Final: Part 1 of 2 Class/Self Evaluation

Some things that I liked about this class were the student success statements that Mr. Haymore would show us. Writing the reflections on them wasn't always my favorite thing to do because I didn't always agree with the statements; however; I did like the fact that many of the statements made me realize a lot of things. For example, there was this one quote that said "it's better to be alone than with bad company," the person was anonymous because no one knows exactly where that saying comes from or who was the first person to say it. The reason I liked this quote and why it was so easy for me to talk about it and relate to it was because I had already heard of it and from the moment I began to take into consideration what its actual meaning was, I began to live by it.

A few things that I didn't like about this class, although they are very useful skills in life, were the typing tutor sessions we had at the beginning and sometimes during class. I found it to be a waste of time because of the simple fact that I do not like typing. I like writing a lot and talking abut things, I just do not like to type. I don't have a particular reason for it either. Anyway I know typing is essential in many ways, but I'm more of an artistic and creative person, or at least I like to think of myself that way. Regardless, the point I'm trying to make is that rather than typing, I would prefer to just write things out myself. Despite the fact that I don't have the best handwriting. I have come to the conclusion that typing properly just isn't for me. I don't mind typing, even though I don't like it. I just like doing things my own way even if there is better ways of doing something. So I guess that it's not that I don't like typing in general, I just don't like to type properly without looking at the keys and looking only at the screen.

A couple of suggestions for improving this course would be to talk and include more of what kids or early adolescents nowadays are into. For example, incorporating trending things might get them more interested in the class.

I like to believe that I do my best in everything I do regardless if I want to do it or not. This is because The other day I ran into a speech that Steve Jobs did a while ago and in that speech, Jobs talks about how it is important to follow your heart and dreams and whatnot. In his speech he also talked about how he began living everyday as if it were his last by asking himself every morning if today was his last day, would he be happy with what he'd be doing that day? or something like that. The point is that he made me think about that and so from then on I decided to do my very best in everything that I do.

"It's better to be alone than to be in bad company." -Unknown

I don't know who wrote this statement, however I strongly agree with whoever did. I have been hearing this phrase throughout my entire life and although it may be restated at times or even misinterpreted, I still believe that it is one of the most valuable lessons I have learn in my life so far. The reasons why agree with this statement are because when I had just started my freshman year of high school at my old school (Bell High School), I didn't have that many friends. In fact, I was alone for about a whole month. The reason for this was because all of my friends form middle school either went to different schools or they went to the same school, but they were in different tracks. I was very upset when this happened because I wanted to be in A track with my brother and my other friends, still the counselors didn't listen to my request to switch even when my mother went in to talk to them. So I learn to stop fighting it and accepted the fact I was alone. Part of me was very upset because I figured I would have a difficult time learning and doing my work since I had no friends to work with or ask for help from. Ultimately, I made friends and i began to do bad in school, I learned that it is far better to be alone than with bad company.

Unknown

The 3 Questions... "If the answer is YES, there is no way you can fail." Lou Holtz

The 3 Questions:

1. Can people trust me to do what's right?

2. Am I committed to doing my very best?

3. Do I treat people the way I want to be treated?

Personally, the thought of being a successful person does not necessarily mean that I have to answer each and every single one of these questions. Because although some people might agree with your perspective or in other words, the way you see things, not everyone is going to understand that we do not all have the same morals or principals therefore we will not always agree that what is right is really right. However, I can strongly argue about how hardworking I am in regards to me being committed to doing my very best. I always keep in mind what my goal is in life so whenever I feel like giving up, I simply remember and push myself to keep going. I am not quite sure how to put this in a way that will make you understand how strongly I am fighting to reach my goal of graduating from high school and moving onto college. What I can tell you is this. I have very well prepared myself for the past few years in ways such as learning how to improve my writing and reading skills. These skills could be extremely beneficial when I get older because that means that I will be able to comprehend formal English when reading contracts and such. Anyway before I continue to go off topic, I would just like to mention that I most certainly treat people the way I would like to be treated and that is with kindness and respect.

Neurosurgeon

Duties and Responsibilities: Neurosurgeons are doctors who diagnose and treat problems with the nervous system (often by performing surgery on the brain or spine). Neurosurgeons treat strokes, tumors, certain types of birth defects, infections and head or spinal cord injuries. The daily life of a neurosurgeon is extremely complex and demanding, with rapidly changing tasks and responsibilities. The day of a neurosurgeon starts early, frequently between 5:30 and 7 am. The neurosurgeon's primary daily responsibility is to perform surgery to resolve problems with the nervous system, but there are a number of other tasks that must also be done. These include assessing and diagnosing patients as they come in to the hospital, an unpredictable task because emergency patients cannot be scheduled ahead of time. The neurosurgeon must also meet with the families of patients in surgery and update them on the situation with their family members, as well as keeping records, writing prescriptions and filling out paperwork.

Salary: The median salary for neurosurgeons is $395,000. However, experience makes a big difference in neurosurgeons' salaries. A survey conducted in 2011 by Profiles found a median starting salary of $395,000 for neurological surgeons. After six years in practice, the average salary grew to $589,500. Yet their salary still ranges from $99,503 (being the minimum) to $718,747 (being the highest).

Education: Medical Training: Neurosurgeons begin their medical training by obtaining either a Doctor of Medicine degree, M.D., or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, D.O.M. While in school, medical students complete courses in areas such as anatomy and biochemistry and obtain practical training in diagnosing illnesses and completing patient medical histories. The final two years of medical training are spent completing various rotations (rotations provide hands-on experience and are conducted under the supervision of experienced physicians) in different medical specialties, including surgery. 
Residency: Assignments for neurosurgery residencies are conducted through the Electronic Residency Application Service, or ERAS, administered by the American Association of Medical Colleges. Since mid-2009, doctors who begin neurosurgery residencies must complete at least 72 months of training, including the PGY-1 -- post-graduate year 1 -- which must be completed as a full-time resident enrolled in an accredited program. Residents must complete at least 42 months of clinical neurosurgery with the final 12 months completed at a senior level, with at least 21 months completed within a single program. The PGY-1 must include at least three months of clinical fundamentals, including critical care and trauma, and may include up to six months of neurosurgery, which also counts toward the 42 months of required clinical neurosurgery training. At least three months, but preferably six months, of clinical neurology training must be completed in a program accredited by the American Council of Graduate Medical Education.
Board Certification: In order to obtain board certification, neurosurgeons must schedule oral examinations within five years of completing their residencies. The process of submitting an application and practice data and sitting for the examination usually requires 18 months, according to the American Board for Neurological Surgery. In addition to the examination, doctors must submit data for at least 100 procedures, the oldest of which must date no more than two years prior to review. Inpatients must be cases for which the doctor was the responsible surgeon; outpatient cases should also be included. Cases completed during a fellowship are not acceptable. Data should be submitted through Neurolog, located on the ABNS website. Each case must be verified by the chief of staff, chair of surgery or neurosurgery or hospital administrator at each hospital.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I prefer not to talk about whether I would like this pathway as a career or not.

Veterans Day Research

1.What is Veterans Day?

• Veterans day is a public holiday held on the anniversary of the end of World War 1. Veterans Day could also be defined as a celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

2. When is it?

• This holiday/ celebration takes place every year on November 11th.

3. What is the purpose of Veterans Day?

• The purpose of this holiday is to honor U.S. veterans and victims of all wars.

4. Why is it important to show honor on Veterans Day?

• It is important to show honor on Veterans Day because

5. Insert a few Veterans Day pictures.

6. Write anything else of special interest to you pertaining to Veterans Day

• It replaced Armistice Day in 1954.

7. Write a reflection of at least eight sentences expressing your feelings toward Veterans Day.

• Throughout this research I have learned that the reason behind why this celebration takes place on November 11th is because the fighting of World War 1 ceased seven months earlier than when the Treaty of Versailles was signed, when an armistice between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. I also learned that in November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day, which was the original name for the celebration until it became Veterans Day on October 25, 1971 under law. It was obvious that the commemoration of this day was a matter of historic as well as patriotic significance to a vast majority of U.S. citizens and so on September 20, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed Public Law 94-97, which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of November 11, beginning in the year 1978. To me this holiday is very special because it reminds me of how hard me people fought for our freedom and even though I don't have any family or friends who served, I still thank those who did. I also admire their bravery because I know that many people serve for a very long time and they have friends and family who they don't get to see, so that to me is truly a great sacrifice.

"The best recreation is to do good." - William Penn

I completely agree with this statement; however, the concept of it is altered for me because of my perception of what I believe to be good. Like many people would agree, I believe that "doing good" is helping others with or when out them having to ask you for help. It is fighting for good causes such as education for the underprivileged children in this world or fighting for world hunger and things that relate to that. All of those things are good things, but doing well during recreational time does not always have to be about others. This time can also be about doing good for yourself because when you are relaxed and calm your body is healthier.  Doing some of your favorite hobbies can also be considered as doing good because you are not doing bad by simply doing things you like. This helps you to relax and enjoy your recreational time. Other examples of doing well during your recreational time are helping your friends and family. Most people think that when it comes to helping others, it's about helping people who are in need. It is, but not all the time. Some people get so caught up in helping out the rest of the world that they forget about the people who surround them like their friends and family. Helping your loved ones and the people who you are closest to is a great way of doing well during your leisure time.

William Penn

"Right is right, even if everyone is against it; and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it." - William Penn

I agree with this quote because there are many events in which people don't agree with whatever it might be that is being carried out, but sometimes they don't think about how that will affect each and every single person. The thing is that even though people might not agree, whatever is going to happen might be the best for everyone. People might think that who ever is carrying out that particular decision is not thinking about everything, but the fact is that they are. I agree that there are many bad people out there who don't care about the well being of others, but there are also people out there who do care and with that said I continue to make my point about how I can relate to this quote when it states that "right is right, even if everyone is against it." A good example of this might be abortion. Some people are for it and others are against. Some people argue that abortion is just an abominable thing to do. They believe that it is not right to take away the life of a baby who hasn't even been born yet. Yes, I realize that it sounds quite harsh, however what most of these people don't stop to think about is how the women who are carrying these fetuses feel. Let me just give you a quick scenario. Let's say there is a crack addict who is barely surviving and doesn't have a stable home let alone a job to pay for bills and food and she's pregnant. While she's pregnant she is still doing drugs. If this baby is born it will be born with possible birth defects and could live a miserable and unhealthy life. Would you still argue and fight for that baby? If you said yes then it's probably because you think that someone could just save that baby. Now this might be true but the reality of it is that you can't save every baby and it's probable that the babies who don't get saved only become addicts themselves or they probably becomes something worse. Anyway my point is that although a lot of people think it's wrong it could always be best to get an abortion which according to the likelihood of that child even surviving in this world, might not be such a bad thing after all. this scenario could also go for the second part of this quote. See, if the person was to argue against abortion and they had good enough reasons for justifying their position then "wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it."

William Penn

Health Educator

Duties and Responsibilities: Heath educators create programs that encourage health and wellness, and prevent disease. They teach people how to make good health decisions, incorporate healthy activities into their lives and avoid harmful behaviors. They are often responsible for creating and implementing health education programs for the general public, as well as targeting at-risk populations, some of which include diabetes patients, expectant mothers and heart patients. Preparing presentations, conducting health screenings and patient outreach, and serving as point of contact for patients are typical duties. A few other health educator duties include the following listed below:

• Supervising staff.

• Creating health-related materials, such as posters and websites.

• Helping people find the appropriate health services or information.

• Advocating for improved health resources and policies.

• Collecting data and other information to analyze needs and evaluate programs.

• Preparing reports for management and other stakeholders.

Salary: A health educator’s salary is a median annual wage of $59,233. The minimum annual wage of a health educator is $50,259 while the highest is $67,759.

Education: Health educators need a bachelor’s degree. Many employers require the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential. Requirements for community health workers vary, although they typically have at least a high school diploma and must complete a brief period of on-the-job training. Some states have certification programs for community health workers.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I don’t think I would like to be a health educator because it doesn’t really fall under my type of interests, career-wise. I do really find the medical field to be quite fascinating, but I don’t find every single career as interesting as others. A health educator wouldn’t be in my first choice of careers. Frankly, I’m not even sure that I would consider that particular career and option.

"Don't sacrifice what you want most for what you want now. Write down what you want most and see it often." - Peter Vidmar

This quote really inspires me to keep fighting in order to reach my goals. I'm not the best academic student, however I wouldn't consider myself being the worst either. I have made many mistakes (many of which I regret) throughout my high school years. I sometimes sit on my bed and reminisce about the things I've done and about all the things I should've done instead, but many times all I end up doing is putting myself down. Nowadays when I do think about the mistakes I've made I encourage myself to continue to amend them so that one day I could achieve my goals of going to a good university and becoming the person I've always dreamed of being. I want to live a good life and in order to do so I have to get a good education so that I could get a good, well-paying job in the career of my choice.  I don't want to continue to live the way I am living right now, when I'm older. Sure there's a roof over my head, food for me to eat, and clothes for me to wear, but why should I settle for this knowing that out there is something far much better out in the world. I think a lot about how it isn't fair that my parents won't let me go out and spend some time with my friends, but that's only what I care about in that moment. I never stop to think about how that might affect me in the long run which is why this quote has made realize that I need to focus more on my future and how I would like to enjoy my future rather than having a good time now and suffering later on.

Peter Vidmar

Healthcare Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities: Healthcare administrators coordinate the activities of medical organizations ranging from doctors’ offices to hospital departments to health care corporations. They create goals and the strategies for achieving them, and communicate this information to all employees. The medical staff can concentrate on health care because administrators tend to business concerns such as budgeting, scheduling, information management, marketing and internal communication. Administrators also ensure their facilities comply with all regulations and may represent their areas of responsibility at board meetings or public hearings.

Salary: $55,470 for the bottom 10% to $155,130 for the top 90%

Education: A bachelor’s degree (four years) is the typical entry-level preparation needed for health care administration jobs. Some employers, however; will promote from within or hire other professionals with related experience (such as nurses) who are ideal for an administrative role. This is due to their direct health care knowledge. A graduate education (two to three years) is usually the starting point for high-level executive positions. This means attaining a MBA, or a different type of master’s degree, or even a doctorate in health administration. Sub-specialties are often available, especially in graduate programs. These include long-term care administration, health care services, or health information management.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?
A healthcare administrator sounds like a person who is very busy and also responsible so because of this I think that I would like to be one, but not for a very long period of time. Administrators get paid very well so I think I would make a really good living out of it and that is another reason as to why I would like to be one.

"A good name is better than anything you can achieve in this life." - Mike Krzyzewski (Coach K)

Coach K was and still is one of the greatest college basketball coaches as well as a very well respected man. This quote makes a lot of sense and under different circumstances i might feel different about what is being said, however; I disagree because there are many people in this world who are terrible people and yet have done incredible things in their lives. Coach K was the complete opposite of that because he was a great guy and on top of that he led his team to many unforgettable victories. The reason I disagree with his quote is because I have heard of wealthy people who are terrible people but who have accomplished to get where they are in life. Sure they might be hated by some people and maybe respected by others, but frankly I don't think that they care because if they did then they wouldn't be the type of people they are today. In all reality a good name is something that a person would want to achieve in life, but it is not the greatest achievement. In my opinion, there are far more important things in life that a good name. Many might remember you for the person you were or the things you did but when you really stop to think about it all that is ever going to matter is how you lived your life and if you enjoyed it or not. It's good to be a good person but it can also be good to be a little selfish at times.

 Coach K

"Choosing the right is always the right thing to do." - Alex Linares

According to this quote, choosing the right is always the right thing to do and I agree with it because there is no better way of doing things than doing them the right way. This quote also assures someone that choosing the right is never a wrong way to go about things. An example of a way in which choosing the right can not only help you but others as well is if there is someone who is close to you, but they are doing something bad like doing drugs or something. You might not want to do or say anything because you are close to them and you don't want them to get mad at you or to stop talking to you so you stay quiet instead. Choosing to stay quite is choosing the wrong because not only are you letting that person to continue to abuse drugs but whether you realize it or not, you are also letting that person's risks of getting hurt get higher. What I mean by this is that many people who abuse drugs and do not get help ASAP usually end up dying from an overdose. If it were me I wouldn't care if that person stooped talking to me because I spoke up. The reason I wouldn't care is because I know that in the end, whether that person likes it or not, they will thank me because they will once again be healthy. It is not always easy to do the right thing but in order to so you have to be strong and do it anyway because if not you could end up feeling guilty for not being able to help someone when you had the chance.

Choose The Right... Always!

"Education is the latch key to success in life" - Gordon B. Hinckley

I strongly agree with this quote because I believe that education is the key to success in life. Without education people would be ignorant and they wouldn't care about wanting a better life because all they would care about is surviving. On the other hand, when people educate themselves they increase their chances of being successful in life. This is true because when you compare a worker with someone who own their own business, you can clearly see the difference in how much they make by the hours that they work or by what they do at work. Many people work in factories because that is all they can do. They never got an education so that's the only type of job they can get. However, someone who has an education can look for a better paying job and ensure a good lifestyle because they have the education that other people do not. Being educated allows you to have more opportunities than the people who are not educated.

Gordon B. Hinckley

Dermatologist

Duties and Responsibilities: Dermatologists specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating skin diseases and conditions. Examples of common conditions that they treat include acne, dandruff, and skin cancer. Some dermatologists also perform procedures to improve the appearance of the skin, such as decreasing signs of aging or improving skin tone (these procedures include Botox and collagen injections). Dermatologists may also perform minor outpatient surgeries, such as removing legions, warts, moles, or cancerous cells from the skin (normally, a sample of the removed cells is sent off for biopsy). A huge part of a dermatologist's job is educating their patients on the treatment and prevention of skin conditions. For instance, using the correct sunscreen, facial cleansers, and shampoos can help treat and prevent many of the diseases that dermatologists encounter.

Salary: $100,000 - $500,000

Education: In order to become a dermatologist you need to get a Bachelor’s and a Medical degree. Also, three years in residency training is required. Additionally, dermatologists must successfully complete the UDMLE exam. Finally, they must pass the American Board of Dermatology’s Board Certification Test, and meet the licensing requirements for the state they wish to work in.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I think that I would like to be a dermatologist because based on my research I’ve noticed that they make really good money. It looks like it’s a fun career and the fact that you get to help people look better and feel good about themselves, makes it all the more interesting. I wouldn’t mind having to spend so much time in college or training because in the end it will all pay off.

"Obedience is central to becoming, being, and remaining happy." - David Bednar

I think that it is important to follow the rules in some cases because that will allow you to be safe while being able to do things the proper way. When I do things the right way I feel happy because I know that they are done the right way. One example is whenever I am cooking or trying to make some sort of craft. I'm a  bit of an artsy type of person as well as a perfectionist so I like to do things the right way. Because I'm a perfectionist, I like to follow instructions to ensure that whatever I am doing comes out how it is supposed to. Another example of following the rules and gaining satisfaction from doing so, is when I help my parents with chores around the house. It make me feel very happy because then they can come home and just relax and that makes me happy.

David Bednar

Musician & Singer

Duties & Responsibilities: Musicians and singers play instruments or sing for live audiences and in recording studios. Some may specialize in one musical style, such as country or hip-hop. Musicians and singers rehearse for performances. In addition, they practice playing or singing to improve their technique and style. They may also audition for positions in orchestras, choirs, or other groups.

Salary: The salary varies on what you specify in. For example, if you were an Orchestral Musician you would make $28,000 - $115,000 per year. On average, a Musician or Singer earns an a salary of $36,543 per year

Education: Musicians are not necessarily required to hold a specific degree, but most pursue some sort of training. The majority of musicians start honing their skills at a very early age. Singers often perform in school or church choruses or choirs, and instrumentalists usually play in orchestras or bands. Musical training from a university or college or through private instruction is usually required. However, members of orchestras and other professional classical musicians and singers usually require a university degree in music. Musical talent and ability, as demonstrated during an audition, are important hiring criteria. Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I would most definitely like to be a musician/singer because ever since I can remember, I’ve always looked up to artists and I’ve always wanted to be like them. Music is a huge part of my life and if I could do that for a living I would just be completely happy.

"What you are as a person is far more important than what you are as a basketball player." - John Wooden

To me, this quote means that who you are or what position you play in a game or sport does not necessarily define who you are as a person. For example, you could be one of the least contributing members of a particular team, but that does not mean that perhaps at home or in your community you do not contribute more than enough. The fact that you may not have a well known position in the team or that maybe it is not a very well liked position does not mean that you are perhaps in a low position elsewhere like at work or something. However, you do have to keep in mind that being a good player means that peoples' attention is focused on you so it wouldn't really be wise to be a great player and be a bad person outside of the game. You have to be a good person because then you do not become a target for the media and then you can continue to play and be a good person and be happy. Finally, I do agree with what this quote means, therefore I would definitely think twice about being a better person rather than being a greater basketball payer.

John Wooden

"The key to freedom is obedience. The more obedient we are, the more freedom we have." - Boyd K. Packer

I would have to disagree with this quote because being obedient means that you have to follow the rules. Not that following rules is a bad thing but sometimes and quite frankly most times, I believe that not everyone will agree with the rules. If the rules are biased or one sided then its pretty obvious that not everyone will agree with them. I would follow the rules if I thought that they were equal. In other words, I would only be obedient if I wanted to. Anyhow the key to freedom is not necessarily obedience. I think that the key to freedom is actually simply doing whatever makes you feel free. This doesn't really mean to start breaking the laws or creating damage. It simply means to choose a better alternative that won't harm anyone. 

Boyd K. Packer

Dental Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities: The dental assistant is a multi-skilled member of the dental health team, dedicated to assisting the dentist with all phases of dentistry. Dental Assistants may perform any of the following:

·         assist with patient management by working with a wide range of population groups

·         seating patients in the treatment area

·         passing requested instruments to the dentist during dental procedures

·         sterilization and preparation of instruments

·         taking impressions of teeth for study models

·         polishing clinical crowns, construct custom trays and fabricate temporary crowns and bridges

·         exposing and developing X-rays

·         providing assistance in the office with tasks such as appointment scheduling, record keeping, telephone management, and billing

·         ordering supplies, serve as office manager or receptionist, greeting patients and introducing patients to the dental practice

·         manage the business aspect of dentistry including bookkeeping, accounting, and money management

·         manage patient records, filing, and recall systems

·         assist the dentist directly at chair side with operative, oral surgery, orthodontic, and a wide range of other procedures

·         provide oral hygiene instructions, preventive dentistry & dietary counseling

·         perform the expanded functions legally authorized in the state of Florida

·         take x-rays, impressions, and apply fluoride and sealants

·         perform laboratory functions such as pouring & trimming models

Salary: $23,000 - $35,000

Education: There are no formal education requirements for entering a career in dental assisting. Some assistants have a high school diploma and only receive on-the-job training; however, post-secondary dental assisting programs offer more comprehensive career training. Keep in mind that this does not apply for all states. Some states do require some form of education.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one?  Why? Why not?

Personally, I would rather not be a dental assistant because although I do see myself doing it, I don’t think I would really have much fun. It does however make me very curious to see how they get to hand the dentist the tools they need and I would also like to just help around the office. 

"True wealth is of the heart, not of the purse." - Pathros

Basically according to this quote it is not money that makes you rich, it's the good in your heart that does. Or at least that is my interpretation of what the quote means, however I cannot agree nor disagree with this quote because although money doesn't make you "wealthy," it does help you provide a good living for yourself and/or the people around you. You have to keep in mind that no matter what, the person you will always have beside you is yourself. So yes, true wealth does come from your heart, but what good is it being good to people who do not even appreciate it until you are no longer good to them? I don't mean to say that I am not good-hearted because I am nice to everyone regardless of whether I know them or not, but that does change if they are not kind to me. You have to treat others how you want to be treated.

Pathros

 Patriarch of Antioch & All the East, 1846-94

Dentist

Duties and Responsibilities: A dentist is typically responsible for educating patients on oral healthcare; examining teeth and diagnosing patients' dental conditions by using tools such as x-rays; assessing treatment options and agreeing treatment plans with patients; carrying out agreed clinical treatments such as restoring teeth affected by decay and treating gum disease; maintaining patients' dental records; recruiting, training and managing staff; managing budgets and maintaining stocks of equipment; keeping abreast of new developments through structured continuing professional development (CPD);  marketing services to potential clients.

Salary: $72,240 - $187,999

Education: A doctoral degree is required as well as an educational field of study in dental medicine and surgery.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I was always pretty scared of dentists because I feared that something would go wrong and they would mess up my mouth. In doing this research I have found that they make a really good salary and therefore I would like to be one so that I could make money and have a good life.

"You cannot do wrong and feel right. It is impossible." - Ezra T. Benson

I believe that nothing is impossible. Why? Because no matter how hard you try you cant ever just not come across some sort of logical explanation. There is, however a variety of exceptions. This would be an example of one because it all comes down to a person's own values and morals and where they come from or perhaps the way that they were raised. The only reason as to why you think something is wrong is because you were taught to believe that it is. What might be wrong to you, might be completely normal for some one else who comes from a whole other world than you do. You can't just feel bad for something you are doing wrong because at the end of it all, is it really wrong? There is a million things that one can think of as impossible and a million more that could be wrong or right, but it is up to the person to create a perspective of their own and to decide what really is "wrong" or "right" in the world. It is up to them to choose how to feel about what they have done and to decide what to do next or they want to keep doing wrong or good. If someone feels bad about something, then they chose to feel that way because they are in control o their own thoughts in feelings. Some people are just unaware that they have self-control. 

Ezra T. Benson

"When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad." - Abraham Linoln

Reflection: Many would agree that this statement fully explains the way they feel. To me this statement represents the way that I feel for the majority of the time. You see, when I do good things it makes me feel proud and it makes me feel as though I have done something right with my life. For example whenever I help someone without them ever asking me to do so, I feel good. It might sound awfully selfish, but I feel a sense of pride that overwhelms me with joy. I always get positive feelings when I help out in any sort of way, whether it be at home with my family or at school with the staff and my friends. However, when I do bad things like break the rules or I do something that I'm not supposed to I feel terrible. I become sad and I feel guilty because I know that I have done something wrong. Whenever I do something bad I always try to make up for it so that I won't feel bad anymore.

Abraham Lincoln

"Obedience is the great test of life." - Thomas S. Monson

I agree with this quote because I believe that obedience is key to living a safe and healthy life even though not everyone bides by all the rules. However, I understand that there are many people in this world who would disagree with me as well as this quote, but that is more than okay because not everyone has the same perspective as I do. Obedience is a great challenge and for some people it might be harder to master than others. If the world followed every single rule out there we might have less accidents and people would probably live longer. Keeping in mind that accidents always happen of course, and although many accidents are preventable, some just happen because people decide not to follow protocol. Obedience can simply come from within someone who knows what is right from wrong, in other words it can come naturally for some people. It is those who disagree with rules that find obedience challenging because they are challenging their own ability to obey. In away the fact that many people are not obedient to everything helps shape who we are today. What I mean by this is that if it weren't for the people who "choose the wrong," then it would be hard to tell apart the good people from the bad. Obedience is a test that not everyone will pass, but the ones who do will learn that life is better when you do things the right way.

Thomas S. Monson

Cardiologist

Duties and Responsibilities: A cardiologist is a doctor with special training and skill in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

Salary: $268,000 - $811,000 a year.

Education: In order to become a cardiologist, you need to obtain a bachelor's degree and then enroll in a medical school program. After graduating from medical school, you must complete several years of internal medicine and cardiology training in a residency program.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

Being a cardiologist sounds like a big responsibility because of how important their job is. However I think perhaps in some future it would be nice to study for this career. I really do find it very appealing, but like I mentioned before it is a lot of responsibility. I am still willing to try because it looks like the pay is really good and so I think I would make a great living out of it. Not only will I get a well-paid job but I would also get the great satisfaction of being able to help people.

Audiologist

Duties and Responsibilities: Audiologists diagnose and treat a patient’s hearing and balance problems using advanced technology and procedures. More specifically they:

·         Examine patients who have hearing, balance, or related ear problems.

·         Assess the results of the examination and diagnose problems.

·         Determine and administer treatment.

·         Administer relief procedures for various forms of vertigo.

·         Fit and dispense hearing aids.

Salary: $63,640 - $88,426

Education: The first step in becoming an audiologist is to obtain a bachelor’s degree. An audiologist with a master’s degree can currently practice in the field. Audiologists must earn a doctoral degree (PhD or AuD) in order to be eligible for national certification. There is no specific undergraduate major is required; however, audiology doctoral programs require courses in physics, math, anatomy and physiology. The completion of a doctoral degree in audiology generally requires at least four years of full-time study beyond the bachelor’s level. PhD programs may last as long as 5-6 years due to the fact that they involve a research component.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

Personally, I would not like to be an Audiologist because I don’t want to spend such a long period of time studying to be one. However the idea of being able to help people out with their hearing doesn’t sound bad at all. This particular profession really catches my attention because of the fact that it involves one of our most important senses, which is hearing. I respect this career, but I think I’m going to stick to being a nurse.