University of Alberta
Building Skills in Communication for Nurses
We are a group of nursing students trying to promote better communication among all nursing students. We are here to support all nursing students who wish to practice their communication by offering one-on-one mentoring, group simulations and group activities. BSCN was created to try to break communication barriers that nursing students experience, and therefore facilitate a smooth transition into the nursing profession.
BSCN Executive Team
President
Mariam Bello
Mariam is a second-year nursing student in the after-degree program and is the current president and co-founder of BSCN. Her first degree was in Biological Science and Psychology (science) at the University of Alberta. She is an international student herself, and as such is very sympathetic to the struggles other international students deal with. She is very passionate about seeing people succeed because she believes no one is born to fail. She enjoys movies, hanging out with friends, serving others, and singing (in the shower).
Treasurer and Coordinator
Ekta Prabhakar
Ekta is in her second and final year of the after-degree program, and is currently the Treasurer and Coordinator of BSCN. Ekta obtained her Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting major degree in June 2017, and decided to return to school after working in public industry for 16 months. She decided to pursue nursing because she found it be more rewarding and fitting for her. Ekta is passionate and dedicated in helping her peers and other individuals succeed in achieving their goals. In her spare time, she enjoys working out, spending time with friends and family, and napping.
Treasurer and Coordinator
Adonya Bartlett
Adonya is in her second year of the after-degree program, and is currently the Treasurer and Coordinator of BSCN. Adonya’s previous degree is a Bachelor of Science in Genetics and Psychology. She is dedicated to bettering the field of nursing through helping others. In her spare time, she enjoys hanging out with friends, watching movies and cheering on the Oilers.
VP External
Crystal
Crystal is in her second year of the after-degree program and the VP External of BSCN. Crystal has a background in Biological Sciences and Arts Psychology. She is dedicated and passionate about helping others. In her spare time, she likes to eat, watch movies, and take pictures.
VP Internal
Kera Jong
Kera is a second year student in the after-degree Honors program and is the VP Internal of BSCN. Her first degree was in Sciences, with Honors in Immunology and Infection. Kera has a love for learning, research, helping others, and coffee. In her free time, she enjoys going to the gym, reading, hanging out with friends, and travelling.