Protective service occupations

As a graduate of Mount Union, you know the stringent standards that you were held to while in the Nursing program at Mount Union. At times you were taxed to your limits. What if you could have alleviated some of the financial stress by receiving a scholarship to help with your tuition? There is a program that does that very thing. It is called the Mount Union Women’s Scholarship. Leah Custer (19’), Junior Nursing Student received this scholarship last year. Leah stated: “Receiving the…

I never thought that I would be pursuing a career as a nurse or anything in the health and science category. Ever since I was a little kid I’d always dreamed of being a fashion designer. I’d have my future laid out right in front of me. As I grew older I had realized that I had a passion for helping people. I knew I didn’t want to be a policeman or a firefighter, then while I was thinking what I wanted to be I realized nursing was an excellent choice! “Why not a doctor and just a nurse?”, people…

Introduction Within a non-profit organization the chief executive officer (CEO) is often referred to as the executive director. The chief executive officer or the executive director retains the highest power in a non-profit. The CEO should be someone who has a strong background in all subjects as it relates to the non-profit. As the CEO of a non-profit it is important that the CEO is fluent in financial leadership to help the organization become and remain a success. In order for the…

At first I didn’t want to be an occupational therapist assistant. I had dreams of becoming a nurse and following my passion of science. I became a certified nursing assistant in hopes of becoming a nurse then began to realize I didn’t like nursing as much as I assumed I would, but this exposed me to occupational therapy. I quickly realized I wanted to be an occupational therapist assistant where I could see personally the results of my efforts, and spend more time with patients impacting their…

Blossoming like a flower, the United States has gradually grown from the defeat in Jamestown to a country of 50 states. After signing the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, USA has become a country with lots of diversity. The America I believe in has freedom of religion and speech and is the land of opportunity. When America comes to my mind, I believe that this country is the land of opportunities. Every year, thousands of immigrants get an opportunity to become a sports player,…

Doe Deere believes that she is the unicorn queen of the beauty world. Perhaps, you are familiar with this leading business executive. The fact is that Doe Deere is certainly not your ordinary looking CEO. The founder and CEO of Lime Crime Cosmetics took the makeup world by storm a few years ago. She armored herself with a bold and fresh new makeup line that created a lot of interest. What is it about her makeup line that is so fresh. Well, it is the striking original fantasy line of makeup that…

It was one busy summer day in June where I used to work at a nursing home. One of my co-workers named Nancy asked me what I wanted to do with my life. I told her that I wanted to be a Registered Nurse. She smiled and with joy and told me I should start off as an LVN, which stands for Licensed Vocational Nurse. She also mentioned that these classes were offered free by Golden Living Centers. I wondered, “Free?” I was shocked and wanted to know more. She told me that every six months or so they…

Nursing is one of the most versatile occupations within the health care workforce. The Americans are growing older, living longer, and gaining health insurance coverage in increasing numbers, but the supply of physicians is not meeting the demand for services. Today, nurse practitioners (NPs), together with physicians and physician assistants, provide most of the primary care in the United States. The Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) will place many demands on health professionals and offer…

Practicum Journal Entry #1 At the conclusion of this class, I will be transitioning from an experienced adjunct educator in the clinical environment to a novice Master’s degree nurse educator. This new position will require the desire to learn new skills, values, and being able to socialize into the new work setting. Working in both the Associates and Baccalaureate programs has separate challenges, organizational environments, and student populations (Paul, 2015). The purpose of this first…

Instead of preparing for the SATs and ACTs, I took the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) to join the Air Force. Unlike most students in my high school, I knew that I wanted to join the Air Force. However, I spent months waiting to hear back from the so I continued to wait, even after numerous phone calls from other branches. I wanted to join the Air Force because my Grandfather served for 25 years and he was my hero. Therefore, I waited to reach my goal. In March 2008 I…