Phlebotomist

Jennifer Wilson Professor Hartley Intro to Sociology Essay #4 Essay #4 When distinguishing between discredited stigma versus discreditable stigma, it can be said that discredited stigma would be that is observable it can be seen and often hard to conceal. Some examples of discredited stigma would be a person’s whereabouts, their race and ethnicity, social incapacity. Whereas discreditable stigma would be those that are not visible or not known about. A few examples of discreditable stigma…

that I began to find the love in helping people and the science aspect of things. That also is when I learned about other positions and really started to look into them. Realizing that there are more positions in the medical field such as nurses, phlebotomist, Physician Assistants, and many more.…

older sister were raised by their parents in a somewhat rural community in Arkansas. Growing up, he enjoyed ornithology and science. Doug graduated from the University of Arkansas with a B.S. in Zoology. Following graduation, he worked as a phlebotomist at a VA clinic in the psych ward and discovered he really enjoyed listening to patients. At that point, he decided to pursue a career in medicine. After completing the necessary tests, Doug was accepted into University of Arkansas for…

Immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP), is a blood disorder that is characterized by the destruction of the blood platelets caused by the presence of antiplatelet antibodies. This bleeding disorder is not associated with a systemic disease. It’s typically chronic in adults, but self-limited in children. The trouble with this there is not defining diagnostic that presents this disease clearly, instead the diagnosis is presented through the exclusion of other variables. Typically, patients have…

a deputy with the county marshals office, where I was range master and firearms instructor. During the time I was working as a police officer, I was fortunate enough to enroll in training at a local hospital, where I earned a certification as a Phlebotomist, and worked per diem on my days off from the department, performing procedures in the laboratory, emergency rooms, geriatric and OB-GYN wings of the hospital. I very much enjoyed the work in and about the hospital, and wished to eventually…

was able to learn the responsibilities of raising young children. At the same time, I was able to graduate high school with honors and Magna Cum Laude in my name. Now, as a nursing major, I am able to accomplish the task it takes to train as a phlebotomist, which lead me closer to working in the medical field. While I was young I felt that I was forced to grow up faster than the other kids my…

elementary through high school, my counselors made me do career portfolios. Mine would change quite often: teacher, veterinarian, doctor, etc. Growing up and even now, I have lived in the same home as a nurse, my grandmother. She is more of a phlebotomist than a nurse but she still has a nursing degree. I remember going to the doctor’s office she worked at and I loved playing with the medical instruments. I have always had a big heart and I loved helping people, which is a big factor to being…

About 4 years ago, I like many people, had a successful job/career that I learned throughout the years without having to attend school. A job well paid for, but extremely stressful. A job that unfortunately made me ill due to the constant stress I had, and from which I retired about 2 years ago. Thus, a job that made me pursue further education, a new career and that challenged my life to do even better. Back then, my goal included attending college and graduating in the healthcare industry. I…

The Cremation Process, Explained Cremation refers to the combustion, oxidation and vaporization of a corpse to basic chemical compounds, including gases, mineral fragments and ashes. Following cremation, the family of the decedent receives a container or urn that holds their loved one’s ashes. Many times, for financial reasons, an individual will forego a funeral with a burial, opting for cremation: The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) states that since 2005, cremation rates have…

main lobby arrives. “I need a gurney stat! I have a GSW in the hospital main lobby!” A gurney was wheeled and PCAs placed the patient on the gurney and performed CPR. During this time the trauma team was activated, nurses prepared machinery, phlebotomist and technicians stood by waiting for the arrival of the patient. As staff gained more information on the situation, the patient given the name John Doe, was involved in a home invasion and was shot by the homeowner by defense. Doctors…