A Community Health Worker Or Wellness Consultant

I came to America from Vietnam when I was just three years old. I spent a majority of my life with my grandma, who has always taught me the importance of helping others. She always told me to have; you must give, and if you have nothing to give, you can always give your time. This phase has been a huge guide in my life, and it has truly shaped me into who I am. At a young age, I always felt that my purpose in life was to help people. After attending many doctor visits with my grandma for her health check-ups, I was confident my future occupation would be in the medical field. During these frequent doctor visits, I had the chance to watch the interactions and cooperation among different healthcare professionals in different settings. Being in this inspiring environment, I hoped one day I could mirror them and make a difference in people’s lives and the community. Although I have always wanted to help those in need, I was uncertain of what specific career role would allow me to fulfill my passion for helping others.

Just like any profession, there is an education requirement. I mean after all; you would not want someone with no medical

The invaluable skills that I have gained and learned through my after school clubs, Future Business Leaders of America, (FBLA) and National Honor Society( NHS), has stirred up a desire in me to help my community and to make a difference in the lives of people, by majoring in the Public Health field. Through Public Health, I will help those in my community at large to live healthy lives; mentally, socially, physically and culturally. Healthcare is an essential need in life and is a great field that would allow me to make a difference.

While interacting with current medical students pursuing the MD/MPH dual degree at a UTHSCSA student panel, I realized that obtaining an MPH would align greatly with my interests and career goals, allowing me to expand the scope of my medical education and enhance my critical thinking skills. I enjoy how public health combines various aspects needed to treat disease and improve health outcomes, and I know that integrating the MPH core concepts with my medical degree, will help me to become a well-rounded and better physician who approaches healthcare through both an individual and population-based perspective. An education in public health will provide me with various opportunities ranging from the creation and development of community health projects, to contributing to the modification of current health policies. I will seize the opportunity to work with professionals from all occupations including educators, clinicians, executives, and I will become an advocate and a credible voice for positive change through a better understanding of the healthcare system that is in place

According to Bemidji State University, “The community health major will prepare undergraduate students for employment in the community health education, health promotion, prevention and education professions.” Therefore, creativity allows for endless opportunities. A few of employment settings include, but are not limited to, the following: federal, state, and local agencies, hospitals and clinics, college and universities, community health centers, etc. My dream job would consist of educating and improving as well as empowering the lives of

Patients in the healthcare settings have been transformed from being only recipients of care to active members in the decision making of their care provision over the last half a century (Dossey and Keegan, 2013). Patients, in the modern society, demand care provision to be focused on their individual needs and choices. This essay is going to explore how health and social care practitioners can deliver person centred care using the concepts of communication and inequalities in health. Person-centred care recognising the client as an individual and focusing on the unique individuality, psychological, spiritual and cultural

My talents and experiences have prepared me to support the Metropolitan State University School of Nursing mission and prepared me for graduate education. I currently work in healthcare as a certified pharmacy technician and work with diverse and underserved population daily. Unfortunately, I can see how communication barriers, access to health care, physical barriers, and monetary barriers can prevent individuals from living up to their full health potential. I have had patients call our pharmacy to tell us they are unable to pick up their medications due to a lack of transportation access and an inability to pay for their medications. I have also had patients who are unable to take their medications regularly also due finances and an inability to read or understand the directions of their medications.

In comparison to experiencing the health settings ourselves, we were to interview a health profession in our field. Since I not only knew the woman I shadow but she was also in the field I desired, I decided to interview her about her career path and how she became a RN. The woman I interviewed initially told me that when she went to school, she never thought that she would ever end up within nursing. Her first career that she completed was when she graduated from Temple University as a social worker. With this degree, she worked at a welfare office for almost 10 years. She then proclaimed that she felt like there was more for her to do. She was tired of the same routine of sitting at a desk, filling out paperwork and answering calls for people to collect benefits. In addition, she stated that she had realized that she could be helping individuals in a broader way, therefore she decided to reattend college. With

When I first arrived at UC Davis as an undergraduate, I was unaware of what global health was. Although my interests aligned with health topics, such as disease prevention and improving health literacy, I did not explore any other graduate degrees besides an M.D. However, my career plans changed when I joined a public health advocacy group called RIVER (Recognizing Illnesses Very Early and Responding). RIVER prioritized educating underserved populations in Davis and the Greater Sacramento area about how essential preventive care is to one’s health. Through my participation in the organization as a board member, I learned more about preventive care and applied that knowledge by teaching underprivileged communities about how to make healthier lifestyle changes through exercise and nutrition. This organization’s

What is a nurse practitioner? Nurse practitioners are trained to diagnose and treat both physical and mental conditions through comprehensive history taking, physical exams, and ordering and interpretation of diagnostic tests (Yee, Boukous, Cross, & Samuel, 2013). The Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) states that nurse practitioners are registered nurses who are prepared by advanced education to provide primary care including medical procedures that may be required for a specialty area. The purpose of this paper is to reveal to the reader what a nurse practitioner is, providing background information of a mental health practitioner, nursing shortage, effect on the nurses and patients with the shortage of mental

I am a RPN pursuing a degree in nursing. The experience volunteering to a non-profit organization aiming to build healthier and stronger communities in Toronto and from being a student mentor made me realized that treating others with compassion and building partnership with them stimulate positive change and innovations. Actively engaging either a community or an individual in their needs assessment, planning and implementing initiatives ensures not just their personal development but also nurtures a healthier environment. So, I aim to stay committed in advancing my knowledge and skills in conducting research and collaborative practice with individuals and communities.

I interned at the health Wellness and Prevention Service Office, under the administration of Tricia Hughes. Eastern Washington University’s Health, Wellness, and Prevention Services (HWPS) are dedicated to supporting students, and helping them develop a balance and healthy lifestyle. The HWPS office offers a Variety of wellness and prevention programs, as well as peer-to-peer educational program and events each quarter. This Program is targeted at the most collective concerns and interest that college students may face; which includes nutrition, physical activity, stress, healthy relationship, mental, health promotion, suicide prevention, sexual health, alcohol and other drugs, and sexual assault prevention.

A) A real entrepreneur can take an idea and that can be change in to a service or product according to the needs of certain population. Because of this characteristic economists said that “entrepreneurship is becoming an important agent in the growth and wellbeing of the society”.an entrepreneur is motivated by family or society. They offer new completion and also promotes improved productivity. They can recognize and resolves social problems on a large scale. To create social value entrepreneurs act as a change agent for the society like designing and distributing new approaches. Entrepreneur react very quickly and effectively to the change so that they can take the advantage of opportunities. If they can’t capable of quick action it will be result on their process and success. Social entrepreneurs are stepping to solve the problems.

working outside of hospitals, so as care shifts into a community based setting, there is a strong

One of the most appealing aspects of becoming a public health professional is the wide range of careers available to choose from. My career goals coincide with the range of opportunities; however, ultimately I want to work with an organization similar to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. I want to focus on the social and medical aspects of disease, and examine the disproportionate rates of disease and disability among minorities. I also want to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS that is rapidly destroying so many countries. My passion to help others around me has sparked a desire to work with clinics around the world in order to promote change in the treatment and prevention of devastating diseases like HIV/AIDS.