captain of my soul.” I have embodied this phrase in my personal life for years, but in recent years it has come to reflect my passion and dedication to become a Physician Assistant (PA). Nevertheless, a simple quote did not spark my initial interest in becoming a PA. I was first inspired by Henley’s words through my own personal struggles in my early college years; an arduous journey of self-discovery and humility. In an effort to guide me on my way, my mother gave me a paperweight with the aforementioned
Kacey TylerWhen becoming a medical assistant there is certain requirements. Medical assistants perform both clinical and administrative duties and assist a variety of providers including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. When pursuing an education in medical assisting, it is worth considering programs accredited by a nationally recognized certifying body, such as Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education SA comprehensive medical
My mom has worked in hospitals since before I was born. From being a nurse to becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, she spent a lot of time in hospitals, which meant her family did too. After spending many nights and even holidays at them, hospitals became like a second home to me; and the staff, a family. I learned to love everything about hospitals: the smell, cleanliness, layout, and even the chaos. I saw how controlled yet sincere everything was. I saw and learned things wandering
My most redeeming qualities are my passion and drive in my pursuit to further my education; although I have had some hardships, I have proven resilient. I wanted to expand my understanding of pharmacotherapeutics and pathophysiology, and subsequently chose to stay for an additional year at Truman State University. In that time, I decided to pursue an Agricultural Science Minor to become culturally competent in a rural, farming area, of which I would like to practice medicine. As a lifelong student
In an effort to accomplish my primary career goal of becoming a medical laboratory technician, I will need to ensure I communicate clearly both in writing and verbally. All aspects of life require communicating and interacting with other people either verbally, nonverbally, or in writing; however, in a professional work setting it is most important. Regardless the field of expertise, poor communication could be imperative to one’s career. For example, in a business setting, lack of communication
nurse practitioner, but I am taking this one degree at a time. I want to show my children that you can achieve anything you put your mind too, as long as you believe in yourself. They have seen the challenges I have faced becoming a licensed practical nurse and a phlebotomist, but have also seen me overcome them all and this has made them very proud of their mother. This degree will inevitably help my entire family in the long run as registered nurses in my area make almost double the pay as that
The Why to My Drive The summer I turned ten, my family and I moved to a new house with my grandfather and uncle. My uncle became very sick, thus we had to take care of him, and I found myself asking if I could help out in anyway. Grandpa always let me help with the smaller things, one day my grandfather had to leave for an emergency involving my sister. However, we couldn’t leave uncle Tom at home alone, so he asked me can you do this and that he would be back as soon as possible, I said yes. I knew
organizations to provide care for people and communities that are in need and less fortunate. It would be an amazing experience to volunteer in projects that bring attention to people that seem to be forgotten. At this moment I am planning on becoming a certified phlebotomist because I believe it will start getting me into the field and gaining some experience with patient interaction as well as moving into the laboratory field for after I graduate. What I am absolutely sure of is that I want to belong to
The History of Blood Transfusion: Techniques and Discoveries that have Launched Transfusions into Modern Day Transfusion medicine began only 200 years ago and has been perfected in the last 50 years (Ness, & Schmidt, 2006). There are still new discoveries and new technologies being made in the field of blood transfusions. Blood transfusions today are used to treat blood loss, anemia, and other hemolytic diseases. Over 200 years ago blood was believed to have many different uses. During this time
anybody with a degree can be rich, and he has encouraged me to pursue something challenging and rewarding, and something that I take pleasure in. My parent’s unending support, encouragement, and advice helped me determine which career field to pursue becoming a pediatric psychiatrist, a doctor who specializes in children who have psychological issues. While it is obviously not the easiest road to travel on, I have already begun my journey into entering the medical field. For example, I am enrolled in