Are you a provocateur?

  Nelson Mandela was a true provocateur of South Africa and showed copious amounts of courage and resilience.  He was born in Transkei, South Africa on July 18, 1918.  Mandela was actively involved in the anti-apartheid movement and directed his followers to campaign a peaceful, non-violent defiance against the racist South African government, for 20 years.  He became actively involved in the African National Congress in 1942 and was inaugurated as the country’s first black president.  Mandela served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.  However, before this tremendous accomplishment in his life he went through many trials and tribulations but never buckled under pressure.  In 1962 he was convicted of sabotage and conspiracy to overthrow the government and was sentenced to life imprisonment at Robben Island.  However with perseverance and determination an international campaign lobbied for his release and he was granted release 27 years later.  His courage and innovative thinking dismantled apartheid.  As president, he established mulit-racial elections and created a new constitution.  He continued to combat poverty and expand healthcare.  His resilience and unwavering courage led millions to fight for the end of racism in South Africa.

            I can improve on being a provocateur by developing my people skills.  I have to learn how to share innovative ideas without seeming arrogant or all-knowing.  Also, I often become flustered dealing with uncertainty.  Sometimes uncertainty makes me rethink presenting new ideas and diminishes my courage.  However, with resilience and courage I can become a provocateur.

Picturs that relate to my mentorship

I thought this was fitting, since I work in the cardiology department. <3

 This is the heart cath lab, where I often observe.


This is Northeast Georga Medical Center!!

Website associated with my mentorship

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/

Technology incorporated in my project

I plan to center my project on the different medical fields that best fit my interests and career goals. I plan to do this by incorporating how each field has different technological medical equipment to treat patients. I will use technology such as PowerPoint, Prezi, YouTube, search engines, article clippings, and Microsoft Word in order to accomplish my final project thoroughly and interestingly. 

Brené Brown- vulnerability Q & A

Brené Brown

How would you answer, “Sometimes, I am afraid that I am not ……enough”.

Whenever I think that sometimes, I am afraid that I am not enough I always tell myself that I am always enough even though I am an imperfect person.  I can’t change who I am so I am going to be myself and I will always be enough for the people who love me unconditionally.

 

How do YOU define vulnerability?

I define vulnerability as the fear of not amounting up to what people expect of you in a given situation.

 

Why do you struggle with vulnerability?

I struggle with vulnerability because I always fear letting people down and not living up to their expectations of me.  Sometimes I refuse to put myself in a certain situations because I fear failing.

 

What did you tell yourself when faced with something you thought insurmountable?

I tell myself that I can do anything with enough determination and motivation, when something seems insurmountable.  Even if I don’t succeed on the first attempt I can pick myself up and try again until I succeed.  I was made with all the tools I need to accomplish anything I put my mind to.

 

 

 

Dr. Siegel Reflection Questions

1. Which of the three R’s do you feel you need to develop?

I need to develop resilience more, because sometimes I let narrow-minded thinking take over and define how I react and act in certain situations.  I need to learn how to let certain situations or ways of thinking not define me and my emotions.

2. What are three books you’ve read in the past year?

I have read The Hunger Games, Pretty Little Liars, and Brave New World in the past year.

3. As a child, what did you do in your free time?

When I was a child, in my free time I would choreograph dances and routines with my sister to showcase to my family.  I would also play with a lot of Barbie’s and jump on my trampoline with my friends.  

4. What’s a goal that has been on your list for a few years?

A goal of mine that has been on my list for a few years is to excel and push my hardest in school, so that I can become valedictorian at the end of my senior year.

5. What do you actually do with your free time?

In my free time I usually study, spend time with my friends, exercise, or relax and watch TV.

6. What types of activities energize you?

Activities that energize me are reflecting on life and spiritual concepts with my friends and family.  Also, participating in competition cheerleading and taking a break from built up stress greatly energizes me.

7. What famous people intrigue you?

Famous people that intrigue me are people like Kim Kardashian or Lindsay Lohan, due to the fact that I reflect on the fact that there has to be more to these people than just being famous and looking good. There has to be some kind of underlying deep emotional issues that make these types of famous people become so addicted to fame.  It intrigues me to know what makes them act the way they do.

Interview with Janet Price

I decided it would be a good idea to interview one of my friend's mom, who is an ER nurse, to get a better understanding of what I want to study and become in the near future in the healthcare profession.

Q: What do you do day to day in your career in the medical field?

A: I take care of patients by administering medication and doing procedures such as room cleansing, dressing, and helping the patients with their daily activities.

She is an ER nurse and rounder, so she is basically in charge of taking care of all of the patients daily needs.

Q: Why did you choose to go into healthcare?

A: I have always been interested in science and the medical field so that I can help others.

Helping people that are in need is also my main reason for pursuing a medical career.

Q: What are some of the perks of being in your career?

A: I have a flexible schedule, it is a good paying occupation and it gives me an opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives.

Making a difference in people’s lives is one of the most amazing feelings ever and that’s what I hope to work up to.

Q: If you could go back to college, would you change your profession?

A: Yes, I would be a pharmacist because I have always had a love for chemistry.

I asked this question to get a better understanding of what are some of the best medical fields to go in to.

Q: What are some different medical fields that you might have chosen and why?

A: I would have been either a pharmacist because of my love for chemistry or become a medical doctor to further my healthcare career in the diagnostic area.

This gave me a new perspective on different areas in the healthcare field.

Q: Do you regret anything about your pathway in medical school?

A: I regret not furthering my education to obtain a medical degree.

I take this into consideration because I want to be completely satisfied with my education when I finish college.

Q: How do different medical fields or departments interact with each other to reach a common goal?

A: Different departments use a collaborative approach to communicate amongst respective divisions to achieve a common goal for our mutual patient.

This answer helps me to get a better understanding of how different medical positions intertwine.

Q: What is the most difficult part of your job?

A: The extreme physical demands of bedside nursing, such as lifting and moving patients.

This makes me think about the negatives that go along with certain medical fields.

Q: What is the most rewarding part of your job?

A: The most rewarding part of my job is helping a patient achieve better health outcomes by providing for all their psychosocial needs.

Psychosocial needs include being there for the patient emotionally not just physically.

Q: If you could change anything about the medical field what would you change?

A: I would change Obama Care, because I believe that massive regulation and overreaching of the government will make healthcare less efficient and detrimental to the health of the patients.

I strongly agree with Mrs.Price’s beliefs, due to the negative comments I heart frequently from medical professionals.