Student Success Statement

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"I will persist until I succeed"

-Og Mandino

We should never give up! Its up to us to fight for what we want, no matter how if the odds are against us. If we keep trying and pushing at it we will get what we want. Its like this quote says one should keep trying until they succeed. I wanted to be able to shoot a three pointer but was never able to. I didn't have the strength to but that didn't stop me. I kept trying until finally i made my three point shot.    

Perfusionist

Duties and Responsibilities:
    They operate circulation equipment during medical situations when it is necessary to temporarily and artificially replace the patient’s circulatory or respiratory functions.This happens during heart surgery and similar operations.  Perfusionists also control the temperature of patients during surgery. Their duties include operating heart-lung machines, administering some types of anesthesia and administering some types of medication.

Salary:
      $50,000

Education:
     A high school diploma with a strong background in biology and chemistry is required.  Admissions preference is given to students with college science work or experience in respiratory therapy and medical terminology. They emphasize hands-on, practical training.

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Reflection:
  This job does not interest me. I'm not very interested in the medical field because i feel like it's a lot of pressure. I couldn't handle knowing someone's life is in my hands. They also don't get paid the right amount of money for what they do. So since I'm not passionate about this i wouldn't do it.

Student Success Statement

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"Nothing in the world can take the place of PERSISTENCE.

TALENT will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.

GENIUS will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb

EDUCATION will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. 

Persistence and Determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On' has solved and always will solve the problem of the human race."

-President Calvin Coolige

30th president of US

This man can not be any more correct! There is nothing more important than persistence and determination because without that we would be no where. We have come so far and it all thanks to the people who never quite and kept going. What would it have been like if Walt Disney just gave up? We wouldn't have the happiest place on earth and all those childhood stories and movies we learned to love! So we should never give up because we never know what we are capable of doing.

Patient Representative

Duties and Responsibilities:
       Patient Representatives address the concerns and special needs of patients and their familie. They work for healthcare administrators. Patient Representatives look for peoples satisfaction, investigate complaints, collect information about patient dissatisfaction, work with departments to resolve patient problems, and educate staff. They work in work in hospitals, nursing homes, other long-term care facilities, and in public health agencies. 

Salary:
    $20,000 - $40,000 

Education:
     Students should take the hardest high school courses in business, science, math, and English. The requirements for each is different, most employers prefer college graduates with backgrounds in health or social services.

Reflection:
      I don't think i would want to do this because it doesn't interest me in anyway. They also don't make a lot of money so it's less of a reason for my to do this career. 

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Student Success Statement

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"Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievements."

-Matt Biondi

One should never give up because that is what will help us reach our dreams. We learn from our failures and losses so we should never let that bring us down. One can only get better so be persistent at what ever it is you like. You never know how close you are so don't let anything stop you if its really what you want.  

Osteopathic Physician, D.O

Duties and responsibilities: 
                        A osteopathic physician uses accepted methods of diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases. They practice in all branches of medicine and surgery but they differ by emphasizing the importance of the musculoskeletal system, holistic medicine, proper nutrition, and environmental factors in maintaining good health.They work primarily in osteopathic hospitals or private practice but allopathic hospitals now accept osteopathic physicians as staff members.

Salary:
     $110,000

Education:
         Must attend medical school after three or four years of college. Undergraduate requirements include one year of basic chemistry, biology, and  physics. Some medical schools also require course work in calculus, English, the humanities, or social science. 

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Reflection:
        I think this would be interesting to o because its not your common doctor or treatment. They also make a good amount of money which is a plus. I can see myself doing this in the future.

Student Success Statement

"The answer to these questions will determine your success or failure:

1. Can people trust me to do what's right?  YES

2. Am I committed to doing my very best?   NO

3. Do i treat people the way I want to be treated? SOMETIMES

If the answer to these questions are YES there is no way you can fail."

-Lou Holtz

I had thought about this but i think Lou makes a good point because if you answer yes to these questions it means you are choosing what is right. However sometimes even if you give it your all you still have a chance to fail. I've learn that the hard way. Thats okay though because at least you know you gave it you best and you could feel good about yourself and have no regrets. These question should be very helpful in living a good life. 

Optometrist

Duties and Responsibilities:

                   Optometrists treat vision problems by diagnosing the problem and then prescribing corrective eyeglasses, contact lenses, or vision therapy. Some specialize in industrial vision safety, treatment of vision related learning disabilities, and environmental vision care. They cant not write medical prescriptions, treat diseases, or perform surgery. Most optometrists are self-employed, however many work for hospitals, government agencies, optical manufacturers, or universities.

Salary:

       $78,000

Education:

      Should take the most challenging courses, available in math, science, and English.  Before entering an optometry school at least two years of college in a pre-professional program is required. Optometrists must pass state exams before starting to practice.  

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Reflection:

  I think it would be very interesting to be a optometrist because the eyes fascinate me!I think they are the most interesting part of a human. It would be nice to help those who need it with there vision and get paid for it. I could actually see myself doing this!!

Student Success Statement

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"Doing what is right, fair and honorable is more important than winning or losing"

-Chick Moorman

I agree with this quote because you should always do whats right. If you win doing the wrong, it's hard to enjoy that win. And if you lose knowing you did what was right it helps you feel better about yourself. Its a matter of morals and what your conscience tells you. For example when they had given us an extra point but no one had notice. It was an honest mistake but we realized what happen and even though it cost us the win. We did what was right and it felt good.

My Weekend

My weekend wasn't very good. Since i didn't come to school on Thursday my parents were upset and they punished me. They took my phone away and didn't let me go out. The reason they were so upset was because i couldn't explain why i didn't want to go to school. I was just not feeling emotionally well. I didn't have the will power to get out of bed. i just wanted a day of school and all the people there. It's really hard to explain but i just had a lot of emotions and i didn't want to go to school because i was afraid to break down. I don't like crying in front of people. My parents didn't understand this and want me to explain why i was feeling that way. I couldn't explain because i myself didn't know.  They took it as me not trusting them so i was punished. They were even more upset when the found out i came to practice but they don't understand how playing basketball helps me. It clears my thoughts and for that moment i feel that everything is okay. It helps me forget about everything that's going wrong and i feel happy. Something i haven't truly been in a while.

Ophthalmologist

Duties and Responsibilities:
                  Ophthalmologist help ophthalmologists collect data and measurements to give the correct diagnosis. Their job includes performing simple eye exams. Assisting with eye surgery. Explaining diagnostic and treatment procedures to patients.They work at hospitals, clinics, or for ophthalmologists in private practice.

 Salary:
       $14,000 - $25,000

 Education:
       Students will need a high school diploma (or GED certificate) and two years of college prior to beginning ophthalmic training programs. These programs may vary in length, but can take up to two years to complete.



Reflection:
    I wouldn't want to be an ophthalmologist because i don't want to be an assistant. I want to be the main one!

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Student Success Statement

"Goal setting is goal getting. Set and get."

-Mark Victor Hansen

One should always set goals because you need motivation but it's not just about setting on must do whatever is in there hands to achieve it. If we don't set goals we will have nothing to push us to do better. Life would be pointless. The only way to achieve goals is by setting them! Nothing is impossible, the only thing holding you back is yourself!! So go out there and set goals but achieve them as well! One is only as good as the goals you set.

Progress Report

    My goals are more like long term goals that i can't really reach at this point but I am taking steps that i know will help me achieve me goals. For example I'm working really hard in class to pass them all with As. This will lead to me graduating! I'm also running more during the weekend so i can be prepared for the marathon. I'm taking lessons to learn how to drive and get my license. I have completed 2 goals so you can say I'm getting there. I like reading them because it reminds me why I'm doing what I'm doing.

Operating Room Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

                            Operating room technicians can also be called surgical technicians or surgical technologists.  They prepare operating rooms for surgery; are responsible for having surgical instruments, sterile bandages and linens, needed fluids, and other equipment ready for the operation.  Also help doctors by handing them needed instruments during surgery and for counting sponges and needles before and after the operation.  They deliver specimens to hospital laboratories for analysis, and after operations they take patients to the recovery room.

Salary:

     $16,000-$22,000

Education:

          A high school diploma or GED certificate is required.  Most junior colleges offer programs in operating room technology, and training.  Programs can go from one year to two years.  Students receive training in medical terminology, physiology, and sterilization methods.  At the end of the training period students must pass an examination by the Association of Surgical Technologists to become certified.

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Reflection: I wouldn't be able to do this job because its a lot of pressure and it's very scary. I wouldn't be able to see someone open up or watch all the blood that comes out. I admire the people who do this because it takes a lot of courage. I simply can't be in a room where someones life depends on me.