I am interested in being granted the “St. George’s Scholarship” because it will allow me to expand my education. I wish to one day become a Speech Language Pathologist. In order to do so I must finish my Bachelors degree of Arts in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology and eventually enter a Speech and Language Sciences Master’s degree program. This will allow me to broaden my education with speech language disorders. As an aspiring speech and language Pathologist, I wish to improve patient’s communication skills, while also reducing social isolation that may accompany someone with a speech disorder. Currently, I am pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology as well as minoring in Developmental Disabilities. …show more content…
This has provided me with additional insight as to how to use a variety of approaches to offer the best care to my clients. My interests in the medical field have also led me to attain various certifications. As a Patient Care Technician, I was recruited by a private agency and hired to work in private care for a woman with Multiple Sclerosis, a progressive degenerative disease that led her to become bedridden and unable to communicate clearly. I was able to observe her progress in various areas including speech therapy. I was allowed to assist the speech therapist in various exercises ranging from breathing, swallowing, and vocal exercises. I actively performed the exercises with her multiple times a day and in a matter of weeks her voice was a lot stronger, she hadn’t the same issues with swallowing and was able to stay on a solid food diet. I observed an increase in function, a decrease in symptoms and an increase in quality of life. It was really wonderful to see and be part of her
In the poem “Speech Therapy” by John Reibetanz, the word “language” is prominent when compared to the rest of the words penned. Amongst the stanzas of the poem, the theme of love is notably compared to language, which aids in describing the type and strength of the love mentioned. Similarly, many terms found in the poem correspond to various aspects of the art of language, contributing to the overall impression of the poem. Lastly, the poem is filled with descriptions of body parts performing actions comparable to those of words and language itself, allowing language to be seen through human actions. Emotions of love, the words used in the poem, along with body imagery, demonstrate that the poem “Speech Therapy” is centered around the word
Lupus is known as “the cruel mystery” in the world of disease/medicine. 1.5 million Americans are currently diagnosed with Lupus, with the number possibly being a lot higher since it is one of the most difficult diseases to diagnose in the WORLD (5 Million some form of Lupus)
It is important to evaluate which learning style your patients prefer in order for them to best understand what needs to be done for the maximum appropriate outcome. Licensed practical nurses are advocates and that’s someone who supports and supplies information to their patients. Advocacy often involves standing up in support of a patient and their rights. This is especially true when patients are not able to protect their own rights. When filling the role of counselor, Licensed Practical Nurses can help patients and families explore ideas and feelings towards healthcare and illness (8 Roles of the LPN). Some patients have a difficult time accepting a disease or its treatment options. As a practical nurse you consult with RN supervisors regarding patient care and assessments. In some settings LPN 's communicate directly to physicians. Communicating information to the proper people assists in increasing the effectiveness of care plans (Role). As practical nurses we are only one part of a patient care team. Other important members include RN 's, CNA 's, physicians, physical/occupational/speech therapists, dietitians, volunteers, and more (8 Roles of the LPN). With such a large team, every member has their own scope of
1. Many people have multiple reasons why they want to be able to help others in their everyday jobs. My attraction to being a Speech Language Pathologist is because I want to be able to people overcome their speech problems. As a Speech Language Pathologist I want to be able to help people that have speech problems, overcome this problem and be able to be independent without needing the help of myself or other people that are trying to talk to them. I personally know their feelings and have actually been in their shoes to know how frustrating life can be trying to talk and have someone else talk for you.
This care includes supporting the people I care for in their journey through life, encompassing their mental, physical and emotional make up. I see this approach as a shared world view between my nursing peers and myself, and other health care professionals. Goals that I encompass in my everyday practice and that I find important to uphold would include providing safe care, high quality care, promoting a safe environment and increasing my personal knowledge base. All these goals will have a positive impact on the patients helping them return to health, improve health promotion or provide comfort care. Another goal is to lead by example, through showing compassion, understanding, empathy and the ability to respect the decisions of others. I believe that the key to providing this type of high quality care rests on the foundation of nursing
For example, simplifying the information, requesting an interpreter or having information enlarged for a partially sighted patient. (Tidy, 2013),(Bach, 2009).Being able to adapt to a patient with dementia by simplifying the content of information given, asking closed questions to ensure the patient has a true understanding of their options, ensuring that the patient’s family and carers understand what is being said (Jootun & McGhee, 2011)&alzmeir) Such strategies ensure that patients are well informed and can access treatment and are provided with the highest quality of care (Jootun & McGhee, 2011; Sarcevic, Marsic, & Burd, 2012). (Bramhall, 2014)When communication works well practitioners can develop a positive therapeutic relationship with the patient, built on values of trust and respect. This contributes to an increase in patient satisfaction and the patient has a better understanding of their condition, resulting in a positive clinical outcome (Jootun & McGhee,
During my career as a registered nurse I have had the privilege of caring for my patients at the bedside and meeting their needs holistically. Additionally, the safety of my patients is one of the most important aspects of my current role. The experience of advocating for my patients during my nursing career has taught me to place my patient’s health and wellbeing first. The second most important aspect of nursing that I have learned during my career is how to meet my patient’s needs as a whole, not just physically but also emotionally and psychologically applying the holistic approach to each patient. I believe that the patient’s needs
Despite overwhelming odds, obstacles, and hardship the man in the newspaper article achieved his dream of being a registered nurse. Although, the journey to achieving his dreams were faced with unparalleled difficulty. He describes in his commencement speech the idea that kept his hope alive during his voyage, “We, the “boat people” clung on to our unfading dream for freedom and opportunity which sustained us through the most dangerous journey” (Nursing and Allied Health Collection). This quote reiterates the idea that refugees leave their country of origin in hopes of escaping persecution and oppression, in search of a better life. In addition, to sharing his life story, his speech displayed a degree of humility and gratefulness for the
It’s interesting to know that clinics like the one I volunteer for are approved by the Department of Education and can provide additional services to children who need them. I have been told by quite a few people that in the past, speech-language pathologists had to know a little bit of everything, and while that still holds true today, specialized speech-language pathologists are becoming more of the norm. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association offers SLPs the opportunity to receive their Clinical Specialty Certification, which is a step beyond the Certificate of Clinical Competence. These areas include Child Language and Language Disorders, Fluency and Fluency Disorders, Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders, and Intraoperative Monitoring; Auditory Verbal Therapy (AVT), what the SLP that worked with Student A was certified in, is governed by the Alexander Graham Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language. As a future speech-language pathologist, I will be able to refer a child whose speech and language issues go beyond hearing loss to the appropriate SLP and work collaboratively with him/her; educators will be able to advocate for their
It is easier for patients find that voice when they know that somebody cares. Many patients are exhausted and unable to perform the simple rudimentary tasks that are part of a normal daily routine. As a volunteer, most of my time is spent assisting patients in hygienic tasks as well as reliving physical pain by helping someone change positions or rubbing a patient's back. I realize that this might not sound appealing to some, but it means everything to the patient and that's what is important.
An interest in the field of speech-language pathology was ignited in my mind and my heart at the young age of 9. It was career day in Mrs. Garrett’s third grade class and our school speech pathologist was speaking to the class about her profession. I knew at that moment that this was my calling. I was fortunate to have a support system that focused on helping my passion flourish, so my wonderful teacher arranged for me to spend a week with our school speech pathologist, during this time I was able to see how she helped students communicate. During high school, I was given the opportunity to spend two days per week volunteering with the elementary school speech-pathologist in our district. These experiences continued to shape my goals and dreams for the future. Unfortunately, my dreams soon came crashing down around me. As I prepared to apply for college, I realized that my parents had spent my entire college fund during a financial hardship. I was devastated by the setback, but decided to attend a community college instead, planning to transfer after two years. During my time at community college, I faced yet another setback, my parents were getting a divorce and soon I found myself without a place to live. Consequently, my grades and GPA suffered as I bounced
The reason the topic was chosen was to express the need for change. When one is providing care, despite the amount of experience, the passion found in assisting an individual in a time of need should mean everything. If anything below satisfactory is felt, than the quality of care being delivered can be compromised. Making aware the negative feelings and educating...
I think it is important that I clarify my own values to ensure that my care is client-centered. Self- reflection during care is also fundamental as it makes me aware of my actions and whether they are establishing a therapeutic relationship or doing the opposite.. Finally, I need to learn to be more empathetic towards my patient’s situations by being interactive, gaining insight and avoid being focused on the task and more on being with the situation. Some things that I will preserve are attentively listening, demonstrating attending behaviours and maintaining my patient’s dignity by ensuring privacy and
As a perpetual optimist and aspiring Speech Language Pathologist my compassion for people has driven me to succeed. From a young age I was faced with overcoming the challenge of Plaque-Guttate Psoriasis. It was this challenge that manifested my desire to show compassion to and to inspire others. From this challenge I learned the impact one has at any given moment on the people they meet, work with and/or befriend. My unwavering dedication to the dream of becoming a Speech Language Pathologist is evident in my inexorable work ethic, dependability, and desire to learn in order to help others. My greatest desires are to inspire clients to overcome whatever may lie ahead and to practice in my chosen profession with the compassion that will establish relationships with clients and families founded in trust and optimism. The University of North Dakota (UND) is where I believe I will further nurture my
My future nursing practice is now changed because I understand the importance of patient advocacy. I need to trust in myself that I know when I am seeing something wrong, so I can speak up before it is too late. Because of this reflection I can see how trivial it was to be worried about my own professional risk over my patient’s quality of care. I am sure that I will never make that mistake again. As a health care provider, the well-being of patients should be a top priority,