by cherelle lemons she believed she could, so she did
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BY CHERELLE LEMONS
She believed she could,so she did
Who am I?
Ms. Lemons’ sisterCalifornia State University, FullertonBachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Minor in Chemistry 6 years
Career goal: Physician AssistantCurrent job: Administrative Specialist II at
Kaiser Permanente
Compton Shaggy
Pride and Joy
How to Succeed
Pick a major Picked my favorite subject
Seek mentorshipGo above and beyond
Volunteer workGet good gradesEstablish great study habitsChoose your peers wisely
Career Paths
Nursing Medicine
Physician
Physician Assistant
Nurse
Nurse Practition
er
Nursing
Shadowed nurse at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles
Community college: ADN RN---Not desired by employers
University: Bachelors degree RN-BSN---desired by employers TEAS exam
Masters/Doctorate: Nurse Practitioner
Physician
Any degree from a universityCoursework:
Biology, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, PhysicsMedical College Admission Test (MCAT)Residency (3-7 years)Shadowed doctors
Private practice, Surgeons: plastic, breast cancer, colorectal
Set up a meetings with surgeons and Chief of Surgery Summer research program
Presented research in Maryland and St. Louis
Physician Assistant
Any degree from a university Coursework:
Same as physician but require Human Anatomy and Human Physiology
Clinical Care ExtenderRequires more clinical experience (~1000 hours)GRE (some programs)Growing field
Majority of PAs will retire within the next few yearsCurrently shadowing PAs
Western University
Setbacks: The struggle is REAL
HATERS #byefeliciaGrades
Did not pass my first college Chemistry class DO NOT do this!
Test anxiety Did not pass my first college Biology class final exam
People not believing in youYou not believing in yourself
How to stand out
NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK Create a professional email account
Utilize social networks Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter Screen your profiles (NO HOOCHIE PHOTOS, no photos
indicating you are under the influence, no alcohol or drugs)
Talk to professors (THEY KNOW PEOPLE)Set up meetings with admissions department
Come prepared: bring resume, contact cardFollow-up
Send thank you note, contact card and CHOCOLATE!
How to stand out
Be persistent/patient First meeting with WesternU: November 2013- April
2014 Sometimes stalking is okay LOL
Expect 2 weeks for a reply If nothing, then call as a follow-up and remind them of
who you are and why you are calling GET GOOD GRADES!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is EVERYTHING How schools admit students
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns or need help, feel free to contact me!
Cherelle [email protected]
Case 1: Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus
Possible causes? Genetic abnormality Can be caused by injury or disease
Treatment Insert shunt system where a tube is inserted, which
directs the CSF from the CNS to another area of the body to be drained and absorbed. This system also regulates the CSF flow rate
Prognosis If detected early enough and treated, may be able to
live a normal life
Case 2: Berlin heart EXCOR Pediatric Ventricular Device (PAD)
Berlin heart EXCOR Pediatric Ventricular Device (PAD)
Why use a Berlin? The pediatric patients who have this are on the heart
transplant list. Needed to sustain life (temporarily)
Prognosis Studies show that 43 of 48 patients survived from
either a cardiac transplant or being slowly taken off of the PAD
Overtime the ventricles become stronger over time and does not need the assistance of the machine