The Neurosurgeon

Duties and Responsibilities:

A neurosurgeon is known to examine, surgically treat, and diagnose disorders involving the nervous system. Usually a neurosurgeon performs surgeries on the spinal cord, peripheral nerves and/or the brain.  

Salary: $559,255

Education:

To become a neurosurgeon, one must complete 4 years of undergraduate school. This is then followed by 6-7 years in residency training. Usually in the first year, it is known to be the internship year. Over a span of 6 years, you would take at least 42 months of training in clinical neurosurgery.  

Demand or Need for this profession:

The employment of this occupation is seen to grow by 14% from the years 2014-2024 involving all physicians and surgeons,

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

I do not think I would like to be one, as it would be very specific and complex. To practice anything with the brain would be too much for me. As it takes complex procedures as well as care involving the brain and the nervous system. I believe that this would be more stressful to me, as it would take  complete patience to practice this profession.

"Right Is Right Only When Entire." - Victor Hugo

The Naturopathic Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

A naturopathic doctor is a  doctor who provides care and treatment based on natural healing processes. Like many other doctors, a naturopathic doctor identifies, diagnoses, and treats patient for their conditions. As most common routines as naturopathic doctor are:’

• Meeting with patients
• Examining patients
• Performing tests
• Follow up monitoring of patient (if needed)
• Discussing treatment options
• Designing treatment plans
  

Salary: $80,000-$90,000

Education:

In order to become a Naturopathic Doctor, one must:

• Obtain your bachelor’s degree
• Receive your medical degree from a well approved school
• Complete a graduate-level program in Naturopathic Medicine
• Pass the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations (NPLEX)
• Fulfill state licensure requirements
• Participate in residency program
  

Demand or Need for this profession:

The employment outlook for this profession is seen to grow by 12% from the years 2014-2024.

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

I don't think I would like to be one, this is due to the fact that I would first like to watch my health before others. This would only help me understand and see what I can do to help the patients I would have. Naturally this is an interesting career. Although I do not see myself being passionate about this career.

          Medical Career Pathways: Navy Clinical Psychologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

A clinical psychologist in the U.S Navy is to provide guidance as well as the needed resources. These resources are to affect and benefit the lives of the service members on and off-duty. As well as assist in positively changing:

• Relationship issues
• Anger management
• Crisis intervention
• Financial issues and planning
• Balancing work and social activities
• Depression
• Stress Management
• Career productivity and leadership issues
  

Salary:  $66,000-$86,000

Education:

After graduating from graduate school, if you plan to pursue and become a clinical psychologist. One must attend the Officer Development School(ODS). The school is in Newport, R.I. ODS, which is known to be a 5 week program. This program provides the responsibilities of the Navy Staff Corps Officers.

Demand for this particular career:

No Known Demand or Percentage

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

I would not want to be affiliated with anything involved in the military. As it wouldn’t be a career for my personality. I cannot seem to have patience to possibly be in one area for long periods of time. I do want to study psychology and have a career based on it. But I want to work with children, as I love them and would have more patience with them.

“President’s Day”

President’s Day is known as an American holiday, it is celebrated every third Monday of the month of February. It was established in the year of 1885, which formally recognized the first president, George Washington. It is still named “Washington’s Birthday”, Washington’s actual birthday is on February 22nd. It is a day to celebrate all the U.S . presidents from the past and present times.

President’s Day is celebrated on the third Monday of the month of February. It is known to be an observed day for some occupations and school districts.

Some ways to show respect and honor on this american holiday are:

• Post the American flag outside your home
• Write a letter to the president
• Write with quill pens
• Presidential Profile coins
• Play the Bill of Rights drawing game
• Play the Abraham Lincoln Penny Spelling game
• Craft Presidential puppets

It is commonly and officially known as “Washington’s Birthday”. However, President George Washington’s birthday was actually on February 22nd.

💜Valentine’s Day💜

February 14th❤

Valentine’s Day is a day where many around the world give and exchange candy, flowers, and/or gifts. This occurs around loved ones or even acquaintances and friends.

Valentine’s Day is a known holiday that connects to both Christian and ancient Roman traditions. As the Catholic Church sees and recognizes three different saints known as Valentine or Valentinus. There is a legend of Valentine, a priest who was known to have defied Emperor Claudius II. His order was to outlaw marriage for young lovers. This was due to the emperor’s belief that men who are single become better soldiers than those with wives and families. Although Valentine disagreed with this law, so he would perform marriages for young couples in secret. Eventually he was discovered and later put to death by the order of Claudius II.

Although other differing stories may have been told, a story suggested that Valentine was killed while attempting to help Christians escape the Roman prisons where they were beaten and tortured.

Another told legend was of Valentine who was imprisoned, and while being imprisoned he fell in love with a young girl. This was when he sent the first known “valentine” greeting himself. Before his death it was told that he wrote a letter signed “From your valentine”

Like in the United States, Valentine’s Day is also celebrated in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, and Australia. In Great Britain Valentine’s Day began to become celebrated around the 17th century.

Valentine’s Day is not an observed day for schools and work offices. Although it is widely celebrated between loved ones. The popularity of this day is to celebrate a day of love. This day of love is usually around your significant other, friends, relatives, and acquaintances.  

I usually celebrate Valentine’s Day with my friends. I make treats and candy bags for friends and hand them out. I have always done that every year. I have a friend who’s birthday is on the 14th, and I always give her a homemade gift. I honestly feel this day can be special, depending on how you feel on this day. It’s all a matter of a person’s perspective on certain things.

The Story of Chris Paul

              Chris Paul was a very talented and determined basketball player. He was very supported by his grandfather, who was always present in his basketball games. Eventually signing and accepting a full basketball scholarship. his grandfather had given him his hat as it was passed on to him. although the day after, his grandfather was found dead outside of his home. Heartbroken and grieving the loss of his grandfather. He dedicated his next game to his grandfather, to score a point for each year of his grandfather's life. He did score the 61  as he knew he accomplished his goal with determination.

"In life as football, you won't go far, unless you know where the goalposts are." 

                                          -Arnold H. Glasgow

             Arnold H. Glasgow’s quote shows that if you have no goals in life, you won't be able to do anything. A person must set goals to have success in their lives, as it allows them to try their best. Referring this to football, the goalposts would be a literal goal that you make for yourself. It is true that in life that an individual ha goals to accomplish. But without at least one goal, you probably wouldn't be able to push yourself to your highest potential. Sure, like in football you may be knocked down before making the touchdown. But you eventually have to give and keep on trying until you do. That is how life is, you must keep trying until you succeed. Once you do succeed, you can make another goal to accomplish.

“Only those live who do good.”

                                        -Count Leo Tolstoy

Count Leo Tolstoy has stated that those who live and do good will truly live their lives. As when you choose and make the wrong choices, they live a more difficult life. It is not common for one to make the better decisions because the individual is usually pressured into fitting in. it is better for yourself to act and live with good standards. This will only benefit you and those surrounding you, as you will have better outcomes. Many who do drugs and rebel against authority live in the consequences. While those who make the right choices live in the positive outcomes, it's best to choose the right to be happy.

A Choice: Poverty or Prosperity

“ I hated poverty. Poverty is more of a choice than anything else, and I can change that(poverty). It depends upon how hard I want to work, and I decided I would change it.”

                                 -Ben Carson

If you were born or raised in poverty, it does not mean that you will always be in poverty. You have the choice to change it, your life is yours. You have the responsibility of making the right choices for yourself. As Ben Carson was raised in poverty, he chose to change his life. He didn’t want to live in poverty any longer. Carson may have been the worst student in his grade school, but he tried and became the best in his high school. You only have to try and do your best to succeed. As Ben Carson is known to be a world renowned neurosurgeon, he tried his best. He shows others in poverty that they can change that. And they only will by their own choices. This is your own responsibility, for their future.

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“Even if everyone is doing it, WRONG IS NEVER RIGHT.”

                              -Russell M. Nelson

Russell M. Nelson is saying that no matter what someone else does that is wrong, you still shouldn’t do it. As you must not fall just because someone else has gotten away with it. Yes, you will stick out from the crowd but it would be okay. You show that you’re the better person. The most responsible person even, just as long as you do what is right. Nelson here shows it, because choosing the wrong is never the best thing to do. So it is best to try and choose the right, and become a CTR person.