2. Orientation WeekOrientation Week
The first two weeks in Health AcademyThe first two weeks in Health Academy
was orientation week. During these firstwas orientation week. During these first
two weeks we had three different speakerstwo weeks we had three different speakers
come talk to us. The first one was Kimcome talk to us. The first one was Kim
Frankenburng, and she talked to us aboutFrankenburng, and she talked to us about
hand washing and hygiene. Then we hadhand washing and hygiene. Then we had
Greg Dick and he talked to us about theGreg Dick and he talked to us about the
security of the hospital. Last we had Marysecurity of the hospital. Last we had Mary
Wiseman and she talked to us aboutWiseman and she talked to us about
service hours. We also got informed on theservice hours. We also got informed on the
procedures of the hospital, where to park,procedures of the hospital, where to park,
and we got to go and see the differentand we got to go and see the different
floors of the hospital.floors of the hospital.
13. BlogsBlogsI went to 6 southeast and it was
probably the worst experience. If
anything going to 6 southeast
made me realize that nursing in a
hospital really is not for me. In a
way I do appreciate the
experience because it did show
me that not everyone is going to
be nice, and alls you can do is
keep your head up and get
through the situation.
I was in 5 southeast this week and it
was way better than last week. There
was very little going on but the nurses
I had were very fun and inspirational.
They let me right some stuff down
and they showed me how to right
down stuff on the computer. They also
answered a lot of my questions about
nursing and if I would want a future
career in it.
This week I was at five southeast... again. I read the schedule wrong and
ended up at the wrong place.But this week was very productive. I got to
see a lot of different people my first day. We discharged four people and
got to teach someone how to stick themselves with a needle. The second
day I was with the same nurse for thirty minutes then she went to lunch,
and I was with a nurse named Karen and alls she did was chart. She
counted me down because I wasn't acting interested in her charting.
14. BlogsBlogs
This week I was in Rehab. IThis week I was in Rehab. I
followed a physical therapistfollowed a physical therapist
named Jim, and he was reallynamed Jim, and he was really
cool and explained a lot to me.cool and explained a lot to me.
The first day we just went toThe first day we just went to
different units in the hospital anddifferent units in the hospital and
did a lot of paper work. Thedid a lot of paper work. The
second day of rotation Jim and Isecond day of rotation Jim and I
spent two hours with a girl fromspent two hours with a girl from
Andale who was in a drunkAndale who was in a drunk
driving accident. She got throwndriving accident. She got thrown
40 feet from her car, and was in40 feet from her car, and was in
really bad condition. Jim was justreally bad condition. Jim was just
trying to get her to do simpletrying to get her to do simple
tasks. These simple taskstasks. These simple tasks
included wiggling her toes,included wiggling her toes,
fingers, moving her arms, and logfingers, moving her arms, and log
rolling. All these physical activitiesrolling. All these physical activities
really drained and hurt the girl. Itreally drained and hurt the girl. It
was so weird to see and be a partwas so weird to see and be a part
of it. I really learned a lot in thisof it. I really learned a lot in this
rotation and it really made merotation and it really made me
realize how blest I am.realize how blest I am.
This week I was in Radiology. My firstThis week I was in Radiology. My first
day I followed a Radiologist namedday I followed a Radiologist named
Jaime. She was really nice and showedJaime. She was really nice and showed
me a lot. The first lady she took an x-me a lot. The first lady she took an x-
ray was having problems with herray was having problems with her
arthritis, the bones in her hands werearthritis, the bones in her hands were
all deformed. It was very sad to see.all deformed. It was very sad to see.
The next person she did an x-ray onThe next person she did an x-ray on
was a little girl whose belly was likewas a little girl whose belly was like
rock hard. She was having some kindrock hard. She was having some kind
of bowell problems, I think it wasof bowell problems, I think it was
constipation but I don't know for sure.constipation but I don't know for sure.
Then we went to the CICU and JaimeThen we went to the CICU and Jaime
took an x-ray on a guys hand who justtook an x-ray on a guys hand who just
had a finger fall off. They were alsohad a finger fall off. They were also
concerned that the cancer he had inconcerned that the cancer he had in
his hand would return. Then for thehis hand would return. Then for the
rest of that day we got on therest of that day we got on the
computer and she showed me a bunchcomputer and she showed me a bunch
of different x-rays, and the mostof different x-rays, and the most
interesting cases she's ever heard of.interesting cases she's ever heard of.
The second day was not as exciting,The second day was not as exciting,
but I got to see a couple of x-rays.but I got to see a couple of x-rays.
Then the most exciting part of thatThen the most exciting part of that
day was getting to see a little ofday was getting to see a little of
barium sulfate inserted into her colonbarium sulfate inserted into her colon
and they followed it for the rest of theand they followed it for the rest of the
day.day.
15. Hand WashingHand Washing
For our hand washing presentationsFor our hand washing presentations
we went to four different schools.we went to four different schools.
Here, we presented a poster, a skit,Here, we presented a poster, a skit,
and a song. We also answeredand a song. We also answered
questions that the children had aboutquestions that the children had about
germs, hand washing, and flugerms, hand washing, and flu
season.season.
17. Cabrini Ferraro
541 North Tallyrand
Home (316) 682-6898 Mobile (316) 990-0588
Cassunta1@gmail.comSubject: Dental Hygienist
I am pursuing a career as a Dental Hygienist; included behind this is my resume and
references.
My background in science consists of: Physical Science, Biology, Anatomy and Physiology,
and Chemistry. My math background consists of: Algebra I, Honors Geometry, Honors
Algebra II, Intermediate Algebra, and College Algebra. I have also been studying five days a
week at the St. Francis and St. Joe Hospital Via Christi Health, two of those days I shadow a
professional in their field such as: Pediatrics, Emergency Room, Physical Therapy, and many
others totaling sixteen units. The other three days are spent in the classroom working on
thank you cards, blogging, studying, and many other activities.
My work experience consists of babysitting from 2000 till now. My experiences
through babysitting have taught me patience and how to work with all types of individuals.
These experiences have also taught me how to relate to all different age groups, and how to
anticipate their individual needs. The opportunity to work with children for such a long period
of time has taught me many rehabilitation tools such as daily living activities; giving baths,
changing diapers, and feeding young children. Life guarding at Rockwood Recreational
Facility for three years has also given me some very insightful work experience. I have
worked there from 2007 till now. Life guarding requires me to be Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation Certified, Automated External Defibrillator Trained, and be certified in Food
Handling. My last employment is at Tan Do Salon. I have worked there from 2009 till now.
Tan Do is a tanning salon and requires me to interact others, and be well informed on the
different issues on tanning.
I am looking forward to meeting with you. You can contact me through email at
cassunta1@gmail.com.
Best Regards,
Cabrini Ferraro
24. Resume LetterResume Letter
Objective My objective is to show you through my
experiences that I am qualified to become a dental
hygienist.
Education Newman University (2010) Wichita, KS
Medical Terminology (3 Hours) Wichita, KS
St. Gianna Health Academy (2010) Wichita, KS
Emergency RoomPediatric UnitRehabilitation
Observed in thirteen other hospital unitsLearned how to take:
blood pressure, listening to the heart, parts of the stethoscope,
checking reflexes, and listening to the lungs
Kapaun Mount Carmel Catholic High School (2007-
2011) Wichita, KS
2 years of Spanish (2007-2009)Psychology, College
Psychology, Sociology (2010 – 2011)
25. Resume LetterResume Letter
Awards receivedAwards received
• Honor Roll (2008 – 2009)Honor Roll (2008 – 2009)
• Academic Letter (2008 – 2009)Academic Letter (2008 – 2009)
• Sweetheart Candidate – Freshman yearSweetheart Candidate – Freshman year
(2008)(2008)
• Sweetheart Candidate and Queen –Sweetheart Candidate and Queen –
Sophomore year (2009)Sophomore year (2009)
• Homecoming Candidate – Senior yearHomecoming Candidate – Senior year
(2010)(2010)
26. Resume LetterResume Letter
Work experienceWork experience
• Babysitting (2000 – Present)Babysitting (2000 – Present)
Wichita, KSWichita, KS
• Consistently babysitting friends of my familyConsistently babysitting friends of my family
Driver for my neighbor’s 5 kids (2009-2010)Driver for my neighbor’s 5 kids (2009-2010)
• Life guarding (2007- 2010)Life guarding (2007- 2010)
Wichita, KSWichita, KS
3 years of life guarding at Rockwood Recreational3 years of life guarding at Rockwood Recreational
FacilityFacility
• Tan Do Employee (2009 – Present)Tan Do Employee (2009 – Present)
Wichita, KSWichita, KS
27. Resume LetterResume Letter
Volunteer experienceVolunteer experience
• A Better Choice (2009-2010)A Better Choice (2009-2010)
• Dear Neighbor (2009 – 2010)Dear Neighbor (2009 – 2010)
• Church Nursery (2008 – 2010)Church Nursery (2008 – 2010)
• Lords Diner (2006 – Present)Lords Diner (2006 – Present)
• Engaged Encounter set up and clean up (2006 –Engaged Encounter set up and clean up (2006 –
Present)Present)
• CYO vice president (2008 – Present)CYO vice president (2008 – Present)
• Via Christi Gala set up and clean up (2007 – Present)Via Christi Gala set up and clean up (2007 – Present)
• Working fire work stand for Kapaun Mount Carmel (2007Working fire work stand for Kapaun Mount Carmel (2007
– Present)– Present)
• Baseball Manager (2008)Baseball Manager (2008)
• Via Christi Health Volunteer (2007 – Present)Via Christi Health Volunteer (2007 – Present)
28. Resume LetterResume Letter
Accreditations and licensesAccreditations and licenses
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CertifiedCardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certified
(2007-Present)(2007-Present)
• Automated External DefibrillatorAutomated External Defibrillator
Training (2007- Present)Training (2007- Present)
• Food Handlers Course/CertificationFood Handlers Course/Certification
(2007- Present)(2007- Present)
30. Mrs. Danielle Chinn
Manager of Rockwood
Recreational Facility
7547 Rockwood Road
Wichita, KS 67206
artmama65@gmail.com
(316) 685-3231
Mrs. Denise Clarke-Hang
Program Director and
Curriculum Coordinator
929 N. St. Francis
Wichita, KS 67214
denise.clarke-
hang@viachristi.org
(316) 619-5180
Mrs. Kay Urban Waite
Owner and Manager of Tan
Do Salon
550 N. Rock Road Ste 52
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 631-3826
Drs. Ty and Tara Reusser
DDS and babysitting
employers
534 N. Tallyrand
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 249-3929
31. Career List (1)Career List (1)
The first job that I am interested in is dental hygienist. This job interests
because I have always been obsessed with teeth. I was an obsessive
compulsive brusher, and I think this job would really interest me. I also
feel like I would enjoy doing the work. The school requirements for this
job are an associate’s degree and this is considered the standard
training for hygienists. Typical coursework for dental hygienist training
programs includes orofacial anatomy, dental radiology, head and neck
anatomy, periodontics, dental materials, and microbiology. Some
experience that would help me would be volunteering in a dentists
office, and shadowing a dental hygienist.
http://www.collegegrad.com/careers/proft91.shtml
32. Career (2)Career (2)
The second job I am interested in is an entry-level nursing degree.
Helping people and learning about the body are both things I really enjoy
doing. There are three different entry-level nursing degree paths offered
by different nursing schools. The most popular one is the four year BSN.
This is the preferred entry-level nursing program by most nursing leaders,
because it offers the best opportunities in today’s job market. The four
year BSN is the entry point for professional nursing practice. A bachelor’s
in nursing degree also provides you with a strong platform for career
advancement and higher level degrees. A four BSN usually takes four
years to complete. During the first two years, students typically take
general education courses to fulfill college requirements. Then the last two
years are spent specifically on the science of nursing and principles of
nursing practice to fulfill the bachelors in nursing degree. Some work
experience that would help would be volunteering in a hospital or doctors
office. I could also shadow a nurse with this degree, and talk to them
about the expectations I should expect.
http://www.allnursingschools.com/nursing-resources/programs
33. Career (3)Career (3)
The third job that I am interested in is massage therapy. I am interested in this
job because it allows you to work with others and the human body. I think it
would be really interesting to study the body, and different ways to help and heal
it. The school requirements for a student interested in this training are in the use
of proper body mechanics for their own well-being and injury prevention. In
addition, students are taught sanitation procedures, First Aid and become
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified. The Diploma and Associate of
Applied Science Degree programs equip the graduate with the skills and
knowledge necessary to meet the requirements of an entry level Massage
Therapist. Graduates of these programs are prepared to seek positions in a wide
range of health-related workplaces, such as: sports medicine clinics, pain
management clinics, hospice facilities, Orthopedic offices, Physical Therapy
offices, nursing homes, naturopathic clinics, Chiropractic offices and Psychiatric
offices. In addition, Massage Therapists may be employed in athletic clubs,
resorts, spas, yoga retreat centers, golf courses, beauty salons, dance studios,
and cruise ships. This program prepares the graduate for the National
Certification Exam of Theraputic Massage and Bodywork, (NCETMB). Some work
experience I could get would be to volunteer in a place that has massage
therapists. http://www.anthem.edu/programs/massage-
therapy/associate-of-applied-science-degree/
34. Career (4)Career (4)
The fourth job that I am interested in is phyiscal therapy. I am interested in this
because I think working with and learning about the body is interesting. I also
think that it would be a fun job that would allow you to work with others, and
meet lots of people. Requirements for this job are entrants to this profession
need a post-basccalaureate degree from an accredited physical therapist
program. The American Physical Therapy Association’s accrediting body, called
the Commisson on Accreditation of Physical Therayp Education, accredits entry-
level academic programs in physical therapy. Physical therapist education
programs include foundational science course, such as biology, anatomy,
physiology, cellular histology, exercise physiology, neuroscience… and so on.
Among the undergradiate courses that are useful when one applies to a physical
therapst education education program. Physical therapists provide care to
people of all ages who have functional problems resulting from injuries to the
body. Physical therapists practice in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and private
offices. Physical therapists should have strong interpersonal and communication
skills, so they can educate patients about their condition and physical therapy
treatments and communicate with patients families. Some experience I could get
would be volunteering where there are physical therapists and shadowing one.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos080.htm
35. Career (5)Career (5)
The fifth job that I am interested in is being an orthodontist. I am interested in
this job because I think the human mouth is fascinating, and I think teeth are
really interesting. Job requirements for becoming an orthodontist are you most
complete an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
Although there are no specific requirements on the exact degree you must
achieve in order to apply for a graduate degree in dentistry, you must take a
certain number of classes in biology, chemistry, and physics. You must
complete a three to four year graduate degree at a dental school in order to
achieve either a DDS or a DMD. You must also complete at least a two year
residency program accredited by the American Dental Association. These
programs are intensely competitive and will provide the speciality training
required to be an orthodontist. Once you have become an orthodontist, you will
need to take a certain number of continuing courses every year in order to
maintain your license. These courses will kepp you up to date on new
treatments and diseases in the field. Some experience I could get would
shadowing or volunteering at an orthodintist office.
http://www.ehow.com/facts_5006210_orthodontist-schooling-
requirements.html
36. Career (6)Career (6)
The sixth job I am interested in is a dentist. I think that working with
people’s mouths would be very interesting. The job requirements
necessary for this job is taking high school biology, chemistry, physics,
health and mathematics courses, and maintain a high grade point
average in high school. After accomplishing this you should seek
information on colleges that have a two-year pre-dental program the
emphasizes the sciences. Most pre-dental students complete a bachelor’s
degree. Then commit yourself to receiving high grades in college,
espcially in science. Next contact the ADA for a list of 4 year dental
schools accredited by the CDA. Then take the Dental Admissions Test.
Understand that the first two years in dental school will consist of
classroom and lab courses. The final two years are spent in clinics under
the supervision of licensed dentist. Obtain your license by passing
additonal written and practical state examinations after you’ve graduated
from dental school. I can obtain experience by volunteering and
shadowing a dentist. http://www.ehow.com/how_7978_become-
dentist.html
37. Lecture SummariesLecture Summaries
Dr. Summerhouse on Friday, September 17, came to our class to inform us on his personal
experiences with being a family doctor, and how to become a doctor. He was a family practice
doctor for thirty-five years. Dr. Summerhouse really enjoyed his work, and helping people.During
Dr. Summerhouse’s speech he told us about three types of people who care for patients. Dr.
Summerhouse also informed us on the amount of school each position needed. The first one is an
advanced training nurse. This can also be known as an RN and the amount of schooling necessary
is two years. The second is a Physicians Assistant, also known as a PA, and it requires four years of
schooling. The third is an actual doctor. MDs and Dos require four years of college. Some other
examples are Chiropractors, and they just work on backs. An MD does surgery and passes out
pills. There is also a DO and they can do both. DOs were started by MDs. Here are some random
facts that Dr. Summerhouse informed us of. Dr. Summerhouse informed us that each medical
school has certain requirements. He also told us that if you graduate, you will be called a doctor
but you can’t always see patients, and in each state you have to own a license. There is a
hierarchy among doctors, and the main Doctor is in charge, and all the younger doctors do what
everything they say. We also learned that Family Practice doctors are expected to know
everything, unlike surgeons who just do surgery. He also told us that little training – little pay, and
more training more pay. The lowest paid doctors are pediatrics. The main hours for doctors and
nurses are work twelve hours, and then twelve hours off. The funniest thing he said all say was
that most doctors wish they could be home with their families and watch their children grow… not
Dr. Summerhouse. He didn’t care. ;)
38. Lecture SummariesLecture Summaries
On Friday October 1, 2010, we had a speaker come in and talk to us about the different fields of
psychology, and how she became interested in it. The first field Carrissa Coleman told us about
was community psychology. This is the field that she is interested in, and has been pursuing since
studying at KU. At KU, she was very interested in science, but she did not want to work in a lab.
The science degree she was interested in was biology, especially the behavior aspect of it. She
took psychology classes, and this led to her taking a job in social services. In social services, she
became a case manager for a HIV agency. She said that she liked helping people, but she did not
want to be one on one. The next step in her life was to move to California. Here she worked at a
children’s mental health agency. Then she decided to move back to Wichita, Kansas, and attend
Wichita State University. Our speaker was very helpful, and I really like that she told us about the
things she would have done differently. She told us to get into psychology early, and find what
population we are really interested in. We also discussed the other types of psychology. The first
and most popular is clinical psychology. This requires a Doctrine (PHD). In this field you mainly
work with meeting clients, one on one, and help people cope with daily living. Another type of
psychology is Developmental. This shows you how to help with children who have emotional or
physical abuse. They also help adults with aging, relationships, and especially those in nursing
homes. Our speaker is doing her dissertation on CNAs coping with residents. This includes helping
them with activities of daily living, just helping the resident CNA relationship, and putting the
person before the task. She is also helping to train CNAs in Wichita and in Manhattan.
39. Lecture SummariesLecture Summaries
On Friday, November 5th, 2010, we went to Newman and had a speakerOn Friday, November 5th, 2010, we went to Newman and had a speaker
talk about nursing.talk about nursing. Bernadette FeheroltBernadette Feherolt, the director at Newman for, the director at Newman for
nursing, informed us on what first makes a good nurse. The qualities shenursing, informed us on what first makes a good nurse. The qualities she
talked about were being good at science, a people person, quick learner,talked about were being good at science, a people person, quick learner,
constantly like learning, good at thinking on your feet, and a good teamconstantly like learning, good at thinking on your feet, and a good team
player. She also explained to us that in the next twenty years to comeplayer. She also explained to us that in the next twenty years to come
there will be a shortage of nurses by about 500,000 – 1,000,000. Thatthere will be a shortage of nurses by about 500,000 – 1,000,000. That
means that nursing is looking like a productive career to go into, especiallymeans that nursing is looking like a productive career to go into, especially
because there are so many fields to go into. Nurses can work in manybecause there are so many fields to go into. Nurses can work in many
settings like hospitals, research labs, schools, clinics, etc. Mrs. Feheroltsettings like hospitals, research labs, schools, clinics, etc. Mrs. Feherolt
also informed us that the starting salary for most nurses is nineteenalso informed us that the starting salary for most nurses is nineteen
dollars an hour. Overall it seems like nursing is a very broad career anddollars an hour. Overall it seems like nursing is a very broad career and
offers a lot of opportunities.offers a lot of opportunities.
Then she informed us on the schooling necessary for nursing. AnThen she informed us on the schooling necessary for nursing. An
associate degree requires two to three years of schooling withassociate degree requires two to three years of schooling with
prerequisites. There is also the BSN degree and this requires four years ofprerequisites. There is also the BSN degree and this requires four years of
schooling. A BSN is more flexible, it prepares the individual better, andschooling. A BSN is more flexible, it prepares the individual better, and
allows an individual a better opportunity for more pay.allows an individual a better opportunity for more pay.
There were also many things to look at when looking at a nursingThere were also many things to look at when looking at a nursing
program. Mrs. Feherolt told us to look at the Curriculum, their mission,program. Mrs. Feherolt told us to look at the Curriculum, their mission,
their philosophy, and the admission process. We also discussed the pre-their philosophy, and the admission process. We also discussed the pre-
requisites like chemistry, college algebra, and college writing.requisites like chemistry, college algebra, and college writing.
40. Lecture SummariesLecture Summaries
On Friday, November 5, 2010, we went to Newman and I hadOn Friday, November 5, 2010, we went to Newman and I had
speaker talk to us about being a Radiology Technician. Thespeaker talk to us about being a Radiology Technician. The
schooling necessary for this profession is a two year Associateschooling necessary for this profession is a two year Associate
Degree. The care that goes into being a Radiology Tech is firstDegree. The care that goes into being a Radiology Tech is first
providing patient care. This would include being able to give theproviding patient care. This would include being able to give the
care that nurses give, being able to do ethical practices, practicecare that nurses give, being able to do ethical practices, practice
radiation protection, and being sure to take quality assuranceradiation protection, and being sure to take quality assurance
measures. The second is position patients for the different testsmeasures. The second is position patients for the different tests
and pictures being taken. A Rad Tech has to be able to positionand pictures being taken. A Rad Tech has to be able to position
the patient’s body so the radiologist can identify the problem. Thethe patient’s body so the radiologist can identify the problem. The
third care provided is being able to select the proper amount ofthird care provided is being able to select the proper amount of
radiation exposure. The fourth measure Rad Techs have to do isradiation exposure. The fourth measure Rad Techs have to do is
being able to assist the radiologist as best as possible. This wouldbeing able to assist the radiologist as best as possible. This would
include taking x-rays well for the distinct diagnosis.include taking x-rays well for the distinct diagnosis.
There are many machines that Rad Techs have to now howThere are many machines that Rad Techs have to now how
to use, like CT scanners, MRIs which use radio waves and are bestto use, like CT scanners, MRIs which use radio waves and are best
for soft tissue, Sonograms which uses sound waves, Nuclearfor soft tissue, Sonograms which uses sound waves, Nuclear
medicines which are the opposites of x-rays, and PETs.medicines which are the opposites of x-rays, and PETs.
41. Lecture SummariesLecture Summaries
We went to Newman to hear Meg TrumpWe went to Newman to hear Meg Trump
talk about respiratory therapy. Shetalk about respiratory therapy. She
informed us that respiratory therapistsinformed us that respiratory therapists
work in all areas of the healthcare field.work in all areas of the healthcare field.
They also work with all different ageThey also work with all different age
groups. Respiratory therapists have togroups. Respiratory therapists have to
constantly be learning. Technology isconstantly be learning. Technology is
constantly changing, so respiratoryconstantly changing, so respiratory
therapists have to change and learn alongtherapists have to change and learn along
with it. Respiratory therapists is a verywith it. Respiratory therapists is a very
good entry-level associate’s degree.good entry-level associate’s degree.
42. Final SummaryFinal Summary
Overall, this semester has opened my eyes to theOverall, this semester has opened my eyes to the
health care world. I started out thinking that thathealth care world. I started out thinking that that
I wanted to go into nursing, but now I do notI wanted to go into nursing, but now I do not
think that that is my calling.think that that is my calling.
The highlight of my semester was going onThe highlight of my semester was going on
rotations and meeting individuals who actuallyrotations and meeting individuals who actually
work in the health care field.work in the health care field.
This class was a lot like real life. We were notThis class was a lot like real life. We were not
babied and we had to be responsible for stayingbabied and we had to be responsible for staying
on top of our work.on top of our work.
I did learn a lot from this class, and even thoughI did learn a lot from this class, and even though
it is a challenge I would recommend it to others.it is a challenge I would recommend it to others.