What better way to learn about nursing school then from the president of the Nursing Students of Ontario. Vincent Lamb originally received a BA in Biology at the University of Western Ontario. Once he graduated, Vincent went to work in Toronto at a corporate mutual fund group. He was there for two years when things started to feel stagnant, and decided that he needed something more gratifying and personable.
Vincent chose to go back to school and was considering either nursing or engineering. He has an aunt who is a nurse which got him thinking. But, both Vincent’s parents are engineers. However, they supported him in any decision he was to make and since he preferred sciences he decided to enroll in nursing.
Vincent looks at nursing as an applied science taking the information he is learning and applying it to help those who are in need of his knowledge, which has captured his insurmountable interest in the industry. The hands-on participation and immediate response of nursing is a major facet of Vincent’s enthusiasm surrounding his decision to pursue nursing
In the business world Vincent was confined to a cubicle. In the nursing world he never sits down. The ability to move around both within Canada and the rest of the world allows Vincent to feel that he has the freedom to work without boundaries. A Canadian nursing degree allows for the flexibility of placement for Vincent to work in various countries.
Vincent is among the growing male nursing population in Canada and is currently in his fourth year of nursing at Ryerson University in Toronto, which has one of the largest nursing programs in Canada.
Let’s get to know him…
What did you want to do when you were 10 years old?
Being from a Chinese background, it was drilled into me at a young age that I will go to University to become a doctor, engineer, dentist, etc.
What did you want to do in Grade 10?
I knew I wanted to go into Sciences, but not medical. I was very interested in Environmental Sciences and researching the environment.
Who influenced you?
A mix between my parents and my high school teachers who told me that I have the ability to make a difference in what ever I choose to do.
What does the word ‘success’ mean to you?
To me, presently, it is group oriented term striving to reach a goal and finally achieving that goal as a group.
What does the word ‘failure’ mean to you?
I don’t think there is failure. I believe there is only success in progress. A certain delayed success.
Favourite subject in University?
At Western, a plant science class. At Ryerson, my 3rd year Community Nursing course because nursing looks to the community for help just as much as the hospital. And, my Public Administration Course.
Who do you most admire?
Aside from my parents, people such as your self trying to seek out information that rest of us are not sure about, and presenting the truth so we can learn and judge for ourselves. Truth seekers.
If not nursing what would you be doing?
I would probably still be working at the mutual fund company if nursing didn’t pop into my head.
Any advice for those considering nursing?
Get involved where ever you can. At school, with your school government. Get to know your professors. The more contacts you make the more doors open to you and you will be able to find more facets of nursing that are out there. Nursing is more than academics, it’s about being involved.
If you could have any super power, what would it be?
At the snap of my finger, water would appear - In any shape or form I wish.
What is that worst trend of the present time?
Crocs – or least when adults wear them.
When you can’t sleep what do you do?
I usually get up, walk around, grab a glass of water, and go back to bed.
What was your worst subject in school?
Psychology
Do you follow your head or your heart?
For the most part - my head. The heart gets you into trouble.
What is your weakness?
Chocolate, it’s all over the hospital.
If could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Right now, the Tropics.
Would you want to be cloned?
Nope.
What is your meaning to life?
I am Buddhist, so for me it is trying to help others as much as possible.
Best thing ever invented?
The laptop
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