I have watched several movies about children and adults having cancer‚ learning about the long term effects is has on the health of the patient‚ and the effects it has on the families of the patient diagnosed. I have always wanted to make an everlasting impact on someone and pediatrics has always been a part of my life. For example‚ I use to play doctor and have always enjoyed taking care of my family. I always knew that I wanted children to be a major influence
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Why I decided to major in Civil Engineering? Last Year around this time‚ I did not know the answer to this question myself. I was confused when it came to choosing a career. I still had the questions in my mind when I was asked to write this five-page paper. Then‚ I got a job at an engineering firm‚ a firm that involves the construction of buildings‚ roads‚ and bridges. They also deal with storm and drainage sewers. As I looked into engineering‚ I decided that I liked many of the characteristics
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Substance Abuse among Juveniles Unit 9 Final Project Substance abuse by juveniles is a major problem in our communities. Substance abuse among juveniles 12 and older is on rise (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration‚ 2010). For some juveniles‚ drinking or using drugs is the only way they feel they can cope with problems in their lives. The rise of substance abuse by juveniles is contributing to a number of problems such as increased crime and school dropout rates. The
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few things you can still do as a young teen. When I was eleven years old I realized just how much of a passion I had for helping take care of children. In realizing that‚ I also discovered not many people could not stand all the steps and things you had to do to meet children’s needs such as changing diapers‚ burping babies‚ dealing with crying and tantrums. Even at a young age I did not mind doing these tasks. Along with a long list of other conversations and discoveries I realized my God given talent
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Substance abuse- Inhalants The term substance refers to chemical compound that are ingested in order to alter mood or behavior. Substance use: It is the ingestion of psycho active substance (which alters mood or behavior) in moderate amount that does not significantly interfere with social‚ educational or occupational functioning. Eg: Drinking a cup of coffee in the morning in order to wake up. Substance intoxication: It means our physiological reaction to ingested substances that is getting high
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of Arkansas with a nursing degree‚ I plan to do what I have always wanted‚ to help others when they most need it. I plan to start working as a Registered Nurse where I would be able to help interpret people’s health situations and be able to facilitate their transition into having a healthier lifestyle. By being a Registered Nurse I would have a positive impact on the community. Whether it is a small or the life changing impact I would feel satisfied knowing I was able find a career where my passion
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Military Veterans face many life changing stressors while away on active duty as well as when they return home. To cope with the stress‚ drugs and alcohol become a way to self-medicate and cover the unseen pain. Substance abuse‚ because of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)‚ is a coping mechanism for some of the nation’s Veterans‚ but with proper medical attention‚ treatment is possible. PTSD can occur after a traumatic event‚ in which there are four types of symptoms: reliving the event or
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sports as the world becomes more interconnected and cultures become more aware of other cultures” (Baker‚ 2014). The sport brings all types of people together with passion for the sport no matter race‚ appearance and any other insecurity’s a person might have‚ “White and black‚ Christian and non-Christian‚ Republican and Democrat‚ all of them
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students to do the same which will eventually cause them to develop into the persons they need to be. Imagine seeing potential in students that they do not see in themselves. It is a teacher responsibility to encourage and bring out the best in their students. High school afforded me an opportunity to meet some amazing educators‚ in particular my Home Economics teacher Mrs. Bullard. Mrs. Bullard exemplified the very essence of a good teacher. I recalled doubting my ability to do well in the
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Sojourner Recovery Services. Sojourner Recovery Services is a drug recovery facility for drug dependents men‚ women and adolescents. Sojourner Recovery Services assisted me with choosing a specific location and demographic to complete my Service Learning. I decided to choose to work with the adolescent. The adolescent population at Sojourner Recovery Service for drug dependent teens and preteens has different sites depending on the issue. Sojourner Recovery Services has an Inpatient facility as well as
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