This summer has been a really interesting one. This was one of the first online classes that I have taken and I has been an extremely interesting experience. At times the instructions were unclear and there was a few times I was going to drop the class, but needless to say I made it through.
This past weekend I went home to Saint Louis and I had a great time. I got to go to my best friends mom's 50th birthday party and it was a great experience. I was able to spend time with some very successful and very happy 50 and ups. It really changed my perspective on getting older. I know that 50 isn't really that old but for 20 year old me that's more than double my life.
I was able to see some lifelong friends reunite and see that there is life after 40. These "old" people had a great time and really know how to party. They danced and sang all night and I even was ready to go to bed before them. That was crazy for me because I expected the opposite. I was also able to catch up with some friends and family which was great as well.
Next week I will be attending my first leadership conference and I am extremely excited. I have never experienced anything like this and I dont really know what to expect but im excited. I have the opportunity to represent Missouri State University at this conference and I will do my best to be the best student leader I can be.
Monday, July 21, 2014
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Last days at the hospital
Im coming up on my last days at the hospital and im kind of sad about it. I had to cut my hours dramatically to focus more on school because I know that I will not be in phlebotomy all of my life. I must BECOME A DOCTOR. IF not for myself for all the people that I plan to help. Im sure people probably get tired of hearing me talk about becoming a doctor, but its my passion and therefore its my life.
I will never stop talking about it until I reach my goal and then I will be the best Doctor in the world. That's a goal of mines too!
I will never stop talking about it until I reach my goal and then I will be the best Doctor in the world. That's a goal of mines too!
Monday, July 7, 2014
My Holiday Weekend
I hope everyone had a great 4th. Personally I enjoyed myself. I did what I love to do! I worked. It was great working in the emergency room over the holiday weekend. I promise there is nothing like it! Of course I expected to see many firework injuries, and as grim as it may sound I was excited to see what was going to come in. I think that all people in the medical field don't really want people to get hurt, but we feed off of the adrenaline and the opportunity to help someone get better. Clearly that's the entire reason you decide to go into this line of work.
One injury in particular I found really interesting. Some one was brought into the emergency room with an injury to the hand. I wasn't sure how bad it would be, but after all of the minor injuries we had come in I wasn't expecting much. Boy was I wrong. The patients had had been completely blown off. The only thing left was broken bone and a lot of blood, tissue, and tendons. It was so bad that the doctor decided to not really focus on the hand since it couldn't be saved. Instead we were to focus on the other injuries.
Being a health care worker sometimes it is easy to get caught up in the science and excitement of the injury and you loose the patient. In some situations its okay to loose the patient because it allows you to not get too involved or too personal. I began to think about how this patients life will change drastically when they wake up in recovery from their surgery.
Its amazing how this person was trying to put on a show for others and one simple mistake will change his life forever.
One injury in particular I found really interesting. Some one was brought into the emergency room with an injury to the hand. I wasn't sure how bad it would be, but after all of the minor injuries we had come in I wasn't expecting much. Boy was I wrong. The patients had had been completely blown off. The only thing left was broken bone and a lot of blood, tissue, and tendons. It was so bad that the doctor decided to not really focus on the hand since it couldn't be saved. Instead we were to focus on the other injuries.
Being a health care worker sometimes it is easy to get caught up in the science and excitement of the injury and you loose the patient. In some situations its okay to loose the patient because it allows you to not get too involved or too personal. I began to think about how this patients life will change drastically when they wake up in recovery from their surgery.
Its amazing how this person was trying to put on a show for others and one simple mistake will change his life forever.
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Opps
I really must have been confused the first time I read the assignment because I wasn't aware that we were supposed to be writing a journal everyday. I guess this does however set me up for a great first journal entry.
This screw up clearly shows how overwhelmed I have become by this summer. I know that most students take their summer to enjoy family and friends and just time off from school. I decided to work full time and take 10 credit hours of summer classes. While I know this is a decision that I made I am beginning to regret it almost. I just really dislike the fact that I have not had anytime to enjoy my summer.
I do understand why i'm taking the classes and maybe that understanding should make it easier for me to deal with it, but all I see is that my friends are back home having a great summer and I am here taking classes and working. All of the classes i'm taking are needed for medical school and that is my ultimate goal. I just wish that I was able to make myself understand the importance of that.
While I haven't really had the chance to enjoy my summer I do know that once I complete these classes it will all be worth it and I will appreciate all the hard work that I put into them. Maybe I am just to mature for my own good? I'm kidding but I must admit giving up a summer of fun for class and work seems pretty "grown-up" to me. I guess we all have to grow up eventually.
I have a full life ahead of me hopefully and many years to have fun summers but this is the time where I have to crack down and get into medical school. I know that everyday it seems to be more and more overwhelming all I can do is remember that we are in week 5 and I have almost completed all three classes. I'm currently in the home stretch and if it was too much to handle I would not be at this point right now. So I can close saying to myself, "suck it up and finish STRONG".
This screw up clearly shows how overwhelmed I have become by this summer. I know that most students take their summer to enjoy family and friends and just time off from school. I decided to work full time and take 10 credit hours of summer classes. While I know this is a decision that I made I am beginning to regret it almost. I just really dislike the fact that I have not had anytime to enjoy my summer.
I do understand why i'm taking the classes and maybe that understanding should make it easier for me to deal with it, but all I see is that my friends are back home having a great summer and I am here taking classes and working. All of the classes i'm taking are needed for medical school and that is my ultimate goal. I just wish that I was able to make myself understand the importance of that.
While I haven't really had the chance to enjoy my summer I do know that once I complete these classes it will all be worth it and I will appreciate all the hard work that I put into them. Maybe I am just to mature for my own good? I'm kidding but I must admit giving up a summer of fun for class and work seems pretty "grown-up" to me. I guess we all have to grow up eventually.
I have a full life ahead of me hopefully and many years to have fun summers but this is the time where I have to crack down and get into medical school. I know that everyday it seems to be more and more overwhelming all I can do is remember that we are in week 5 and I have almost completed all three classes. I'm currently in the home stretch and if it was too much to handle I would not be at this point right now. So I can close saying to myself, "suck it up and finish STRONG".
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
TODAY WAS A GOOD DAY
I really enjoyed my day today. Besides the fact that I had a very large anatomy test today I was happy that I was able to make it through the test with no issues. Its one of the best feelings in the world to be able to say that I have completed another challenging test and now I only have one left. Thank God!
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Know Your Audience Analysis
Derell DeRamus
To analyze the audience I chose three questions that I believed really gave meaning to our class and their outlooks on life. The first question that I decided to use was Julie Cahill's question, "Why do you feel college is important?". It seems that the audience is full of ambitious people who are all looking to have control over their lives and their education. The audience seems to understand the importance of being able to demand certain things because of your level of education and are willing to do whatever it takes to have that sense of control and power.
The nest question I selected was Tareena Penrod's question, "What accomplishment in you life so far gives you the greatest sense of achievement?". This question really gives you a chance to look at how accomplished our audience is. All of us are extremely accomplished in something and that tells so much about a person. I find it particularly interesting that a lot of us find our academic achievements to be the greatest accomplishment so far. While I am still young and have a lot to accomplish it was nice for me to think about what I have accomplished so far and how important those accomplishments are to me. This question is an important one because it help you to see what is truly important to your audience.
The final question I chose was my question, "If you could be any cartoon character from your childhood who would it be and why?". This questions gives everyone a chance to go back to when life was simple and remember the fun parts of childhood like cartoons. From what I can see the audience craves adventure in some cases and relaxation and freedom in others. One character that came up a few times is Timmy Turner from Fairly Odd Parents. I would have to agree with this selection. Timmy can wish for whatever he wants within limits and has a very fun and adventurous life. I think that this question gave everyone a chance to express what their dream life would be and that helps to understand what we all look for in life. Overall our audience is an adventurous, accomplished, and encouraged group of people.
To analyze the audience I chose three questions that I believed really gave meaning to our class and their outlooks on life. The first question that I decided to use was Julie Cahill's question, "Why do you feel college is important?". It seems that the audience is full of ambitious people who are all looking to have control over their lives and their education. The audience seems to understand the importance of being able to demand certain things because of your level of education and are willing to do whatever it takes to have that sense of control and power.
The nest question I selected was Tareena Penrod's question, "What accomplishment in you life so far gives you the greatest sense of achievement?". This question really gives you a chance to look at how accomplished our audience is. All of us are extremely accomplished in something and that tells so much about a person. I find it particularly interesting that a lot of us find our academic achievements to be the greatest accomplishment so far. While I am still young and have a lot to accomplish it was nice for me to think about what I have accomplished so far and how important those accomplishments are to me. This question is an important one because it help you to see what is truly important to your audience.
The final question I chose was my question, "If you could be any cartoon character from your childhood who would it be and why?". This questions gives everyone a chance to go back to when life was simple and remember the fun parts of childhood like cartoons. From what I can see the audience craves adventure in some cases and relaxation and freedom in others. One character that came up a few times is Timmy Turner from Fairly Odd Parents. I would have to agree with this selection. Timmy can wish for whatever he wants within limits and has a very fun and adventurous life. I think that this question gave everyone a chance to express what their dream life would be and that helps to understand what we all look for in life. Overall our audience is an adventurous, accomplished, and encouraged group of people.
Saturday, June 21, 2014
This I Believe
1. I believe that one day I will be a great doctor.
2. I believe that there is good in everyone.
3. I believe in God.
4. I believe I can do whatever I want.
5. I believe I can be whatever I want to be.
6. I believe that honesty is the best policy.
7. I believe my mom is awesome.
8. I believe on day I will be a great father and husband.
9. I believe everyone has the ability to do great things.
10. I believe orange is the best color in the world.
11. I believe that music is the best way to escape.
12. I believe everyone can overcome their obstacles.
13. I believe that I will be the best me that I can be no matter what.
14. I believe laughter is a healer of most things.
15. I believe how you dress should be an expression of how you feel.
16. I believe rainy days are the best days to think about what's your sunshine.
17. I believe Grey's Anatomy is a great show.
18. I believe 10 minutes is way longer when you are watching the clock.
19. I believe bacon is the best addition to any meal.
20. I believe heath is important.
21. I believe in myself.
22. I believe in humanity.
23. I believe in self expression.
24. I believe in self actualization.
My belief that everyone has the ability to do great things is really based on my own life. All my life I have had a great support system behind me. From my friends and family, to my mentors I have always been told that I can do and be whatever I put my mind too. All my life I have always been my own worst enemy. When I first got to college I had all intentions on going to medical school and becoming a doctor, When I began my first year I did not do as well as I had hoped and my academic advisor told me that I should just change my major and do something else.
Instead of believing in myself I decided to listen to her. I switched my major and made up all of these excuses for why I wasn't right for medical school. I allowed my dream to be deterred by someone who didn't even know me. After a year of me being down on myself it took an inspirational conversation with a patient at the hospital I work at to give me the boost I needed to realize that I still wanted to become a doctor. I realized that I must do whatever it takes to realize my dream and to prove that lady (my academic advisor) wrong. I decided that no matter what it takes I will do it. I will not only become a doctor, I will become the best doctor I can be.
I know deep inside that all I want to do with my life is help people to feel better through medicine and being a doctor will allow me to do that. I don't know how long it will take me to get there or what I will have to do but I will do whatever it takes to make my dream a reality.
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2. I believe that there is good in everyone.
3. I believe in God.
4. I believe I can do whatever I want.
5. I believe I can be whatever I want to be.
6. I believe that honesty is the best policy.
7. I believe my mom is awesome.
8. I believe on day I will be a great father and husband.
9. I believe everyone has the ability to do great things.
10. I believe orange is the best color in the world.
11. I believe that music is the best way to escape.
12. I believe everyone can overcome their obstacles.
13. I believe that I will be the best me that I can be no matter what.
14. I believe laughter is a healer of most things.
15. I believe how you dress should be an expression of how you feel.
16. I believe rainy days are the best days to think about what's your sunshine.
17. I believe Grey's Anatomy is a great show.
18. I believe 10 minutes is way longer when you are watching the clock.
19. I believe bacon is the best addition to any meal.
20. I believe heath is important.
21. I believe in myself.
22. I believe in humanity.
23. I believe in self expression.
24. I believe in self actualization.
My belief that everyone has the ability to do great things is really based on my own life. All my life I have had a great support system behind me. From my friends and family, to my mentors I have always been told that I can do and be whatever I put my mind too. All my life I have always been my own worst enemy. When I first got to college I had all intentions on going to medical school and becoming a doctor, When I began my first year I did not do as well as I had hoped and my academic advisor told me that I should just change my major and do something else.
Instead of believing in myself I decided to listen to her. I switched my major and made up all of these excuses for why I wasn't right for medical school. I allowed my dream to be deterred by someone who didn't even know me. After a year of me being down on myself it took an inspirational conversation with a patient at the hospital I work at to give me the boost I needed to realize that I still wanted to become a doctor. I realized that I must do whatever it takes to realize my dream and to prove that lady (my academic advisor) wrong. I decided that no matter what it takes I will do it. I will not only become a doctor, I will become the best doctor I can be.
I know deep inside that all I want to do with my life is help people to feel better through medicine and being a doctor will allow me to do that. I don't know how long it will take me to get there or what I will have to do but I will do whatever it takes to make my dream a reality.
Word Count
Entire post: 549
Free Writing: 315
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