“Obedience is central to becoming, being, and remaining happy.”

-David A. Bednar

This quote is pretty straight forward. It tells you that obedience will eventually lead you to happiness. It won’t be easy, but eventually you will realize that everything that you went through was all for a good cause. You will be happy, and remain happy for a long time if you’re obedient.

Life Planning Progress

        Well I haven’t really completed many of my life planning goals at all. I’ve only done maybe one or two of my goals so far. Some of my goals have recently become unattainable so I can’t complete them.  In the future I’m going to set goals that are easier to complete so I can actually hope to do them. I need to try harder to complete these goals and achieve victories.

Class Reflection

1.  What did you like most about this class?

I liked browsing the internet the most for this class, like discovering things I hadn’t known before.

2.  What did you dislike about this class?

I disliked how we were restricted to only using one program after finishing our work

3.  What can you recommend to improve this class?

I think it would be better that instead of having to do the typing tutor after every assignment, we have another option.

4.  What will you always remember about this class?

I’ll always remember the schedule of what we had to do every day in class.

Student Success Statement

“When obedience becomes our goal, it is no longer an irritation to be obedient; instead of a stumbling block, it becomes a building block”

-James E. Faust

This quote is trying to say that when we actually want to be obedient It stop being something we don’t want to do. It stops making us feel like we’re being controlled. Instead, it helps us get stronger and form our way. It helps us choose paths we want to follow. It helps is forge our own paths. They make you a good person who decides what their life will be. Obedience can make you a better person if you let it mold you and shape you into one.

Plastic Surgeon

Duties and Responsibilities:

A plastic surgeon operates on a patient's face or body in order to repair or reconstruct the area. As a plastic surgeon, you may perform two types of surgery: cosmetic surgery to improve appearance and reconstructive surgery to correct appearance after an injury or to improve bodily function.

Salary: $321,333

Education:

 To become a plastic surgeon, you typically must first hold a 4-year undergraduate degree and complete pre-medical courses, such as biology, chemistry and physics. You'll then spend another four years in medical school to earn a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree. At least five years of additional residency training in which you focus solely on general and plastic surgery is also required. You must also have a license to practice in all states and can opt to become board certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) or the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery (AOBS).

Student Success Statement

“Obedience is the great test of life.”

Thomas S. Monson

This quote is trying to say that whenever you are obedient life is trying to test you for who you are. It can determine the kind of person you are going to be whenever you obey or disobey. People will judge you based on how obedient you are. They’ll see if you can follow instructions or not. Some people will only accept the most obedient of all people.

Neurologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

People in this field practice the area of medicine that relates to the nervous system. Besides the nervous system they treat the brain and spinal cord. Patients refer to this physician for a diagnosis. Neurologists may further refine their practice by developing an interest in and reputation regarding the treatment of conditions in a niche area of neurology. These include stroke, epilepsy, pain management, sleep medicine, Parkinson's Disease, and Alzheimer's disease.

Salary:

$202,392-$356,885

Education:

Candidates must complete a four-year undergraduate degree, a four-year medical school program, a one-year internship, and three years of residency providing specialty training in neurology. To secure state licensing, candidates must also pass written and practical competency exams.

I would like a career in this because it has a very high pay wage for most people.

Student Success Statement

"Obedience...is the primary object of all sound education"

-Elizabeth Missing Sewell

This quote is trying to say that whenever the principle of learning and teaching is put in place, obedience is what makes it all run. Without obedience all of the learning will not work. The people being educated must pay attention and obey the teacher whenever they talk of give instruction. Obedience is what makes education systems really work the way they’re supposed to work

Western Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

People who excel in this career take an allopathic approach to medicine. They rely heavily on industrially produced medicine. They use conventional medical treatment like surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and physical therapy. The practitioners of Western medicine are doctors, nurses, physical, occupational, and respiratory therapists. Their effectiveness is scientifically proven.

Salary:

$181,162

Education:

While in high school one should take the most challenging mathematics and science courses. In college one must get a bachelors or masters in science relating to medicine and also go to medical school. Special training and internships are available.

I would like to be one because it offers a very high pay

Student Success Statement

“Obedience sums up our entire duty”

-Hosea Ballou

          This quote is trying to tell us that being obedient is basically all we have to do in life. We have to follow orders given to us and complete them with our best ability. All your life you’re going to have to be following some sort of guide, whether it may be from your parents, or tips you read from a book in your 40’s, You will always be obeying something.

Eastern Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

People in this field specialize in identifying energy imbalances through the concept of “qi”. Oriental medicine treats a variety of ailments including headaches, back pain, arthritis, or other illnesses by identifying patterns of imbalance within a body’s energy levels and working to readjust fluids or tissues in order to keep the body in balance and relieve pain. Oriental medicine techniques include acupuncture, cupping, acupressure, and herbal supplements that are applied to specific body parts or tissues.

Salary: $61,000

Education:

Requirements vary state to state. Some practitioners are licensed to be physician’s assistant and then take classes to become certified in oriental medicine. Most practitioners earn a Bachelor’s degree in biology or another medical related field, then go on to fill state requirements for practicing oriental medicine. Most states require students to work as an intern or apprentice for a specific number of hours in order to qualify for certification, and then have them take an examination to become certified.

I would not like this job because I don’t really like alternative medicines

Student Success Statement

“The more obedient we are, the more freedom we have”

Boyd K. Packer

This quote is trying to say that when you are an obedient person you get more opportunities in life. You have more liberties to do what you want if people trust you enough from past experiences. If your mother knows that you are well mannered and that you are known to not get into trouble she will let you go anywhere you want to go because she trusts you.

Obedience

noun

1.   compliance with an order, request, or law or submission to another's authority.

Loyalty, listening, following, attending, duty, submit.

When you do what your parents tell you to do, like take out the trash, or when you listen to the teacher in class.

Military Medical Careers

Duties and Responsibilities:

The United States military offers many medical jobs. It is one of the many government-employed options for healthcare professionals. Each different branch of the military, which include the army, navy, air force, and marines, have similar needs and standards for healthcare professionals. One must be prepared to deal with and witness physical atrocities in the military due to bombings or other such weapon usage that can cause mutilation and disfiguration.

Salary: $30,000-$100,000

Education: Once you are granted into the military, your training and education are paid for. You will not have to pay out of pocket for your medical degree, nursing degree, or other related healthcare training. Once your service requirements are met, you are free and clear of any debt for your medical training.

I would not like to have a military medical career as I wouldn’t like to join anything to do with the military

The Harmful Effects and Consequences of Drug Abuse

Drugs can fry your brain and are basically trading in a lifetime of pain for a moment of pleasure. They cause pain especially to the people who love you. They can turn you into a completely different person and ruin who you are. They were meant to help you cope with problems. You can change the lives of others if you make them take drugs. Drugs can lead you to a life in prison. They can make people feel like they’re in control. The ones who use the drugs are the only ones to blame. Staying drug free can lead to a regular life. I promise to stay away from drugs that can ruin my life. I will never accept bad drugs from those who wish harm on me.

Student Success Statement

“Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise”

Benjamin Franklin

This quote is trying to tell you that when you get lots of rest, good things will come your way. Getting enough sleep at night is just one of many ways to keep your body good and healthy. The more rested you are, the healthier and wiser you will become. When you have the power to do the things you want, you can become wealthy.

Oriental Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

People in this field target energy imbalance. They use ancient Chinese herbology practices as well as acupuncture. They also have exercises to strike up balance. This is preferred for its success and virtually no side effects. The concept they are based on is qi. They also do cupping and acupressure.

Salary:

$30,000-$60,000

Education:

The length of training at most AOM schools is about three (3) years for acupuncture and four (4) years for Oriental medicine programs. The study of Oriental medicine includes both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.

I would not like to be an oriental medicine doctor as that profession doesn’t appeal to me

The Top 5 Heart Health Tips

1.   Keep a healthy diet

2.   Avoid smoking

3.   Keep an active lifestyle

4.   Maintain  a healthy body weight

5.   Reduce your stress

Well I want to stay healthy. I may try to get more sleep and go to sleep earlier. I’ll watch what I eat and try not to eat too many foods that are bad for my health. I will also start exercising early. I’ll try to take all the stress out of my life by avoiding things that cause stress. I’ll start exercising to maintain a healthy heart and also to let go of any sort of stress.

Student Success Statement

“A wise man ought to realize that health is his most valuable possession.”

-Hippocrates

          Hippocrates is trying to tell us that the most important thing you can have is your health. If you are not healthy you can’t do anything but lay there and wait till your death. You have to take care of your body. You can’t put chemicals that could harm your body over and over again. You might have the most expensive car in the world but if you’re not healthy, you can’t even drive it.

Sports Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

Sports doctors are medical professionals whose specialty is the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries from athletic activities and focus on bone, joint and muscle health. They travel with sports teams to make sure that medical care is readily available. They are also prepared to work in a hospital or clinical setting.

Salary:

$27,900-$350,000

Education:

People interested in this career who want to attend medical school must get a bachelor’s degree in science degrees dealing with medical foundation. They must complete medical school and then get certification.

I wouldn’t like to be one because most sports don’t appeal to me

Acupuncture

Duties and Responsibilities:

          Acupuncturists take very long thin needles and embed them into “acupoints” in the skin. This is traditional Chinese Medicine. They work with patients and often set up a plan that corresponds with a certain patient.

Salary:

$81,000 a year

Education:

To work as an acupuncturist, you need a bachelor's degree and a solid science background to begin your graduate-level study of acupuncture. Most states require you to be credentialed by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) to be licensed as an acupuncturist.

I would not like to be an acupuncturist as the job seems to be one of a person with precise hands

Student Success Statement

“Courage is being scared to death and doing the right thing”

-Chae Richardson

This quote is trying to say that when you do something that is very hard to decide about if you still manage to do the right thing that makes you courageous. A truly courageous person will do what makes them a good person and they will always do the right thing.

Wellness Professional

Duties and Responsibilities:

Wellness professionals are familiar with dietary, mental, and physical habits that lead to a healthy life. They are considered guides in this area and offer advice and plans to lead you to be well. They are well familiar with general knowledge as well as go in depth with wellness.

Salary:

$53,000

Education:

People in this field can have a GED and high school diploma. An associative degree can further the career with majors in this area. Workshops are available.

I would not like to work in this field because it offers a low pay

Student Success Statement

“Act well your part; there all honor lies”

Alexander Pope

This quote is trying to tell you that when you act well, honor with always be with you. You will be an honorable person and you’ll get lots of praise. The more honorable you are the more likable you will be to the people around you. You will get lots of good things happening all around you. Good things come to good people.

Student Success Statement

“I would prefer to even fail with honor than win by cheating”

-Sophocles

          This quote is trying to tell us that it is always best to be honest and that being a cheater is wrong. If you win by cheating it isn’t the same as winning honestly. It would always be better to lose honestly over winning by cheating. Say you are taking the final set of exams in highschool. You know that you will probably fail the tests because you never paid attention in class so you choose to write a cheat sheet and hide it from view. You may pass the exams with flying colors but you won’t be passing honestly. It would be so much better is you would fail the test but know you didn’t try hard enough so that next year, you can retake the test and be prepared

Oral Care Professional

Duties and Responsibilities:

People in this field clean teeth and  examine patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis. They  also provide other dental care and make sure to educate their patients on how to take care of it at home. Their duties include removing tartar, plaque, and stains from teeth; applying sedatives and fluorides to help protect teeth, teach patients oral cleansing techniques. 

Salary:

$70,210

Education:

They need an associate’s degree in dental hygiene. High school students interested should take courses in biology, chemistry, and mathematics. They are also required to have completed one year of college.

I wouldn’t really want to be an Oral Care professional as I don’t have an interest in professions that have to do with teeth

Student Success Statement

Attitude is the mind’s paintbrush. It can color any situation.

-Anon

This quote is trying to say that your attitude can change any situation. It is like a paintbrush and it can totally change what a situation is like. It can make something completely different than it normally is. If you’re sad, every situation will seem hopeless and depressing. If you’re angry, everything in your situation will anger you. It really is just about seeing things as they truly are

Attitude

noun

a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior.

Synonyms:

Mood

Point of view

Approach

Opinion

Perspective

Reaction

Good Attitude:

Getting second place in a competition and being proud.

Seeing extra homework as another challenge.

Being thankful for getting inexpensive Christmas presents.

Bad Attitude:

You let one single failure ruin you for the rest of your life.

Holding a grudge on someone for something they regret.

Wanting more gifts for your birthday.

Periodontist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Periodontists treat and care for the foundational structures of the teeth such as the bones and gums. Work may be surgical or non-surgical and might include tasks like placing implants, developing treatment plans, and providing preventative care. You may also perform cosmetic procedures, including tissue grafts or reductions to alter the way a person's smile looks.

Salary:

$168,000

Education:

Periodontists earn bachelor's degrees in chemistry, biology or a related topic, then attend a dental school accredited by the American Dental Association, obtaining either a DDS, a Doctor of Dental Surgery, or DMD, a Doctor of Dental Medicine, degree. A periodontist then must complete three years of specialty education at an American Dental Association-approved graduate/residency program.

I would not like to be one as I don’t really like those dentistry profession

Student Success Statement

“He who walks with the wise turns wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.”

-A Proverb

          This quote is trying to say that the person you become depends on the people around you. Your friends and your family form you into the person you are and the person you become. If your parents are people that get very angry violent and drink excessively then you can become the same. Your friends can do drugs around you and it may tempt you to do them too. They could lead you down the wrong path and forever ruin your life.

Dental Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Dental technicians work very closely with dentists but not directly with technicians. They work with manual tools and objects used for teeth. They use impressions and sometimes computer programs to create the item that they need.

Salary:

$33,070 per year

$15.90 per hour

Education:

There are no formal education requirements although a high school diploma or GED are usually enough to get you in this career. Most of the skills applied in this job are learned on the job.

I wouldn’t like to be one as the pay seems a bit low for me.

Student Success Statement

“You can’t hire someone else to do your push-ups for you.”

-Jim Rohn

          This quote is trying to say that if you want to do something and be successful at it, you can’t make someone else do it for you. If you want to become amazing at math, you can’t make someone else study so you get better at it. You can’t hire a person to be successful in life for you. If you want something you have to strive for it and you have to do it on your own. You have to be the maker of your future, not somebody else who you hired to do it.

Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Surgeon

Duties and Responsibilities:

People in this field are responsible for surgical and medical treatment of the ears, nose, and throat, as well as the related head and neck areas. They treat hearing disorders, infections, balance disorders, nerve pain, ear noise (tinnitus), and cranial nerve disorders, patients suffering from chronic sinusitis, diseases of the larynx, esophagus, and upper aero-digestive tract, including swallowing and voice disorders,  with tumors, infectious diseases, deformities, and facial trauma.

Salary:

$205,000 per year

Education:

Five years of training in a surgical residency is required with a one-year course in general surgery and a four-year course in otolaryngology. Most get accepted with a bachelor of science degree or a bachelor of arts degree.

I would like to be one as they seem to get a very high pay

Abraham Lincoln

In this short tale, Abraham Lincoln was riding on a stagecoach with a man. The man offered Lincoln a bottle of whiskey but he declined. Later he offered Lincoln a cigar to smoke, but he declined. He told the man a story about how his mother was sick on her deathbed when he was nine years old. She made him promise to never drink whiskey or use tobacco for as long as he would live. He chose to keep his promise and not drink whiskey or use tobacco.

Clinical Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of a clinical manager include managing staff; managing the recruitment, development of, and appraisal of staff; overseeing day-to-day management; developing and implementing policies and directives; setting and monitoring budgets; attending meetings; handling communications; and making purchasing decision.

Salary:

$88,500

Education:

A relevant 4-year, bachelor degree program includes courses on health care law and ethics, health care financial management, organization and management in health care, information systems for health care, health care administration, and case management is needed to excel in this career.

I wouldn’t like to be a clinic manager as the job seems very stressful and not exciting.

Student Success Statement

“Kindness is the essence of greatness”

Joseph B. Wirthlin

This quote is trying to say that all the great things of this world stem from the kindness of something or someone. Be good to people and you’ll get good things in return. Just like the golden rule says “do to other as you would wish done to yourself.” If you want to be treated nicely and with respect, then you should treat others nicely and with respect. Say you work in an office. You’re new to the office so nobody knows you but everyone else knows eachother. If you give off the impression that you are the type of person that picks on everyone, everyone will want to pick on you, because you get what you give.

Speech Pathologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

People in this field assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in patients. After identifying treatment options they teach the patient treating options as well as alternative forms of communication. They work to develop the muscles needed to vocally communicate.

Salary:

$69,870 per year

$33.59 per hour

Education:

A master’s degree is needed in this field along with courses being taken that vary as requirement by institutions.  A license is required in most states along with supervised clinical experience.

I would like to be one as they offer a good pay wage

25 Acts of Kindness

·       Giving a big tip

·       Paying for someone’s groceries

·       Returning a wallet

·       Giving an elder a seat on the bus

·       Giving someone a seat on the train

·       Letting a pregnant woman cut in line

·       Letting a handicapped person cut in line

·       Sharing food

·       Give money to beggar

·       Give money to charity

·       Gift money to somebody

·       Gifting clothes

·       Mowing lawn without being asked to

·       Throwing out garbage bags without being asked to

·       Baking goods for someone

·       Helping someone with homework

·       Cleaning the house

·       Donating clothes

·       Donating toys

·       Volunteer at hospital

·       Clean parent’s car

·       Cooking for someone

·       Babysitting for no money

·       Walking someone else’s dog

·       Volunteer at a soup kitchen

Student Success Statement

“Visualization --- Imagination: What you see is what you get”

Anonymous

          This quote is trying to stay that however you imagine yourself, is exactly what will become of you. If whenever you imagine yourself you see a sad person who looks like they could drop dead any moment; that is the person you really are. You look sad and depressing and people might not like to be around you. If you see yourself as brave, strong, and confident, you can become that person one day. You can be brave, strong, and confident. Whatever you see yourself as is what you will get yourself as.

Sonographer (Ultrasound Technician)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Diagnostic medical sonographer and cardiovascular technologist and technicians, including vascular technologist, operate special imagining equipment to create images or conduct test. The images and test results help physician’s asses and diagnose medical conditions. Some technologist assists physicians and surgeons during surgical procedures.

Salary: 

Per Year $60,350

Per Hour $29.02

Education:

They need to have formal education, such as associates degree or a postsecondary certificate. Many employees also required professional certification.

I would like to be one, it looks like this job pays well.

Student Success Statement

“Manners maketh man.”

-William of Wykeham

          This quote is trying to say that having manners is what really makes somebody strong. It says that the nicest people are the ones that succeed in life and get stuff done. You must treat all people with respect and dignity are the people who get rewarded. It makes these people who are nice to other powerful, everyone will like to be around said person and they’ll possibly do them favors. Maybe you’re known for always helping people when they ask you for help, even if it intervenes with something you need to do. All those people will agree to help you because you helped them.

Environmental Health Specialist-Sanitarian

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Environmental Health Specialist/Sanitarian promotes individual and population public health by providing their essential services. They inspect buildings, collect water samples, test air and water quality, and promote social health. They investigate complaints and health hazards and they collaborate to make things safer for us.

Salary:

$50,000

Education:

Those who want to pursue this career need a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Environmental Health or other related degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours of science. Also needed is a 2 years’ experience as an Environmental Health Practitioner or equivalent preferred.

I would not like to be one of these types of workers because the job does not seem like something I would like to do

Student Success Statement

"A CTR champion is a person who makes a great human out of himself

Noemi Trigueros

Reflection: I believe this means to become a ctr champion you must be a great person who has always chosen the right and who has helped others when they need help. You have to go up to people, be friendly and help the ones who really need it. You’ll do a favor to yourself, you’ll do a favor to the person, and you’ll be doing a favor to society

Research Scientist

Duties and Responsibilities: Research Scientists work to improve life and health by increasing the world's knowledge about their chosen field of study.  Their interests are many and varied, and often they focus their research in biochemistry, genetics, immunology, microbiology, marine biology, molecular biology, physics, or pathology.  Research scientists may work independently or as part of a team.  Most work in research laboratories, but many work in field situations or teach in colleges, universities, and medical schools. 

Salary:  $25,000 - $75,000

Education: Students should take the most challenging science, math, and English courses available in high school including advanced placement and international baccalaureate courses. 

To work in biomedical scientific research requires at least a master's degree, and a doctorate is required to conduct advanced work or manage research programs or departments.

I would like to be one, it can have a high pay.

Student Success Statement

"Action is the foundational key to all success"

In order to get what you want you have to work hard. Work harder and harder and harder and one day you will get everything you ever wanted. You’ll know that it was all worth the hardship. Maybe since you were a little kid you’ve wanted to go to Harvard. All you have to do is work harder and harder. One day you will get to Harvard if you really believe you can get in. You’ll know that it was all worth the trouble.