BY CHERELLE LEMONS

She believed she could,so she did

Who am I?

Ms. Lemons’ sisterCalifornia State University, FullertonBachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

Minor in Chemistry 6 years

Career goal: Physician AssistantCurrent job: Administrative Specialist II at

Kaiser Permanente

Compton Shaggy

Pride and Joy

How to Succeed

Pick a major Picked my favorite subject

Seek mentorshipGo above and beyond

Volunteer workGet good gradesEstablish great study habitsChoose your peers wisely

Career Paths

Nursing Medicine

Physician

Physician Assistant

Nurse

Nurse Practition

er

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 universityCoursework:

Biology, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, PhysicsMedical 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 ExtenderRequires more clinical experience (~1000 hours)GRE (some programs)Growing field

Majority of PAs will retire within the next few yearsCurrently shadowing PAs

Western University

Setbacks: The struggle is REAL

HATERS #byefeliciaGrades

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 youYou not believing in yourself

How to stand out

NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK Create a professional email 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 cardFollow-up

Send thank you note, contact card and CHOCOLATE!

How to stand out

Be persistent/patient First meeting with WesternU: November 2013- 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 Lemonscherellemons@yahoo.com

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