BY CHERELLE LEMONS She believed she could, so she did

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

Compton Shaggy Pride and Joy

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

Career Paths NursingMedicine Physician Physician Assistant Nurse Nurse Practitioner

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

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

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

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

How to stand out NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK  Create a professional 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!

How to stand out Be persistent/patient  First meeting with WesternU: November 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

Contact Information If you have any questions, concerns or need help, feel free to contact me! Cherelle Lemons

Case 1: Hydrocephalus

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

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

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