Student Success Statement

“When obedience becomes our goal, it is no longer an irritation, instead of a stumbling block, it becomes a building block.”

James E. Faust

Reflection: what I believe this quote means is that obedience is and will always be your main goal. You will be tested your entire life with the obedience test. Regardless of the situation you are facing, you always do the right thing and choose the right. Not only will you feel better towards yourself, but you shall always feel confident. Obedience is the great test of life. 

Plastic Surgeon

Duties and responsibilities:

Plastic Surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. They examine patients, take medical histories, prescribe medications, and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. They often counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare. Surgeons operate on patients to treat injuries, such as broken bones, diseases, such as tumors, and deformities, such as cleft palates.

Salary: $220,000 - $396,000

Education:

Surgeons have demanding education and training requirements. Almost all physicians complete at least 4 years of undergraduate school, and, depending on their specialty, 3 to 8 years in internship and residency programs. Most applicants to medical school have at least a bachelor’s degree and many have advanced degrees. All students must complete undergraduate work in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and English.
 

Student Success Statement

“Obedience is the great test of life.”

Thomas S. Monson

Reflection: being obedient is the key to success. If you’re obedient and do the right thing at all points, you will be successful. Always go the right way even when others are against it. ;) being grateful, responsible, patient, and hardworking are all parts of being obedient. Always do the right thing, and you will be rewarded for doing what is right. (; 
example: be obedient to what your parents tell you to do, you will always be rewarded with something amazing. 

Neurologist

Duties and responsibilities:

A Neurologist is a doctor who specializes in treating diseases of the nervous system. The nervous system comprises the central and peripheral nervous system. This complex system involves the spinal cord and the brain. Neurologists examine patients suffering from neurological disorders, such as seizure disorders, Parkinson’s disease or Alzheimer’s disease. They order diagnostic tests to identify neurological disorders. They may order blood tests and analysis of the patient’s spinal fluid. They develop a treatment plan for patients after diagnosing a disorder or condition. Neurologists direct the activities of nurses and medical technicians in the treatment of the patients.

Average salary: $123,000 - $223,000

Education:

Attending college and attending medical school, it is required to take biology, chemistry, physics, and math courses. Neurologist must attend a medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and the pass the United States Medical Licensing Examination. 

Student Success Statement

“Obedience sums up our entire duty.”

Hosea Ballou

Reflection: being obedient and following orders is a key to success. You cannot possibly fail if you are do what is right, being patients, cooperative, productive, kind, humble, grateful, honest, and hardworking, but especially obedient, will get you very far in life. Always be obedient and do the right thing. 

Eastern Medicine Doctor

Duties and responsibilities:

An eastern medicine doctor would provide healthcare services, the study of oriental medicine includes both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. They conduct complete physicals, they provide treatment, counsel patients, and may also prescribe medication. Oriental medicine is a collective term for several types of medicine that is practiced in the Orient and or the East. These include Indian traditional medicine, Unani medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Korean medicine, and Kampo medicine.

Salary: $20,000 - $25,000      

Educational requirements:

A minimum requirement is a satisfactory completion of at least two academic years of education at the baccalaureate level that is appropriate preparation for graduate work level. The length of training at most AOM schools is about four years for oriental medicine.

Student Success Statement

“The more obedient we are, the more freedom we have.”

Boyd K. Packer

Reflection: being obedient and following the rules and doing what is right is something that will get you very far in life. Doing the right thing at all times will take you the right way. ;) 

Obedience

Obedience is the act of following an order that was requested, submission, or lawed by another’s authority.

Words that mean the same as obedience:

-         - Compliance

-        -  Agreement

-        -  Respect

Examples of obedience:

-         - An obedient student would remain quiet and not talk back to his or her teachers.

-         -  An obedient child would do as their parents tell them to.

Military Medical Careers

Duties and responsibilities:

Military medical careers are members of the U.S military service train for and perform a variety of tasks in order to maintain the U.S national defenses. They work in occupations specific to the military, such as fighter pilots of infantrymen. Many other members work in occupations that are equivalent to civilian occupations, such as nurses, doctors, and lawyers. They distinguish between enlisted and officer careers.

Salary: $30,000 – over $100,000

Education: 

to join the military, applicants must meet age, education, aptitude, and character requirement. Members are assigned an occupational specialty based on their aptitude, former training, and the needs of their branch of service. 

Harmful Effects & Consequences of Drug Abuse

 - A moment of pleasure, a life time of pain

-      -  You destroy your family, friends, and life

-      -   When drugs control you, you lose yourself

-     -    Meant to make you forget your problems, but drugs lie. 

-      -   You had a choice before, but you choose drugs.

-      -   You lead people to the edge of despair.

-      -   Drugs kill your identity

-      -    Can’t blame others for your decisions, nobody controls you. Nobody else can change it except you.

-       - There’s always help, make the right choice and seek for help.

I promise myself to stay away from drugs the most I can! ;)

Student Success Statement

“Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.“

Benjamin Franklin

Reflection: what I believe this quote means, well from my point of view is that when you go to bed early and wake up early you have a bigger advantage of spending the day at a fuller angle.  

Oriental Medicine Doctor

Duties and responsibilities: 

Oriental Medicine Doctors are in charge of treating the entire individual rather than the specific illness or condition. They take into account a patient’s physical, mental , and emotional condition in order to determine the proper course of treatment. They help their patients achieve balance and wellness in their everyday lives.

Salary: $75,000 - $80,000

Education:

 Most states have licensing or continuing education requirements. Most Oriental Medicine Doctors hold a master’s degree or post-baccalaureate certificates.

Heart Health Tips

1. food - try to keep a healthy diet. Eat fruits and vegetables to get fiber. Limit your sodium. Limit total fat.

2.  Avoid smoking – can damage blood vessels.

3. Keep an active life style – finding something to keep you active for 

a minimum of 30 minutes a day.

4. maintain a healthy body weight – protein control is key

5. Reduce your stress – external stress can cause internal stress.

I myself is no where near being in condition, I need to start keeping a healthy diet, and exercise daily for a minimum of an hour. I need to limit myself with the amount of sodium and fat i consume, and I need to reduce the amount of stress I carry, and stop worrying about not just myself but the people around me. 

Student Success Statement

“A wise man ought to realize that health is his most valuable possession.”

Hippocrates

 Reflection: having your health is more than anything, being healthy is more than just valuable. Being healthy is something you should never take for granted. 

Sports Medicine Doctor

Duties and responsibilities:

A sports medicine doctor is in charge of working with athletic teams and in private physicians’ offices, they work in fitness centers, hospitals, and clinics. They treat patients in a hospital or clinic, they may also work for professional or college sports teams, traveling with the players and enjoying games from the sidelines. They prevent, diagnose, and treat injuries from athletic activities. They generally focus on joint, bone, and muscle health.

Salary:

The average annual salary for sports medicine doctors is about $280,000. Sports medicine doctors with more experience and their own practices can earn more than $350,000.

Education:

A bachelor’s degree is required to be completed, followed by a pre-med concentration that gives them a solid foundation in biology, chemistry, and physics. Students are required to pass the medical college admission test (MCAT) in order to get accepted into medical school. 

reflection: i honestly would not mind becoming a sports medicine doctor because i love sports. i enjoy watching the games, but the all time favorite is Basketball. ;)

Student Success Statement

“Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right?”

W. Clement Stone

Reflection: Only you have control over your own actions, be responsible for what you have done. You can’t blame others for your own mistakes, because you are fully responsible for yourself. 

Student Success Statement

“Courage is being scared to death and doing the right thing anyway.”

Chae Richardson

Reflection: sometimes in life we are faced with many obstacles coming our way, but truth is the only obstacle stopping your own self is you, because nothing can stop you once you set your mind to accomplishing your goals. Anything is possible to be accomplished, it takes determination and a lot of effort.