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She believed she could, so she did

She believed she could, so she did . By Cherelle Lemons. Who am I?. Ms. Lemons’ sister California State University, Fullerton Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences Minor in Chemistry 6 years Career goal: Physician Assistant

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She believed she could, so she did

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  1. She believed she could,so she did By Cherelle Lemons

  2. Who am I? • Ms. Lemons’ sister • California State University, Fullerton • Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences • Minor in Chemistry • 6 years • Career goal: Physician Assistant • Current job: Administrative Specialist II at Kaiser Permanente

  3. Pride and Joy Compton Shaggy

  4. How to Succeed • Pick a major • Picked my favorite subject • Seek mentorship • Go above and beyond • Volunteer work • Get good grades • Establish great study habits • Choose your peers wisely

  5. Career Paths

  6. 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

  7. Physician • Any degree from a university • Coursework: • Biology, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics • Medical 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

  8. Physician Assistant • Any degree from a university • Coursework: • Same as physician but require Human Anatomy and Human Physiology • Clinical Care Extender • Requires more clinical experience (~1000 hours) • GRE (some programs) • Growing field • Majority of PAs will retire within the next few years • Currently shadowing PAs • Western University

  9. Setbacks: The struggle is REAL • HATERS #byefelicia • Grades • 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 you • You not believing in yourself

  10. 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 card • Follow-up • Send thank you note, contact card and CHOCOLATE!

  11. 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

  12. Contact Information If you have any questions, concerns or need help, feel free to contact me! Cherelle Lemons cherellemons@yahoo.com

  13. Case 1: Hydrocephalus

  14. 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

  15. Case 2: Berlin heart EXCOR Pediatric Ventricular Device (PAD)

  16. 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

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