Student Success Statement: Charles Ketterer

“ The best way to predict your future is to create it. “- Charles Ketterer

I agree with charles quote. I believe we all have choices. Those choices lead to other choices, and those to others and so forth. Every decision you make opens up new ones and lead different ways. Every decision you make can either affect your life in a positive or a negative way. I believe we should make our own decisions, make our own paths. We should be able to explore and go past our boundaries. We need to push ourselves to truly now what we want. We need to question ourselves and decide if we want to follow a path like everyone else and not be happy. Or we can make our paths and learn from our mistakes along the way. We need to make our own future so that it can be the best. “ We have all this time and more.” i used to agree with that. Not anymore, life is too short. We need to enjoy it while we still can, think about ourselves and expand the boundaries. We have all the world, but not all the time in the world.

 

Medical Career Pathway: Operating Room Technicians

Operating Room Technician

Duties and responsibilities: Operating room Technicians assist the operating team by preparing the room for the patient, monitoring the patient's vital and cleaning after the procedure is complete. Operating room technicians take charge of ensuring the proper equipment is sterilized and available, this requires supervision of a surgeon.    

Salary: $44,330 annually

Education: Operating room technicians usually need to complete some form of formal education in the field. Operating room technology programs generally consist of 9-29 months of study. Students learn and train in classroom setting and clinical environments.  Students learn infection prevention and control. Common course topics include aseptic procedures, anatomy, microbiology, and physiology.  

Demand or Need for this profession: Surgical technology is not a state-regulated profession.  However, the BLS stated that many employers look for certified operating room technicians. The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, offers the Certified Surgical Technologist designation. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited program, completed on-the-job training or accumulated a minimum amount of work experience. Certified technicians can renew their credentials every 4-5 years by completing continuing education.

Student Success Statement: Otto Graham, Jr.

“ Ask yourself is it right or wrong and act accordingly. “-Otto Graham, Jr.

I think this quote is very important. It is important because it defines who you are. If shows people what type of person you are. It can either say Kind and caring, or Rude and uncaring. I believe we all have a significance in this world. And once we find it, we have to make it our responsibility to fulfill it. We either take responsibility or we ignore it. Once we determine what that is, we see the world differently. The world is the same, you're the one that’s different. We all have a choice, and that choice leads to even more decisions. Each decision leads to a different path, it could either be a good path or a bad one. We all have an opportunity to choose. We can choose the bright one, and make our lives easy. Or we can choose the dark one, and make our lives a living hell.

Student Success Statement: Alexander Pope

“ Act well your part; there all honor lies. “- Alexander Pope

I agree with Alexander and his statement. This quote is has a great significance, it means to act well. This quote is telling us that acting right is the best thing that you can do. This means that doing what’s right is the most important. Honor is something that is earned, not handed. You have to earn it, you need to work hard to achieve it. It is not handed to you whenever you want it. You have to work hard for it. You need to be determined and patient, it's not easy. But it's not impossible either. Patience is required, you also need to have courage. You need to stand up for what you think is right.

Medical Career Pathway: Nursing Home Administrator

Nursing Home Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities: Nursing home Administrators are involved in the day-to-day aspects of running a long-term care facility.  Their degree programs include business courses as well as instruction on healthcare regulations and ethics.

Salary: $49,500

Education: Professional degrees in healthcare management are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education. A typical program may result in a Master of Science in Health Administration degree. Courses may focus on business skills, such as leadership, marketing, operations management, organizational behavior and financial affairs as they relate to health care. Students also learn about health law, healthcare information systems and medical statistics. To become a home nursing administrator you must have a four year bachelor’s degree in a field like health services.

Demand for this profession:Nursing home Administrators must have a bachelor’s degree, and must hold master's degree in health administration. Nursing home administrators in the U.S. are required to complete a state-approved training program and an internship.They must pass a licensing exam and complete continuing education programs for renewal.

Student Success Statement: Rachel Castillo

“ If you do what’s right, if you live the right way, you’ll be taken care of. “- Rachel Castillo

The significance of this quote is to teach us that doing the right thing, is better. It is better to do the right thing. There are many reasons that doing the right thing is better. You can be a role model for someone. You need to be a better example for someone. Doing the right thing shows what kind of person you are. You show people the real side of you, some people may think it's dumb, but it is not. Being a greater example is important, whether it's a person you know or not. I believe that if you do something that is right, you will get rewarded. No matter how small it is, it makes you realize that they appreciate it. Someone will reward you in a different way. What matters is that what you did was the right thing to do.

Medical Career Pathway: The Neurosurgeon

The Neurosurgeon

Duties and responsibilities:Neurosurgeons are medical specialists who treat injuries, diseases and congenital disorders of the brain and spinal cord. They perform surgical procedures to treat and heal a variety of conditions, such as tumors, blood clots and traumatic injuries. These surgeons must be capable of remaining calm and focused in life-or-death situations. They are often required to work on call to fulfill emergency care needs.

Salary:$240,440

Education: Continuing education is required for neurosurgeons to renew licensing and board certification. Continuing education can be done in many ways within this field. Neurosurgeons may choose to sub specialize with neurosurgery in a field such as oncology or pediatric neurosurgery and can complete a fellowship to learn more about these sub specializations. A fellowship generally entails several more years of education.Alternatively, neurosurgeons can complete continuing education requirements by attending classes and seminars held by medical schools and professional organizations. Continuing education enables a neurosurgeon to stay current on technologies and medical breakthroughs in the field of neurosurgery.

Demand for this profession: While there is not a specific degree required for undergraduate study, aspiring neurosurgeons might choose to concentrate their coursework in advanced biological sciences to meet admission requirements for medical school. They must graduate from an accredited bachelor's degree program courses like, microbiology, biochemistry and human anatomy. Aspiring neurosurgeons are required to earn a Doctor of Medicine by attending medical school The National Board of Medical Examiners and the Federation of State Medical Boards administer the United States Medical Licensing Examination. The test can be taken right after medical school or within the first part of a residency program. It is a legal requirement for physicians to pass the exam prior to practicing medicine in the United States.