Student Success Statement (Arnold Schwarzenegger)

“The mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision the fact that you can do something, you can do it – as long as you really believe 100 percent” Arnold Schwarzenegger Your mind is a powerful thing that is possible of much impossibility. To achieve something all you need to do is envision and stay on the path to achieving it, and you will. If you believe you will achieve.

Student Success Statement (Gordon B. Hinckley)

“Try a little harder to be a little better.” Gordon B. Hinckley This quote has the same theme as all the other quotes, which is “Get better, by doing better” and they are all true and so simple at the same time. Such as sports, if you work on your technique, and don’t stop until you’ve reached for perfection, you’ll definitely get better, and the hard you try, the better you’ll become.

Medical Illustrator

Duties and Responsibilities: A medical illustrator illustrates complex drawings of part of the human body that are used in medical textbooks, scientific journals, instructional videos, films, and exhibits. And with technology advancing, they can even draw processes in the microscopic level. Salary: $61,000 - $150,000 Education: The majority of medical illustrators have a master’s degree from an accredited two-year graduate program in medical illustration, and basic science courses (Anatomy, pathology, microanatomy etc.). Most programs require a master’s thesis project. I wouldn't want to be a medical illustrator, mainly because my drawing isn't nearly as good. i also don't like seeing the human body without skin, so staring at it for hours and drawing it doesn't really get my attention. Overall it is a good career choice for an artist who is trying to get into the medical field.

Student Success Statement (Thomas J Watson)

“If you want to achieve excellence, you can get there today. As of this second, quit doing less-than-excellent work.” Thomas J Watson This quote is true because if you want something you have to work for it, simple as that. For example, if you want a perfect grade on an assignment, you have to make it perfect and keep working at it until it is.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Duties and Responsibilities: Licensed Practical Nurses do data collection on patients, check vital sign, care for wounds, collect specimens, catheter insertion, and much more. Salary: About $39,030 Education: You need a high school diploma or GED to apple to an LPN education program (12 months in technical and vocational schools and community colleges). And need to pass the NCLEX-PN licensing exam.

Reflection: Id consider becoming a part time lpn for the money.

Student Success Statement (Paul Bear Bryant)

"It's not the will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference." Paul Bear Bryant Everybody wants to win, but the hardest park of reaching any goal is the process of getting ready and preparing to win. Wanting to do something,was different than actually doing something, and that's when the hardest part comes.

Industrial hygienist

Duties and Responsibilities: Industrial hygienists’ jobs are to keep industrial and manufacturing plants free of health hazards and other safety hazards. They check air and air quality, measure noise levels, and at times measure radiation levels. They also list present and potential threats in the workplace. Overall, an industrial hygienist’s job is to keep a safe work area for other workers. Salary: $77,857 Education: Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, although some companies require a master’s degree. Reflection: I wouldn’t want to be an industrial hygienist because I’d be putting myself in the same risk as the workers.

Student Success Statement (Haymore)

“Righteous community unity starts with ONE upright soul, whether it is a community of family members, students, neighbors, teammates, or business associates. Unity conquers worthy pursuits more quickly and with less effort than individual effort alone.” Mr. Haymore ]

This quote is very true because causes in the pursuit of choosing the right will always gain support because good will always win over the bad. But in order for a movement of choosing the right to start, all it needs is a single voice to gain the support of others.

Home Health Aide

Duties and Responsibilities: Home health aides help the chronically ill, disabled, cognitively impaired, and even older adults who need assistance. Health aides help by bating dressing, and housekeeping. Salary: $20,170 per year Education: There are no educational requirements for home health aides, and they learn from on the job training.

Reflection: I would not want to be a home health aide.

Healthcare Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities: Healthcare administrators manage healthcare facilities. They do long-range planning, financial administration, personnel administration, materials management, purchasing, public affairs and patient administration. The number of healthcare administrators in a hospital may vary depending on the size on the facility: Small hospitals may only have one, while larger facilities may have many. Healthcare administrators may also work in HMOs, health agencies, clinics, or for private practices. Average Salary: $35,000 - $100,000 Educational Requirements: Students should take challenging high school courses in business, math, and English.

Student Success Statement(ANON)

"Your mind is a garden. Your thoughts are the seeds.. You can grow flowers, or you can grow weeds.." Anon I agree with this poem because the mind is an amazing thing and you’re the one who has control over what you think. In this metaphor your mind is the garden and you’re the one who decides what to grow, it's up to you whether you want to grow positivity or fill it up with useless negativity. This includes thinking negatively, which causes you to get nothing done.

What's On Your Mind?

Im thinking about college and what i plan to study, and how im going to pay for it. Im looking for information on financial aid and seeing if i qualify. Im somewhat worried but im going to try very hard these next few years.

Histology Specialists

Duties and Responsibilities: Histology specialists work in hospital, veterinary, pharmacy, or research laboratories. Histologic are also called Histotechnologists. Histologists prepare tissue samples that are used by physicians to determine if a patient has a disease. Histology technicians use equipment to cut the sample into thin slices. Then they put the thin slices on microscope slides and stain them so important structures are visible. Average Salary: $30,000 - $50,000 Educational Requirements: Students must earn either an associate's degree in the field and complete a one year internship or complete a long-term training program in a histopathology lab and pass a national examination. To become a histologist, students must either earn a bachelor's degree that includes a one year clinical internship or complete a long-term training program in a histopathology lab.

Student Success Statement (Earl Nightingale)

"We becomes what we think about"

Earl Nightingale

This is so true. If all you can think about is accomplishing becoming a doctor, you will become a doctor because that is all your mind will focus on. Becoming a doctor will slowly become natural to you, and you wont stop until you accomplish what you constantly think about.

Health Educators

Health educators provide information on health and health related issues. They can assess health-training needs and plan health education programs. They may specialize according to specific health concerns, illnesses, or work or training setting. Health educators may work as independent consultants or in health departments, community, organizations, businesses, hospitals, schools, or government agencies. Health Educators often:

• ·      Perform health training needs assessments.
• ·      Design and develop health education programs.
• ·      Publish health education materials, information papers, and grant proposals.
• ·      Develop health education curriculum.
• ·      Teach health in public and private schools.

Average Salary: $20,000 – $35,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take college preparatory courses during high school.

Health educators have, as a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in health education. Many have master’s degrees. To be certified or licensed to teach health in public schools requires a master’s degree and successful completion of a written exam in many states.

Choose the right!!!

Student Success Statement (James Allen)

“Good thoughts bear good fruit. Bad thoughts bear bad fruit”

James Allen

In this quote Allen is comparing our brain to a tree, obviously a good tree should bear good fruit, and so does out brain, good thoughts, bear good actions. This is true, because if you only think of the right, you will never think of doing wrong. Never doing wrong, let you enjoy the good fruits of your labor.

Genetic Counselor

Genetic Counselor

Duties and Responsibilities:

A genetics counselor is a professional who helps people make decisions based upon their genetic background. Genetic counselors could help a couple find out if their baby could be at risk for any genetic disorders. Genetics counselors also help people determine if they are at risk for certain diseases, like breast cancer.

Salary: $59,148 - $71,787

Education:

To become a certified genetics counselor, you must at least have master's degree in genetics counseling from an accredited U.S. program. You must also pass tests given by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. You must also study inherited diseases, the types of tests that are available and the steps people can take to prevent and minimize risks. Before entering an accredited master’s program, many student decide to earn undergraduate degrees in psychology, biology, social work, public health, genetics or nursing.

Would you like to be a Genetic Counselor? Why? Or Why not?

I would not want to be genetic counselor because I don’t like the idea of my decision greatly affecting someone’s health.

Student Success Statement (Dean Smith)

"I wasn't trying to leave a legacy. 

I was trying to do what

 was right"

Dean Smith

Dean Smith was a humble man who became known as a legendary coach,  just by doing what is right. He saw all of his team mates as equal, regardless of their skin color, and made them live a life of choosing the right by not letting them do drugs, drink, and cuss. He is an amazing example of what choosing the right can get you.

Epidemiologist

Epidemiologist

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Duties and responsibilities:

Epidemiologists study the frequency and distribution of diseases within human population and environments. Specifically, they measure the incidence of disease occurrence and relate it to different characteristics of populations and environments. Epidemiologists perform research, education, and public health practice in universities, government agencies, international, organizations, and private corporations. Epidemiologists often:

·         Work on developing or refining methods of measuring and evaluating disease occurrences.

·         Develop and recommend public health policy

·         Study or research chronic diseases, infectious diseases, disease outbreaks, injuries, occupations, and environments.

Average salary: $30,000-$50,000

Educational requirements:

Students should take the most challenging high school courses (including AP and IB courses) available in science, math, and English.

Epidemiologists have, as a minimum, master’s degree in public health. Undergraduate requirements for admissions into public health graduate programs vary by schools but usually include strong backgrounds in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and statistics.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement (Alex Linares)

Student Success Statement

"Choosing the right is always the right thing to do"

Alex Linares

This quote is straight forward and is following the theme that is always present in inspirational quotes which is, choosing the right is obviously the right choice. I agree with this because choosing the right choices doesn't get you into the wrong situations.

Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist

Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Electroneurodiagnostic technologists use electronic graphs to determine if patients are suffering from central nervous system condition or disease like epilepsy, tumors, stroke, or trauma. The graphs are records of the brain’s electrical activity.

Electroneurodiagnostic technologists’ usually work in hospitals, laboratories, or physicians’ offices. They:

• ·      Prepare medical records.
• ·      Apply electrodes and select instrument settings.
• ·      Perform electroneurodiagnostic tests.
• ·      Adjust and maintain their equipment.
• ·      Record test results.
• ·      Identify patient abnormalities.

Average Salary: $20,000 - $35,000

Educational Requirements:

            Electroneurodiagnostic technologists must have a high school diploma and some courses in computer technology before beginning specialized training.

Electroneurodiagnostic training can be obtained through vocational schools, community colleges, and in some cases hospitals. Training takes one year and is followed by another year of supervised experience. Before beginning practice electroneurodiagnostic technologists must pass written and oral examinations

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

I wouldn't want to work as an electroneurodiagnostic because i dont have interest in getting into the medical field, im more interested in writing.