Student Success Statement #41

"Set your goals high, and don't stop till you get there."

- Bo Jackson

Reflection: It is amazing when someone accomplishes something with such a great challenge. Such as Michael Phelps when he practices for the olympics. He does not like to go into the water until about a year after the olympics, but when he begins to practice again he practices everyday to get better for about 3 years. He does not quit on his training. Now he has 8 gold medals and the reason: dedication...

Student Success Statement #40

"You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get."

- Michael Phelps

Reflection: I always dream about being an incredible musician. Never just the best in my school. I always think beyond. It does not serve one justice if they don't think about having abilities outside of what they can imagine. It reminds me of a book called Faust. the main character makes a deal with a demon to gain the knowledge of things one is not able to imagine of. He wishes for this because he is a scientist and wishes to know more. Limits can cause the demise of a human; not striving for more than he think he can achieve. 

Restoring Faith in Humanity

Many times I think that humanity has no hope. Many people think about themselves rather than others. I tend to do the same but its the way one has to live in this cruel society. I am a part of the Humanitarians Club in my school. I am not there for my college requirements because I already have 200+ hours of community service completed. I am there to help others and the environment because I love seeing a smile on the faces of others. It pains me to see others that do not feel happy as I do because I know that we should all like in joy but in today's world no one seems to care. Especially those that have had everything given to them in their lives.

Student Success Statement #39

"Try a little harder to be a little better."

- Gordon B. Hinckley

Reflection: This is my mentality when I am working out. I always try a bit better everytime when I run my 3 miles. I always tell myself to run for a bit longer or to do longer strides to get better and better times. Doing a bit better everytime would get you a great increase in performance in the long run. I always work a bit harder everyday to see my growth in the future.

Medical Illustrator

Medical Illustrator

Duties and Responsibilities:

            They are extremely talented artists that illustrate different types of things for the medical fields. They create graphics for textbook, journals, magazines, and man educational films. They draw many things such as microorganisms or even body parts.

            They do this to help in the research of creation of artificial body parts. They can be called to create some artificial body parts, which could include ears or noses for people that gave deformities or have undergone some surgeries.

Average Salary: $35,000 - $50,000

Educational Requirements:

Students interested in becoming medical illustrators should take a college preparatory program in high school that emphasizes art and science.

In college they should either major in art and minor in science or major in science and minor in art.  Undergraduate science courses should be the same as those required for medical school.

The majority of medical illustrators have master's degrees in the field from a program that is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs.

Certification as a medical illustrator requires a graduate degree in medical illustration, a portfolio review, and successful completion of a national examination.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

It would seem interesting to be a medical illustrator but I do not want to be one because I enjoy drawing different things such as animals or cartoons.

Student Success Statement #38

"If you want to achieve excellence, you can get there today. As of this second, quit doing less-than excellent work."

- Thomas J. Watson

Reflection: I live by this type of mentality. There is never a time in which I do not attempt anything with all my abilities. I always put 100% into whatever activity I do. I always want to be on top of the list. I do not want to live below someone. Excellence seperates the greats from the common people, and I know I am not just a common person

Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Medical Assistant help physicians and nurses with patient care. They help with the scheduling of appointments; taking blood pressure, respirations, temperature; and performing other routine patient pre-examining procedures. Sometimes they help with office and clerical tasks.

Average Salary: $17,000 - $18,000

Educational Requirements:

            Students should complete HS courses in biology, physical science, office management, communications, and human relations, although some Medical Assistant training programs may allow only a GED certificate. The training programs can be provided by Junior colleges and technical training schools 

I do not believe I would like to be a medical assistant because I do not enjoy that type of work in the medical field and I do not believe that it best suites my abilities

Student Success Statement #37

"Paint a masterpiece daily. Always autograph your work with excellence."

- Greg Hickman

Reflection: Whenever I practice my instrument, I never settle for being okay. I constantly push myself to be better and better. And not only better than others in my school or grade level. I try to be better than people that are professionals or many that are in college. I do this because it increases the amount of time I spend practicing and the way I practice. Now I am the main trumpet player in the school's music program but I strive to be better than my teacher and better than everyone. I am on my way of excellence.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Duties and Responsibilities:

            LPNs work under the control and direction of registered nurses and physicians. They take care of injured, handicapped, and sick patients. They must take temperatures, blood pressures, and pulses. They also assist in giving injections, change dressings, and assist with bathing the patients. They assist with care of almost everyone who cannot do it themselves.

Average Salary: $16,000 - $23,000

Educational Requirements:

            Although a high school diploma or GED certificate is not always required, it is encouraged.  LPNs do not have the extensive professional education that is required for a registered nurse.  State approved training programs are offered by the hospitals, vocational schools, junior colleges and private schools.

I do not wish to be an LPN because I do not believe I would enjoy doing a lot of things for people all the time.

Student Success Statement #36

"It's not the will to win, but the will to PREPARE to win that makes the difference."

- Paul Bear Bryant

Reflection: One needs the will to prepare in order to actually have the win. It is because if someone does not have the will to prepare to win then one would not even think about winning. There would be no enthusiasm to practice harder and harder each day. It is not healthy for an athlete or competitive musician to never having the will to prepare. If someone prepares, they will succeed.

Paul "Bear" Bryant

Paul "Bear" Bryant was an American College Football coach who was also named the coach with the most wins in collegiate football with 323 wins. He was accepted to play for Alabama on a scholarship in 1931. He left his high school before receiving his diploma so he had to go to Tuscaloosa High School during his fall semester while playing football for Alabama. He played End alongside with NFL Hall Of Famer Don Hutson and also was a part of the 1934 National Association Team. He won 6 National Championships while he was Head Coach of the team

Industrial Hygienist

Industrial Hygienist

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Industrial hygienists look at different health issues, conduct assessments, manage industrial or business health programs, and provide consultation. Many work for public purposes or private practices. Industrial hygienists often:

• ·        Collect samples and perform laboratory analyses.
• ·        Check worker exposure to radiation, vibrations, and noise.
• ·        Calibrate equipment.
• ·        Investigate possible health hazards.
• ·        Conduct epidemiological research.
• ·        Instruct employees on injury prevention techniques.

Average Salary: $40,000 - $60,000

Educational Requirements:

            Students should take challenging college prep class mainly in math and science during high school.

            Requires at least a Bachelor’s Degree in occupational health and safety, environmental engineering, or the physical sciences. Many jobs require certification or a Master's Degree in these, or related, fields.  Certification requires successful completion of the American Board of Industrial Hygiene examination.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

I do not believe I would to be an Industrial Hygienist because I would not like to do analysis on different types of illness.