Licensed Practical Nurse

Duties and Responsibilities:

       The things that LPN’s do are to give prescribed medication prescribed by the physician, take vital signs such as blood pressure and weight and temperature, basic wound care, give injections of medication, and entering patient information into the computer.

Salary:

       $41,540 annually

Education:

       To obtain an LPN license, the state may require background checks and proof of education. Every state administers the National Council of State Boards of Nursing exam which candidates have to pass in order to obtain their license.

Reflection:

       I would not like to become one of these because the job seems to demanding almost feels like people are health slaves. 

Home Health Aide

Duties and Responsibilities:

        The HHA duties is to: monitor the patient’s condition by observing physical and mental conditions, intake and output, and exercise.

Salary:

        $22,050 per year

Education:

        There really aren’t any requirements in states they don’t even need a high school diploma or equivalent.

Reflection:

        I believe that such a career should exist because some people don’t graduate from high school. This career on the other hand helps them even with drop out in their past.

Student Success Statement

“I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I must stand with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong.”

Abraham Lincoln

Reflection:

I partially agree with this quote where you stand with someone who is right. But friendship is a strong thing and true friends stay with each other in the good and in the bad. No matter what the situation they stick together that is why there are really strong connections in football. 

April Fools Day

When is Aprils Fool’s Day?

        Wednesday, April 1

What is the purpose to April Fool’s Day?

        The purpose of this day is to have fun by playing a prank on someone you know, but not to harsh because it may cause damage.

What are a few theories behind April Fool’s Day?

Flemish poet Eduard de Dene wrote of a nobleman who sent his servants on foolish errands on 1 April.

What are a few Pro’s and Con’s of April Fool’s Day?

        Pro’s:

1.  People get a good laugh

2.  Forget stress

3.  Bond closer to one another

Con’s:

1.  Hurt feelings

2.  Damage property

3.  Break bonds

Student Success Statement

“Character is higher than intellect”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

 Reflection:

I believe this is true because you can be really smart but also be messed up to everyone. But you can lose some of that smartness and be better acquainted with others whom think your intelligent as it is.  

Health Science Librarian

Duties and Responsibilities:

          They play a significant role in the medical field for they are the experts in retrieving and evaluating knowledge. They don’t just retrieve knowledge but they train future health practitioners.

Salary:

          $80,000

Education:

          To enter the profession, at least a master’s degree in library or information sciences is required.

Reflection:

          I would not like to become a HSL because it is a behind the desk job. I would like a job where I’m out and active looking for certain things and making things happen.

Student Success Statement

“I trust that my hard work will pay off”

Tyler Haws

 Reflection:

I believe that hard work does pay off because I was built around that. In my team this is our moto so whatever I do I so it with everything I got in order for it to make it pay off.