

• N181: RJH 4NW (Alternate Level of Care)

• N190 (CPE 1): The Heights (Long-Term Care)

• N280: RJH 8S (Oncology/Palliative)

• N281: VGH 4CD (Pediatrics)

• N290 (CPE 2): VGH 6AB (Neurosciences)

• N380: VGH 5AB (Orthopedics/Trauma)

About me: Seanna-Lee is a third year nursing student. She has always had a passion for science and is excited to blend her love of medicine, learning, and connection through nursing. She hopes to one day work in critical care or research. She currently works in a medical lab and enjoys playing board games and rock climbing in her spare time. 

My Clinical Placements: 

• N181: Veteran's Memorial Lodge (Long-Term Care)

• N190 (CPE 1): The Priory (Long-Term Care)

• N280: VGH 4AB (General Medicine/Telemetry)

• N281: VGH 4CD (Pediatrics)

• N290 (CPE 2): Whitehorse Field School

• N380: VGH 7AB (Women's Surgery/General Surgery)

Past Role: Founder & Co-Director

About Me: Jamelyn graduated the BSN program in 2023. She pursued a degree in nursing because she was passionate about public health, advocacy, and the human body. She loved creating connections with the people around her and building community. Some of her favourite pastimes include lovin' up her 10-year-old basset hound/lab/chow mix pup, baking delicious treats, and playing lots and lots of board games.

My Clinical Placements:

• N181: Glengarry Hospital (Long-Term Care)

• N190 (CPE 1): The Heights (Long-Term Care)

• N280: RJH 8S (Oncology/Palliative)

• N281: RJH 7NS (Complex Surgery)

• N290 (CPE 2): VGH 6AB (Neurosciences)

• N380: RJH 3NS (Medical/Surgical Cardiology)

• N370/470 (CPE 3/4): Victoria Hospice Society 

ESN Positions:

• VGH 6AB (Neurosciences)

Past Role: Co-Director

About Me: Amanda graduated the BSN program in 2025. Before she began her BSN, she volunteered at Royal Jubilee Hospital in the Step-Up Youth Program, as well as attended the Zoom workshops put on by the NSMP. These experiences enhanced her desire to pursue nursing. She is drawn to nursing because of the holistic approach to caring for individuals; assessing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health; and wellness are fundamental to her nursing approach. She has always enjoyed connecting with people of all ages, but her areas of interest are families, newborns, and women's health. In her free time, she enjoys paddle boarding, drawing, rock climbing, journalling, and playing board games.

My Clinical Placements:

• N181: SPH (Long-Term Care)

• N190 (CPE 1): Gorge Road Hospital (Long-Term Care)

• N280: VGH 4AB (General Medicine/Telemetry)

Past Role: Co-Director & Secretary

About Me: Faith graduated the BSN program in 2025. She is aiming to specialize in emergency medicine and become a Nurse Practitioner so that she can work overseas and provide medical assistance with those who wouldn't otherwise have access. She enjoys the mixture of critical thinking, autonomy, and the caring aspect of nursing. In her free time, she gets outdoors as much as possible whether it is backpacking, skiing, rock climbing, running, or fishing. 

My Clinical Placements:

• N181: The Priory (Long-Term Care)

• N190 (CPE 1): The Summit (Long-Term Care)

• N280: RJH 4S (Renal/General Medicine)

Past Role: Mentorship Coordinator

About Me: Darragh graduated the BSN program in 2025. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outdoors through snowboarding, hiking, and camping.

My Clinical Placements

• N181: The Summit (Long-Term Care)

• N190 (CPE 1): Resthaven Lodge (Long-Term Care)

• N280: RJH 8N (Respiratory/General Medicine) 

• N281: VGH 3AB (Maternity) 

• N290 (CPE 2): RJH 5N (Clinical Teaching Unit)

• N380: VGH 5AB (Orthopedics/Trauma)

Past Role: Secretary

About Me: Mykenzy graduated the BSN program in 2024. She chose to study nursing to combine her love of biomedical studies and helping others achieve their goals. Outside of nursing, she likes to spend most of her time hiking. 

My Clinical Placements:

• N181: James Bay Care Center (Long-Term Care)

• N190 (CPE 1): Broadmead Lodge/Veterans Memorial Lodge (Long-term Care)

• N280: RJH 5SW (Medical Surgical)

• N281: VGH 7AB (Women's Surgery/General Surgery)

• N290 (CPE 2): RJH 2NW (Adult Mental Health)

• N380: RJH 7NS (Complex Surgery)

• N370/470 (CPE 3/4): CDH 3N (Medical/NEMO)

Past Role: Education Coordinator

About me: Cleo graduated the BSN program in 2024. She went into nursing because it was one of those things she was just drawn to and it worked out! She has a passion for mental health care and health education. A few of her hobbies/interests are paddle boarding, paining, watching reality TV, and eating candy!

My Clinical Placements: 

• N181: The Heights at Mt. View (Long-Term Care)

• N190 (CPE 1): Gorge Road Hospital (Long-Term Care)

• N280: RJH 6NS (Orthopedic Surgery/Rehab)

• N281: RJH 8S (Oncology/Palliative)

• N290 (CPE 2): VGH 6CD (General Medicine)

• N380: RJH 1NS (Psychiatric Intensive Care/Mood Disorders)

• N370/470 (CPE 3/4): VGH 6AB (Neurosciences)

ESN Positions

• RJH 6N (Orthopedics/Rehab)

Past Role: Mentorship Coordinator

About Me: Karen graduated the BSN program in 2024. Before the program, she was completing her prerequisites for pharmacy school but decided to pursue nursing because of her huge passion of making a difference in people's lives, whether it be big or small. Nursing also combines her interests in health, science, and the human body. She enjoys connecting with people and learning from them as well. She has interests in health education and promotion and working with the adult/geriatric population. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, playing board games, watching TV, learning about plants and gardening, and finding new places to explore!

My Clinical Placements

• N181: The Priory & The Heights (Long-Term Care)

• N190 (CPE 1): VGH 7D (Restorative Health) & 5N (Neuro Rehab)

• N280: VGH 4AB (General Medicine/Telemetry)

• N281: VGH 5A (Orthopedic Trauma)

• N290 (CPE 2): RJH 8N (Respiratory/General Medicine)

• N380: VGH 6AB (Neurosciences)

• N370/470 (CPE 3/4): RJH 2S (Seniors' Mental Health)

ESN Positions

• VGH 5A (Orthopedics)

Past Role: Education Coordinator

About me: Mila graduated the BSN program in 2024. She was part of the first group to experience the benefits of the NSMP, especially the study groups. Nursing had always been her goal since she was really little and now she is an RN! 

My Clinical Placements: 

• N181 Glengarry Hospital (Long-Term Care)

• N190 (CPE 1): James Bay Care Centre (Long-Term Care)

• N280: RJH 4S (General Medicine/Renal) & 5N (Internal Medicine)

• N281: VGH 6CD (General Medicine)

• N290 (CPE 2): VGH 6AB (Neurosciences)

• N380: VGH 7AB (Women's Surgery/General Surgery)

• N370/470 (CPE 3/4): VGH 4A (General Medicine/Telemetry)

ESN Positions

• VGH 6AB (Neurosciences)

Past Role: Media Manager 

About Me: Sheena graduated the BSN program in 2024. She loves human biology and medicine, so she decided to pursue nursing so she would have the chance to combine these with the social aspects of nursing. In her spare time, she loves painting, snuggling her cat, and binge-watching true crime documentaries. 

My Clinical Placements

• N181: Broadmead Lodge/Veterans Memorial Lodge (Long-Term Care)

• N190 (CPE 1): Gorge Road Hospital (Long-Term Care)

• N280: SPH (Acute Care) 

• N281: VGH 7A (Women's Surgery)

• N290 (CPE 2): VGH 6CD (General Medicine)

• N380: VGH 3AB (Maternity) 

• N370/470 (CPE 3/4): VGH 4AB (General Medicine/Telemetry)

Past Role: Media Manager

About Me: Jennifer graduated the BSN program in 2023. She joint the program because of her interests in medicine, human sciences, and helping others. In her free time, she enjoys embroidery, gaming, and exploring the island with friends. The most memorable part of the program for her was making new and lasting connections with her classmates, instructors, and other nurses.

My Clinical Placements

• N181/190: Glengarry Hospital (Long-Term Care)

• N280: VGH 4AB (General Medicine/Telemetry)

• N281: RJH 6NS (Orthopedic Surgery/Rehab)

• N290 (CPE 2): VGH 6AB (Neurosciences)

• N380: VGH 4CD (Pediatrics)

• N370/470 (CPE 3/4): RJH 5N (Clinical Teaching Unit)

• N475/491: BC Cancer Victoria 

HCA Positions

• VGH 4AB (General Medicine/Telemetry)

ESN Positions

• VGH 4AB (General Medicine/Telemetry) 

Past Role: Production Manager

About Me: Alex graduated the BSN program in 2023. He moved to Victoria from Salmon Arm in 2017 to pursue medical radiography at Camosun College. After volunteering at a residential care home, he fell in love with patient care and decided to apply for nursing. He plans to attain his Masters in Advanced Practice Nursing in the future. In his free time, he likes hiking, practicing Kung Fu, photography, and spending time with his friends and family. 

My Clinical Placements

• N181: Glengarry Hospital (Long-Term Care)

• N190/280: RJH 4S (Renal/General Medicine)

• N281: RJH 8S (Oncology/Palliative)

• N290 (CPE 2): VGH 4CD (Pediatrics)

• N380: VGH 7AB (Women's Surgery/General Surgery)

• N370/470 (CPE 3/4): RJH 3S (Medical Cardiology)

• N475/491: VGH 4A (General Medicine/Telemetry)

ESN Positions

• RJH 4S (Renal/General Medicine)

Past Role: Mentorship Co-Coordinator

About Me: Tanya graduated the BSN program in 2023. She is currently an ER nurse. After studying neurosciences at UVic, she found her way into nursing through a passion for both health care and wellness. She loves how nursing promotes health in a holistic manner, allowing her to blend her passions for cooking, fitness, mental health, and mindfulness with her career. Outside of nursing, she loves hiking, cycling, climbing, gardening, and tending to her army of house plants. 

My Clinical Placements

• N181: Broadmead Lodge/Veterans Memorial Lodge (Long-Term Care)

• N190 (CPE 1): SPH (Long-Term Care)

• N280: SPH (Acute Care)

• N281: RJH 6NS (Orthopedic Surgery/Rehab)

• N290 (CPE 2): VGH 4AB (General Medicine/Telemetry)

• N380: VGH 4CD (Pediatrics)

• N370/470 (CPE 3/4): RJH 5N (Clinical Teaching Unit)

• N456/475/491: VGH Emergency

HCA Positions

• Sandringham Geriatric Psychiatry

ESN Positions

• Dialysis & Renal Care

About Me: Thomas is a recent graduate of the Camosun/UVic BSN program and is excited to share his experience with current student nurses. He is currently working as an RN at RJH 8S (Oncology/Palliative) and will be available to answer questions about what life is like after nursing school! 

My Clinical Placements: 

• N181: SPH (Long-Term Care)

• N190 (CPE 1): SPH (Long-Term Care)

• N280: SPH (Acute Care)

• N281: RJH 8S (Oncology/Palliative)

• N290 (CPE 2): VGH 6AB (Neurosciences)

• N380: VGH 4CD (Pediatrics )

• N370/470 (CPE 3/4): RJH 7S (Complex Wounds & General Surgery)

ESN Positions

• RJH 8S (Oncology/Palliative)

RN Positions:

• RJH 8S (Oncology/Palliative)

Past Role: Co-Director

About Me: Erika graduated the BSN program in 2022. She pursued a career in nursing to blend her passion for biomedical science and her love for human connection, interaction, and communication. She currently works as an ER nurse and then would like to become a flight nurse at some point in the future as she loves the adrenaline, fast-paced environments, and thinking on her toes. A fun fact about Erika is that she was born in Southern England, but has been living on Vancouver Island for the past 19 years!

My Clinical Placements:

• N181: Aberdeen Hospital (Long-Term Care)

• N190 (CPE 1): Resthaven Lodge (Long-Term Care)

• N280: VGH 4AB (General Medicine/Telemetry)

• N281: VGH 7AB (Women's Surgery/General Surgery)

• N380: RJH 3NS (Medical/Surgical Cardiology)

• N370/470 (CPE 3/4): RJH 5N (Clinical Teaching Unit)

• N475/491: RJH Emergency

About Me: Haley is a graduate of the BSN program. She was first drawn to nursing out of interest in emergency medicine and desire to work in the health care field. Something she enjoyed during her time at Camosun was collaborating with other nursing students through the CNSC and NSMP. 

My Clinical Placements: 

• N190 (CPE 1): James Bay Care Centre (Long-Term Care)

• N280: RJH 8N (Respiratory/General Medicine)

• N281: VGH 6AB (Neurosciences) 

• N290 (CPE 2): RJH 2NW & 1S (Adult Mental Health)

• N370/470 (CPE 3/4): RJH 7S (Complex Wounds & General Surgery)

ESN Positions

• RJH Cardiac Short Stay