Student Success Statement

                                  “The Right Thing”

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing.”

-Theodore Roosevelt

Reflection: I think that this statement is very true because every time we make a decision we should always choose the right decision or the one that you think is the right one. Maybe you choose the wrong decision and you might end up regretting it. We should always choose the right decision so we can end up having a good happy life without regrets.

                        Life Planning Progress Post

·       I have achieved 7 out of my 80 goals so far. I plan to keep reading my goals until I achieve every single one of them. Reading them has helped me achieve the few goals I have because it helps me remember what I want to achieve.

Medical Surveillance Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: A medical surveillance technician conducts pre-placement and physical, annual medical surveillance, first response to on-site medical emergencies and pre-employment and random exam drug screening. They are also responsible for assessing and treating first aid injuries and/or refer to appropriate level of medical care.

Salary:????

Education: To be a medical surveillance technician you must have an associate’s degree and 2 years related experience or a high school diploma or a GED and 5 years of related experience.

Reflection: I would not like to become a medical surveillance technician because it seems like a hard job and I don’t like hard jobs so this job wouldn't be right for me. Also it kind of takes a while to get to the position where you win plenty of money.

Student Success Statement

“Make each day your masterpiece. You have to apply yourself each day to become a little better, and over a period of time you become a lot better.”

-John Wooden UCLA

Reflection: This quote is telling us to always work and try our hardest no matter what it is. If you keep on trying to do your best every time you do that certain thing you will keep getting better and better until you’re the best you can be at that.

Military Medical Opportunities

                                           Psychiatrist

Duties and Responsibilities: An army psychiatrist examines, diagnoses, and treats or prescribes a course of treatment for mental or emotional disabilities, illnesses, intellectual disabilities, or situational maladjustment. They also conduct and supervise patient care and conduct medical research on diseases or military importance.

Compensation: 30 days of vacation paid annually, no-cost or low-cost medical and dental care, and Noncontributory retirement benefits with 20 years of qualifying service

Requirements: You must have the ability to operate while under stress, apply critical thinking skills, make decisions and translate those skills to battlefield conditions. You must also have the technical skills and the ability to apply the appropriate treatment or procedure at the right moments.  

Reflection: I would not like to become a psychiatrist from the military because they don’t pay you with money they pay you with benefits. Also that would be a lot of work to work where there are people who fight for our country and there is constant battles and blood.

Western Oregon vs. Central Washington

Summary: In this softball game it was Sara Tucholsky’s first home run ever made in her whole life. She was so happy because it was her first and it went over the fence and she ran but she didn’t touch first base. As she was running back to first she fell tore her knee ligament. She wasn’t at first base yet so she crawled until she got there. No one knew what to do until two team mates, Mallory and Liz, had the idea to carry her to all the bases and complete her first home run. When they turned to see the crowd they saw emotional faces and tears. Their coach was so proud of them and Sara and her coach Pam were thankful. Even though that torn knee ligament ended her softball career she will never forget what those two girls did for her.

Student Success Statement

“It’s a great moment when someone has character to step up and do the right thing at the right time.”

-Pam Knox (Head Softball Coach Western Oregon)

Reflection: I think that this is a good statement because some people need to step up to their consequences and who knows you may help a person that needs your help by you doing the right thing. That will also make you seem as a responsible person.

                         Medical Illustrator

Duties and Responsibilities: A medical illustrator is an artist with extensive training in medicine, science, communication, and media technology. They create imagery that advances medical science knowledge. They work closely with physicians and scientists to provide visual content for journals, books, presentations, magazines, advertisement, etc.

Salary: $ 62,000 - $ 85,000

Education: In order to become a medical illustrator you must have a master’s degree from an accredited graduate program in medical illustration. Also there is the Board of Certification of Medical Illustrators which is an independent body that administrates a two – part test to verify the competency of medical illustrators. That test includes a written test and a portfolio review.

Reflection: I would not like to become a medical illustrator because I don’t like drawing and I think it would be hard for me. Also you must go through a long and hard education to get to the level to where you just barely start the job and I don’t want that I want a short career.

                       The 10 Indian Commandments

1. Treat the Earth and all that dwells therein with respect.

2. Remain close to the Great Spirit.

 

3. Show great respect to your fellow beings.

4. Work together for the benefit of all mankind.

5. Give assistance and kindness wherever needed.

6. Do what you know to be right.

7. Look after the well-being of mind and body.

8. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater good.

9. Be truthful and honest at all times.

10. Take full responsibility for your actions.

Reflection: I think that these commandments are true and should be followed not only by Native American decedents but by everyone to be nice to one another and be happy without any worries or troubles. 

                       Student Success Statement

“A promise must never be broken.”

-Alexander Hamilton

Reflection: I think that this statement is very true because when someone breaks a promise they made with you, you feel bad and when you break your promise not only do you make that other person feel bad but you feel bad yourself as well. 

                               Medical Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities: Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other types of health practitioners. They usually take and record patient’s history and personal information, measure vital signs, help physicians with examination, give patients injections, prepare laboratory test, and schedule appointments.

Salary: $ 29,370

Education: In order to become a medical assistant you must have a postsecondary education such as a certificate or you may enter with a high school diploma and get on the job training.  

Reflection: I would like to become a medical assistant because I want to be any type of assistant when I’m older. I would like this job because it is easy and it pays well. Also it must be fun working at a doctors office.

               Student Success Statement

                 Visualization-Imagination

                               “What you see is what you get.”

                                                -Anonymous

Reflection: I think that this statement is very true because if you see something that you really want you’re going to strive for it. If you see yourself in the mirror and you see a complete different person and that’s what you want to be then you will do your best to get there.

Student Success Statement

“My basic principle is that you don’t make decisions because they are easy; you make them because they are cheap; you don’t make them because they’re popular; you make them because you’re right.”

-Theodore Hesburgh

(Former President of Norte Dame)

Reflection: I think that this statement is true because decisions are not easy at all especially when someone else depends on that decision. You always should think about what that decision can cause and who might be paying the consequences for that if that decision is not right.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Duties and Responsibilities: Licensed practical nurses provide basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses or doctors. They may work at nursing care homes, extended care facilities, hospitals, physician offices, and private homes. Their responsibilities include: monitoring patients health (checking blood pressure), provide comfort for their patients (helping them bathe or dress), administrate basic patient care (change bandages and inserting catheters), keep records on patients health, report patients concerns to their doctors, etc.

Salary: $ 41,540

Education: In order to become a licensed practical nurse you must take an educational program, be approved, and receive your certificate or diploma. Then you must complete a state approved program, the National Council Licensure Exam or NCLEX-PN. You must pass the test and get a license to be able to work as an LPN.

Reflection: I would not like to become an LPN because I already know what I want to work in. Also you have to take care of others and I think that I would not want to do that in the future.

Student Success Statement

“It is our duty to concentrate all our influence to which is sound and good and unpopular that which is unsound (not good).”

-Joseph Smith

Reflection: I think that this statement is true because we should always concentrate in doing well and trying to ignore or not to do the bad things.

Home Health Aide

Duties and Responsibilities: Home health aides help and enable patients to stay in their homes by monitoring and recording patient condition and providing support and personal services. Some of their duties involve observing physical and mental conditions, providing housekeeping and laundry services, assist patients with bathing and changing, and help family members to care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient.

Salary: $ 20,100                                                                                             

Education: In order to become a home health aide you must not have a high school diploma but is better if you do for if you want to do something else in the future. You must complete on the job training from nurses or assistants.

Reflection: I would like to become a home health aide because you can help out disabled people or old people and it pays alright. It’s a good job because it’s an easy job that you can learn really fast.