1. ORIENTATION WEEK Introduction of Mrs. Clarke-Hang and learned a little about each other. Speeches from Kim Frangenberg and Security of the hospital. - Discussed where to park - Rules of the hospital - HIPPA rules Tour of St. Joseph and St. Francis hospitals. Newman University Course: Medical Terminology. - Testing was given and online testing dates and times werediscussed

2. ROTATIONS We went on rotations twice aweek to a different unit of thehospital each week. After going to the rotations wehad to write thank you letters,have mentors fill out a form,and blog about the rotationonline. St. Joseph and St. Franciswere the two hospitals that wewent to on our rotations. 3. MENTOR FORMS 4. MENTOR FORMS 5. THANK YOU LETTERS After each week of rotation another part of our class work timeinvolved writing thank you letters to the person we shadowed. We had to write 5 professional letters and make 5 hand writtenthank you letters. A total of 16+ thank you letters were written. 6. THANK YOU (HANDWRITTEN) 7. THANK YOU (HANDWRITTEN) 8. THANK YOU (PROFESSIONAL) 9. THANK YOU (PROFESSIONAL) 10. BLOGS After our rotations we had towrite blogs over what weexperienced during our rotationand had to comment on twoother peoples blogs to receivefull credit. This process allowed to beinformed on what we wouldexperience and it allowed us toshare our experience withoutviolating HIPPA laws. 11. ROTATION 1: GENERAL MEDICAL General Medical is very bland. The nurse that I followed around withwas a total sweetheart! She is excellent at what she does and is veryunderstanding. But the 7th floor is where the patients come aftersurgery. I went to some rooms with older gentlemen. Every single oneof them had their own story to tell. The first day of rotations I was notscared or nervous at all. Imarched on up their and found mynurse. We walked through all herpatients rooms to check up on them.I underwent seeing A LOT of medicineand shots being given to the patientsto put them out of their pain. It wasvery interesting unit to see but i dontthink this will be my field that Iwant to go into. 12. ROTATION 2: GENERAL SURGERY General Surgery is the floor thatthe patients go to after andbefore their surgery. The nursesthat I had to floor were kind ofgrouchy and rude. But there wereother nurses to make-up for theirlack of enjoyment for theiroccupation. I underwent seeing ALOT of drugs being handed outto the patients because theywere all in pain. PersonallyGeneral Surgery is not a floor Iwould recommend of going into,unless you enjoy giving drugs outto all the patients. The floor wasslow so I hardly saw anything. 13. ROTATION 4: CATH. LAB DIAGNOSTICS My 4th week of rotation was veryinteresting.. I went to the Cath. LabDiagnostics. On the first day I wasactually able to be in the procedureroom with the patient, doctor, andnurses. It was very cool being there upclose and seeing everything. Butputting catheters in people arent reallythat big of a procedure. The doctor justput a like-wire thing inside the personto insert the catheters which is only atiny hole in the groin area. The secondday did not consist of much, I sat withthe monitor (which is the one whorecords what happens within theprocedure room). Depending on theday and how many procedures arescheduled that day, the Cath. LabDiagnostics is actually very interesting. 14. ROTATION 4: EMERGENCY ROOM I went to the ER this rotation. Itwas very interesting! I loved it!They sent me to Triage wherethe patients get evaluated.There were some crazy patientsthat came in. Others came in forrandom things that they couldhave gone to the clinic forinstead. 15. ROTATION 6: MICU Rotation 6 dealt with the MICU... It was kind of boring the first day.I didnt really see much because the nurses were slow. Thesecond day back to the MICU was even better. I was assigned toa nurse. He had 2 patients that he was looking after. The patientskidneys were failing due to alcohol, their skin and eyeswere literally yellow. The other patient was quite a character! Thisperson was CRAZY! but mentally stable when there wassomeone else in the room with them. So the MICU was a reallyneat place to go when you have the interesting patients! 16. LECTURES For part of the class, every Fridays we would go to NewmanUniversity and listen to 2 speakers each Friday. The speakerswere very informational and helpful on learning about what Imwanting to go into. 17. LECTURE 1 CLINT STUCKY OT Clint Stucky was quite a character when we first walked into his class. He discussed the basis of Occupational Therapy. People with a physical disability can have spinal cord injuries, and stroke, head injuries. Psychiatric disabilities which deal with mental illness, and there are development disabilities which deal with down syndrome and ADHD. There are 3 areas of concern which are self-care, work, and play. OTs can work in several different places such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and homes. With children they work with children who can not write or are having a hard time learning. OTs work with all age groups and prescribe "adaptive equipment" to the patients. OT is different from physical and speech therapy because the Occupational Therapy only deals with everything in between the atoms apple and the belly button. Speech deals with everything from the atoms apple on up and the physical therapy works with the belly button on down. An Occupational Therapist needs a masters degree which will allow a person to evaluate the patients, responsible for making a plan and goal, learning how to discharge patients, can perform all Occupational Therapy traits, and treatments on all the patients. The job outlook for the this profession is quite stronger than Physical Therapy, there is more of a demand as the baby boomers are getting older and they will need to be replaced once they decide to retire. Once they are retired they will need their knees and joints 18. LECTURE 2 -TERESA VETTER NURSING NU Teresas speech over the nursing program was very interesting. Speciallysince Im considering going into Nursing. The speech consisted of informationabout how a person can work in a hospital, home, clinic, and etc. A personneeds a wide range of skills and be able to work at a short notice. A nurseshould always have the question, "Did I make an impact on the person?"should always be on a persons mind while assisting the patient. A personinterested in the nursing field should have an interest in science, math,helping people, life long learning, fast paced, and team member orientated.The U.S Department of Labor estimates that we will be short 500,000 to1,000,000 nurses in the next 20 years. The nurse schooling can be aBachelors, Masters, or a doctors. Its proven fact that patients get a bettercare from a person who has gotten a BSN rather than an Associates degree.What a person might want to look for in a program for nursing is thecurriculum, classroom size, and the clinical. Make sure ones morals andvalues agree with the schools mission and philosophy of the university andthe program. Being alert at all times and having the constant urge to learnnew things are the main key things to being a nurse 19. LECTURE 3 - DR. GREG REICHBERGERVET. Dr. Greg Reichberger is the owner of West Wichita Pet Clinic. He went toBishop Carroll in 1983, Newman University in 1987, and then graduatedfrom Kansas State University with a doctor degree inVeterinary Medicine Degree. He worked in a small and large animal practicefrom 1992 until 1995. A year later he opened West Wichita Pet Clinic in1996. He stated being in the profession of Veterinary a person is allowed towork with all kinds of medicine all wrapped up in one profession. About 15 to20 thousand Veterinarian in the United States, the amount of Veterinarians ison the rise. The economy is tough on the whole profession and not that manypeople want to bring their animals in. The big thing that is coming about is thediet prescriptions, the main one is the Hillside Diet which made the feeding ofthe animal in a correct diet. Anything in the medical field is constantlychanging. Within the last 15 to 20 years the advancement of the treating ofanimals have changed. With treating the animals is a trial and errorprocess. In the size of dogs they have 42 teeth and cats have 32 teeth. Teethare a very important thing to look for because large amounts of plague buildup in between the teeth and will become infected on the animals. Being aveterinarian is a number one profession because there are always somethingelse that a person can do and it is always constantly changing. 20. LECTURE 4 - DR. SHELLY STEADMANFORENSIC BIOLOGIST DNA ANALYST Dr. Shelly Steadman came and spoke to us about being a Forensic Biologist DNA Analyst. She wentto Newman University and got a degree in Microbiology. Shes been in this field of work for about 14years and within her work life her biggest case was examining DNA that came from BTK. She hasworked in 4-6 facilities and stated that science and technology are always changing. She works in acrime lab and doesnt really work the law enforcement. But her line of work is in the same building asthe coronary and once the body comes in contact with the coroner its in their possession until theyobtain all the DNA information from the specimen. Forensics labs consist of Pathology (ForensicPathology, Pathology Assistant, and Medical Investigation). Forensic Science Laboratories areToxicology, Drug ID. Trace Evidence, Fire Arms/Tool marks, and Biology DNA. Biology DNAs do notgo to the crime scene but simply work on the information that is brought to them into the lab. Theyexamine the DNA particles and figure out where the information is coming from. Blood is a richsource for DNA as well as skin cells. Dr. Steadmans biggest case in her life consisted of examiningDNA from BTK. BTK made a mistake of getting caught. He asked the media if he could send hisinformation on a floppy disc. So he did and they dug deeper into the floppy discs memory and obtainthe information of a Dennis Rader out of Park City, Kansas. The law enforcement got involved andasked the biological daughter for a pap smear. The law enforcement found out the information waspositive and went for 9 search warrants and arrested him. Simple little DNA that is left behind can bea huge crack in a case. Example would be like a burglary that left behind a pair of gloves had hisfingerprints in the gloves. There was also a man who wore a swimming cap, gloves and raped awoman but glove got caught in his zipper anda piece ripped off and the DNA was in that piece of latex.DNA is given to a person 23 to 23 ratio. Each person consistsof 46 different DNA cells and each parent gives DNA to their child. 21. LECTURE 5 - MARGARET TRUMPPRESPIRATORY THERAPY Margaret Trumpp was a Respiratory Therapy instructor. She was very informational. Respiratory Therapist are the most critical team members that diagnosis, treat, and educate patients about Respiratory Therapy. The environment is a fast paced and doesnt stay the same. There are statics that lung disease is on the rise. Since there is a high demand for Respiratory Therapist the salaries are rising as well to stay up with the demand. They work in all areas of the hospital, outpatient to inside an office. The patients ages range from babies all the way to older patients who have breathing disabilities. The students that freshly get out of schooling go into the hospital setting but then will go into diagnostic offices, patients homes, children hospitals, and clinics. The job requires the person to be a people person. Respiratory is a dynamic, high-tech, high-touch, allied health profession. The nurses and doctors are usually to busy so a worker who brought up the oxygen began to teach an informal class and that is how Respiratory got started and has boomed since then. The Respiratory Therapy really didnt come about until the 60s and the 70s. Respiratory really focuses on the heart, lungs, and the kidneys. The Respiratory Therapists work under a physician and assist in the evaluating andtreatment of the patient from premature infant to the elderly. TheU.S. Department of Labor has an employment growth of 21%through the year of 2018 and salary about $52,200. The Therapists stay busy in the winter and graduates always get a job. This wouldbe a great profession to go into specially if you have the higher chance of having a job right as you get out of college. 22. COVER LETTER 23. RESUME / REFERENCES 24. CAREER LISTRegistered NurseRegistered nurses are active in hospitals. Registered nurses are the largest healthcareoccupation with 2.6 million jobs. Job opportunities are always accessible and obtainable. Aregistered nurse has to undergo achieving a bachelors degree, an associates and adiploma from approved nursing program. A BSN takes 4 years to complete, and an ADNtakes 2 to 3 years. Students take courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry,nutrition, psychology and other behavioral sciences and nursing. Most RNs start as staffnurses in hospitals, with experience and good performance, often move to other settings orare promoted to positions with more responsibility. I must pass a national licensingexamination in order to obtain a nursing license. Any nursing for advanced practice nursesrequire a masters degree. My opinion: I prefer to be a Registered nurse because you have a chance of being indifferent parts of the hospital. You can be in all different parts of the hospital. I enjoy helpingall certain age groups but I do well with older and baby ages. I love always being active andnot having slow days. One goal and reason why I want to be a registered nurse is becausemy Aunt was a registered nurse until she found out she had cancer and was at the age ofretirement. She is one of my role models and has taught me how to sacrifice and learn tolove taking care of people who are in need of help. 25. PHYSICAL THERAPIST PTs are healthcare professionals, who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages. They help treatinjuries that limit patients abilities to move and perform functional activities. Physical therapists learnabout their patients condition and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability tomove, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. Positions are in hospitals, outpatientclinics, and private offices. PT profession requires a post-baccalaureate degree from an accreditedphysical therapy program. Physical therapist education programs include foundational sciencecourses, such as biology, anatomy, physiology, cellular histology, exercise physiology, neuroscience,biomechanics, pharmacology, pathology, and radiology/imaging, as well as behavioral sciencecourses, such as evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning. The undergraduate courses thatare useful when one applies to a physical therapist education program are anatomy, biology,chemistry, physics, social science, mathematics, and statistics. Before granting admission, manyprograms require volunteer experience in the physical therapy department of a hospital or clinic. My opinion: I tore my ACL in between the summer of my 7th and 8th grade year. I had to undergo physical therapy to strengthenmy leg. Physical therapy is a neat study of the human body and muscles. It is amazing how quickly a muscle deteriorates whennot in use. Tearing my ACL was the most painful thing that I havehad to go through in my life, but it was the most interestingconflict. Being a physical therapist would be something I lovethe most. The human body fascinates me and being a physical therapist I will learn how it works and performs in an everydayschedule. 26. NEONATAL NURSE Neonatal nurses who devote their skills to newborns that need specializedcare. Neonatal refers to the first 28 days of life. Requirements are practiceskills to assess nurses abilities in using medications, math calculations,cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and other knowledge needed for direct patientcare. Education is either a 2 to 4 year period. Register as registered nurseand then go into further studies of neonatal. There is no special program forneonatal nursing in basic RN education. After I graduate and have obtainedsome experience as an RN in a neonatal intensive care unit, (recommendedtwo years) I want to consider going to graduate school to become a neonatalnurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist. My opinion: The human life already fascinates me as is. Birthing andanything that is involved with having a baby is exciting to me. Being able togive life to a child is fantastic, but being able to be the one who was involvedwith bringing the child into the world is even better. I want to be the one whohelps the mother and father stay calm and know that Im here for them whenthe time comes for the baby. Also with me being a girl, I would have a betterincite and understanding of the female reproductive system so therefore itwould be easier trying to explain to the mother what to expect. 27. DENTAL HYGIENIST Dental Hygienists work on teeth, educate their patients on how to take care of their teeth, andprevent further damage to them. Examination of the patients gums, teeth, and recording theinformation in their medical chart is part of the required job. Dental Hygienists use anassortment of tools to perform their jobs. High school diploma and college entrance test scoresare required for the dental hygiene program. Need personal recommendations from teachers,or people in the community. Some require a certain level of computer literacy. High schoolstudents should take courses in biology, chemistry, and mathematics. Some programs alsorequire applicants to have completed at least one year of college. Specific entrancerequirements vary from one school to another. Private practices only require an associatesdegree or certificate in dental hygiene. I have to be licensed by the state that I will practice in. Iwill have to pass written and clinical exams. My opinion: If I went into a entry level term I would go into the field of being a dental hygienistbecause I have a favorite hygienist that I always gone to when I get my teeth cleaned. She isvery understanding and works well with me when I go in for a checkup. She is a great rolemodel, mother, and hygienist. She has impacted and influenced my opinion about going intothe medical field. My hygienist is patient and has in the past described parts of her job to mewhich opened my view on the medical field, just not in one category. If I were to go into thedental hygiene field, it would be because of my hygienist that I have. I would like to be in herposition and impact someone elses life like she has mine. 28. FUTURE PLANSAfter Graduation from Bishop Carroll my future plans and goals will be attending Butler County Community College go into the Nursing program and then continue my education at Wichita State University. 29. FINAL REFLECTIONThe Health Academy is about wrapped up.Im sad that its over with but excited at thesame time. Im ready to take what Ivelearned and apply it to my college life. TheAcademy has given me an insight of whatto expect for the next few years of my life.I was selected from a large number ofstudents wanting to get into this programand Im glad Mrs. Hang saw something inmy interview to select me, Im forevergrateful! I wish the best of luck to myfellow classmates .