Personal Narrative: My Trip To Catawba Valley Medical Center

Hospital Internship: Eight hours a week I travel to Catawba Valley Medical Center where I shadow nurses in the oncology unit. Thus far in my internship I have been given a first hand look into the various jobs that make up the oncology department, how medications are administered and what their purposes are, patient care techniques, etc. This internship has not only allowed me to explore my intense interest for the study of oncology but radiology as well seeing as how I am able to rotate between the two units depending on the day. I have also gained an extensive knowledge through observations at the infusion center located downstairs when I travel with patients who are receiving treatment.
Servant Event Week: During one week of every summer,
Beta Club is an academic based club for students who meet proper expectations set for GPA’s and character. In this club we raise money for the school and participate in a plethora of community service activities. HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) is an organization committed to the knowledge of all things medical. In this club we host blood drives and other community events, some of which help fund our trips that we take to compete in district level competitions based on our choice of medical category that we individually specialize in. HOPE 4 A CURE is a club I specifically admire because we are constantly raising money for deserving causes that we get to witness change lives. For example, a young boy that goes to my church who suffers from random seizures and was in need of funds, this club helped raise a portion of the money that would allow him to get the proper treatment he needed at a research facility in Boston, Massachusetts. Lastly, I am a part of the Math Club; our main objective in this club is to raise enough money to provide three seniors in the club with scholarships based on the amount of money raised. The seniors chosen are based off of the need of financial aid and their overall character. Aside from this, the club also provides an environment where people with a common love for math can come together and learn more about