Certified Public Accountant

Introduction of the Problem Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health disorder that occurs from “exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury or sexual violation.” (McCauley 2015) First Responders include police officer, firefighters and EMS workers. They respond to traumatic events daily such as rapes, murders, domestic violence cases, robberies, car accidents, hostage situations and industrial explosions. They are called to help people in their worst moments. They are…

I have lost track of people who told me how difficult nursing school would be. There were not many reasons proving that I would succeed, but stepping forward in faith, I knew I have a good God who wanted to show me I could trust Him. Within the first month of college, I had flunked tests in two of my science classes. I felt discouraged, and thought I needed to change majors. During my advising meeting, Professor Gramatky instilled such confidence in me and told me these classes did not define me…

I work as an elementary school tutor and as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) at a health care facility. As a double major in Biology and Sociology, and a Pre-medical student it 's a lot of running around, waking up extremely early and sleeping at all hours of the night. But I love working with the…

What aspects make a nurse successful, being courageous? Courage is a very important aspect in making a nurse success. I learned about how important it is to have courage in your nursing profession. The information everybody learned is very helpful. Courage is very different in our everyday life. Everyone has their own way of defining each of them. In my own opinion courage means the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation. Courage is essential in the profession of…

Being a certified nursing assistant (CNA) for elderly comes with many challenges, and I didn’t discover this until after did my clinical at a nursing home. There, I observed many opportunities for learning and growth in long-term care. With the permission of my instructor, I explored around and had a little time to communicate with the senior citizens. I continued to make observations and found that communicating with the elderly presents difficulties that impact the CNA’s ability to implement…

observing what a morning shift looks like. The nursing assistants usually work hours from about 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. morning shifts, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. evening shifts, or night shifts from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. After the transition from night to morning the certified nursing assistants (CNAs) wake the patients from their sleep and bring them breakfast. If they are unable…

Pulse nightclub shooting. 49 people were dead and according to Hazzard, some could have been saved if Paramedics were allowed to enter the scene right after the mass shooting. The author speaks to a general audience about a news issue shared to the public. If paramedics were allowed on the scene the night of the shooting at Pulse nightclub, a lot more lives could’ve been saved. He gives a strong argument that the approach emergency responders have now are “outdated”, and that it is nearly…

I am the first person in my family to seek higher education. Majority of my family, roughly 75%, have never been educated past a basic high school education. My father has a few certifications specific to his field of work, fiber-optic technology. My mother went to Ball State for a brief time, but ended up being a housewife instead. She wasn’t really interested in college; her grades were poor when she attended. Perhaps she picked the wrong major, but she is content with not going back. Despite…

is a firefighter who knows the struggles life as a first responder can put on the family. When he was 20 years old, Hallmark began his career as a firefighter. He attended fire school at Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service where he became certified with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. He said that at 20 years old he liked the work schedule of a firefighter. From there, his career grew. Hallmark is now an instructor, fire investigator, firefighter, hazardous materials technician…

My specific interest in Western University lies in the focus of interprofessional learning. This is a unique and important factor that will tremendously expand my abilities in healthcare. While volunteering and working in healthcare facilities, I have seen how nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners, physical and occupational therapists, and dietitians work together to deliver the best treatment course for the patients. I am excited to find out that Western University provides unparalleled…