What a winter it was!

After the winter of the "polar vortex" (new terminology for me), spring has offi-

cially arrived. Spring is often considered a time of growth and renewal; so, al-

though we still have a little way to go to really enjoy the warmth and light that

spring brings, we can begin to think about what we can do to renew ourselves and

to better balance our lives.

When we think of renewal we often think of rebirth; something old dies and some-

thing new is born. Why not use this season of renewal as a reminder to get rid of

things that are weighing you down and sapping your energy? As you commit to

accomplishing your educational goals consider clearing out some of the mental and

emotional clutter that may be holding you back. For example:

Allow yourself to let go of the past to make room for new things to come into your

life.

Do not dwell on things you can't control, focus on where you want to go.

Commit to making decisions you have been putting off. Often, we think things

will be better down the road, when in reality the time to act is now.

Challenge limiting beliefs about yourself and about how things should be.

Have a vision for your future and work to make it a reality.

Whether you are a new student or someone soon to graduate, we at Metro Busi-

ness College are very excited about the opportunity we provide all of our students

to improve their job skills and, therefore, become more employable in a competi-

tive job market. During your journey through school we encourage you to be the

best you can be, encourage your fellow students, and learn to build friendships

with your classmates even if they do not share the same interests as you. Remem-

ber that people skills are also an important part of job skills.

This quarter will end Thursday June 19. Mark your calendar now that the next

class session begins Monday, July 14, and if you like, invite a friend to join you.

Be concerned about your future, you will live the rest of your life

there.

A N O T E F R O M T H E D I R E C T O R

M E T R O B U S I N E S S C O L L E G E : A R N O L D C A M P U S

M ET R O N E W S Spring 2014

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If you’ll still be enrolled at Metro Business College as of July

2014, then you’ll need to complete the 2014-2015 FAFSA

in order to receive Pell Grants and/or any new loans for the

14-15 school year.

If you are comfortable completing the FAFSA on your own,

please go to fafsa.ed.gov and use the school code 014710.

However, if you’d like assistance, please stop by the finan-

cial aid office on your break or after class. I’ll be happy to

help you with it.

F I N A N C I A L A I D N E W S

We lco me We lco me

Fre s hme n!Fre s hme n!

Students Name Program of Study

Tiffany Baum Medical Assistant

Alyssa Bennett Medical Specialist

Elayna Berkbuegler Medical Specialist

AmiJo Burch Medical Assistant

Malinda Henneke Medical Specialist

Tabitha Mahurin Medical Assistant

Omni Wansley Medical Assistant

School News

Have an Idea for the next newsletter? A story you want to share?

Please get it to Nicole White-Campbell @ nkkwht@gmail.com.

Page 3 School News

What is a goal-getter you may ask? A goal-getter is someone who sets a goal for themselves

and does not stop until they have achieved it. Such a person will attend class everyday, not let

the little things get in their way or bring them down. Achieving goals is not always easy but

your attitude will definitely make a difference.

Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving

his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental atti-

tude.

Thomas Jefferson

What did Thomas Jefferson mean by this statement? Achieving your goals takes the right atti-

tude. A positive attitude can carry you a long way in reaching your goals as a student, a profes-

sional or a family member. If someone always has a negative attitude there is no helping them

because they are not open to new ideas or suggestions. Whether you are starting your pro-

gram, in the middle of your program or completing your program always remember that a good

attitude may make the difference between achieving your goal or in failing.

So let’s all be goal-getters!

Michele Mueller

On April 9, four new officers were elected to the

Metro Business college Student Society. The Stu-

dent Society is open for participation by all current

students of Metro Business college.

The Student Society is responsible for fun things

and events that take place on and off campus.

Field trips, Jeans Day, and the Senior Luncheon

are just a few things that they make available to

students.

Last quarter students went on a field trip to Logan

School of Chiropractic for a Tour of the Body. They

also did a fun beauty day at a local nursing home

and painted fingernails for the residents there.

President: Erica Fraley

Vice President: Kristen White

Secretary: Crimsin Hernandez

Treasurer: Omni Wansley

S T U D E N T S O C I ET Y N E W S

Mrs. Hiller was asked seven questions….

1. What is your Full Name?

Kay-Anne Hiller (I don’t have a middle name, Kay-Anne is my first name)

2. Tell us about your Family…

I am married to Richard who is also a Pharmacist. We have been married for 22 years.

I have 2 daughters: Audrey and Grace

I have 5 dogs: Lola (Imperial Shih-Tzu), Lucy (Miniature Schnauzer), Peanut

(Dachshund/Pomeranian mix), Pixie (Rat Terrier) and my favorite Pistachio (Shih– Tzu)

3. What are some of your hobbies?

I enjoy playing piano, knitting, reading and antique hunting.

4. What is your favorite class to teach here at Metro?

Pathology and Anatomy & Physiology 2

5. Where did you go to school and what did you study? What was your favorite class?

St. Louis College of Pharmacy. I have a B.S. in Pharmacy.

My Least favorite class was definitely Organic Chemistry. My Favorite was Drug Delivery

Systems and Toxicology.

6. Have you read any good books or seen any good movies lately?

I recommend the following books; The Harbinger, Same Kind of Different as Me & The Devil

in Pew Number Seven. My movie recommendation has to be Frozen.

7. Do you have any advice for the students?

Come to class! Study! Remember to Breathe!

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Certificate

Medical Assistant:

Alice Appel

Kayleen Cooper

Carissa Fieweger

Melissa Smith

Diana Troeckler

Chelsea Wren

Diploma

Medical Office Assistant:

Jayne McDonald

Business and

Computer Specialist

Theresa Marcus

Shirley Williams

Accounting Assistant

Pricilla Miller

Associate of Applied Science

Medical Specialist :

Veronica Brown

Breanna Chambers

Victoria Middendorf

Katlin Skaggs

Kyle Smith

Taylor Volner

Kendra Wiser

Accounting Paraprofessional:

Eva Hughes

Karina Rangel

School News

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S C H E D U L E

O F E V E N T S

APRIL 16– Award Ceremony

NOON

APRIL 18– Good Friday

APRIL 20– Easter

APRIL 23– JEANS DAY!

(Tie Dye– Get Groovy)

MAY 5– Field Trip to Delmar

Gardens 9:15– 12:00

MAY 7– JEANS DAY!

(Cinco de Mayo Theme)

MAY 7– Student Society Meeting

11:30

MAY 12-15– Midterms!

MAY 21– JEANS DAY!

(Crazy Socks and Hair day)

MAY 22– Field Trip to Mid America

Transplant Services 8:45– 12:30

MAY 26– NO SCHOOL– Memorial Day

MAY 30– Make-up day (Monday

Schedule)

JUNE 4– JEANS DAY!

(Fun in the sun)

JUNE 4– Student Society Meeting

11:30

JUNE 18– Finals!

JUNE 19– Finals!

JUNE 20– Quarter Ends

JULY 14– New Quarter Starts

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Summer break for

students is from

June 23– July 13!

ENJOY AND BE SAFE!!!

Calendar of Events

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Spring brings about lots of sports, gardening, hiking and many other activities–

not to mention school, work, and our families- that take precedence over cooking a

healthy meal every night. Here are a couple fast and easy recipes for you to try to-

night… All have been tried and tested yummy by my family (and there are some

PICKY eaters in my family!)

Quick and Easy Microwave Chicken

(serves 4) Ready in: 15 min

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast

(trim the fat)

2 Tbsp. butter or margarine (melted)

Garlic powder

1/4 cup Soy Sauce

Cling wrap

1. In a 9x9 glass baking dish place chicken,

and pour soy sauce over the chicken .

2. Brush the chicken with butter.

3. Sprinkle Garlic powder over the top.

4. Cover with Cling wrap and cook on high

for 8-10 minutes or until the chicken is

cooked thoroughly.

NOTE: Steam WILL escape while cooking!

Asparagus Parmesan

(Serves 4) Ready in: 15 min

1 tablespoon butter

1/4 cup olive oil

1 pound fresh asparagus spears,

(trimmed)

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

salt and pepper to taste

1. Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet

over medium heat. Add asparagus spears,

and cook, stirring occasionally for about 10

minutes, or to desired firmness. Drain off

excess oil, and sprinkle with Parmesan

cheese, salt and pepper.

WANT MORE? CHECK OUT:

www.allrecipes.com

www.foodnetwork.com

Recipe Corner

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5 Things Your Parents Got Wrong About Food Excerpts taken from : http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/what-your-parents-got-wrong-about-food

1. No snacking! You'll ruin your appetite!

Actually, snacking can be healthy, as long as you choose wisely. "It keeps blood sugar stable" and keeps you from get-ting too hungry between meals, says Debra Waterhouse, RD, author of Outsmarting the Mother-Daughter Food Trap.

"My general rule is going no longer than four hours without eating something, whether a meal or a snack," says dieti-tian Constance Brown-Riggs, RD.

2. Finish everything on your plate.

"It's fine to leave a little food," Brown-Riggs says. "Get in tune with your body to know when you've had enough." As you're eating, notice how you're feeling. Are you full? Are you eating just because there is still food on your plate? Be particularly careful when you're eating out -- the food is appealing, the plates are huge, and you may want to eat it all because you paid for it. "If there are large portions, ask for half now and have them box the other half," Brown-Riggs says.

3. Don't eat before exercising -- you'll get a cramp.

You won't want to go running immediately after dinner, but eating a little bit 30 to 60 minutes before exercising can help you maximize your workout.

You'll get "a quick boost of energy that helps you optimize the exercise session," says Natalie Digate Muth, MD, RD, author of "Eat Your Vegetables!" and Other Mistakes Parents Make: Redefining How to Raise Healthy Eaters.

4. Hurry up!

Did your parents rush your breakfast so you were on time for school? If you still eat in a hurry, you might miss your body's cues that you're full.

"It takes 20 minutes for the brain to register that you feel full," Brown-Riggs says. "If you eat too quickly, you can scarf down a lot of food in a 20-minute period, and then you feel stuffed."

5. You deserve dessert today!

"We never want to use food as a reward; it sends the wrong message," Brown-Riggs says. "The wires get crossed, and we no longer eat because we're hungry; we eat because we were good and we deserve something.”

Health News

Spring is here, and the air is filled with flow-ery scents and a multi-tude of allergy-causing pollens. Nasal allergies affect 35 – 50 million Americans and are the second leading cause of chronic disease in the United States. In this blog post, Dr. Joann Blessing-Moore, a Mills-Peninsula Health Services aller-gist, offers six tips to try to help you curb uncomfortable allergy symptoms.

1. Wash your hands and clothes after being outdoors to avoid bringing pollens and other irritants into your home and try showering before bedtime to rinse off allergens in your hair or on your skin. If you can, hose off your dog a couple times a week, especially if it has been frolicking outside in the grass.

2. Use allergy-proof liners for your bed (mattress and box spring) as well as pil-lows. These covers, which go between your pillow or mattress and the pillowcase or bedding, reduce irritation from dust mites. House dust mites found in bedding can cause symptoms year round.

3. Use an over-the-counter saline nose rinse (simple spray or a Neti pot) to flush allergens out of the nose before they can cause symptoms. A saline packet in a cup of water works well.

4. Take a non-drowsy formula allergy medication. These medications are safe, available with or without a prescription, can ease allergy symptoms and won’t put you to sleep.

5. Ask your doctor about using a prescription nasal antihistamine or steroid nose spray. They help control nasal drip and heal nasal tissue.

6. Go easy on the over-the-counter nasal decongestant sprays. They can irritate nasal passages and cause a rebound effect if used frequently.

P O L L E N G O T Y O U D O W N ?

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-Joann Blessing-Moore,

M.D. is board certified in

pediatrics, pulmonary

disease, and allergy and

immunology.

http://mphsblog.org/2011/04/14/allergy-control/

Printed with permission.

Want more tips? Check out these websites!

www.webmd.com/

www.aaaai.org/

http://www.prevention.com/health/health-

concerns/allergy-relief-tips

Health News

The implications of making this technique com-

monplace are obviously very important. A virtu-

ally unlimited supply of universally accepted

blood, guaranteed to be free of disease. Not only

will this address the blood needs of developed

countries, but it could also help those living in

areas who do not have blood banks with

screened blood available.

Of course, nothing is without its challenges, so

don’t cancel your appointment to donate blood

just yet. First and foremost, human clinical tri-

als can take years. Considering we may be about

three years out before they even start testing

with humans, it will take a long time to ensure

that the transfusions are safe and effective.

Additionally, scaling up the process to make an

adequate supply of blood is also proving to be

tricky. Each unit of blood contains at least a tril-

lion blood cells, and manufacturing the millions

of units needed isn’t as simple as just making a

larger batch of stem cells in one batch.

Image credit: Andrew Mason. Used in accordance

with CC by 2.0

Read more at http://www.iflscience.com/health-and-

medicine/factory-made-blood-nearing-human-

trials#b5qg8G7bizL0yH2b.99

Factory Made Blood Nearing

Human Trials

April 15, 2014 | by Lisa Winter

There are 30 million blood transfusions every year

in the United States; 107 million worldwide. Due to

its universal acceptance, Type O negative is the

most highly sought-after blood type. Only about 7%

of the population has O negative blood, and its rar-

ity makes it a fairly hot commodity. However, it

looks like there will soon be a viable alternative, as

blood created from stem cells is nearly ready for hu-

man clinical trials. The announcement comes from

Marc Turner.

The process involves induced pluripotent stem cells

(iPSCs), which are adult cells that have been forced

back into stem cell state. They were then directed to

differentiate into blood cells. “Although similar re-

search has been conducted elsewhere,” Turner

stated, “this is the first time anybody has manufac-

tured blood to the appropriate quality and safety

standards for transfusion into a human being.”

Human trials are expected to begin in late 2016 or

early in 2017. The first phase of the trial will utilize

a small group of people who suffer from Thalas-

semia. This is an inherited disorder in which the

hemoglobin cells are not properly formed, reducing

the blood cell’s ability to transport oxygen. Routine

blood transfusions are a common form of treatment

for Thalassemia. Those selected for the clinical trial

will be closely monitored after the blood has been

transfused.

Page 11 Health News

Easy Tips for Studying

While there's no way around studying, here are some tips to help get you through it and be successful.

1. Give yourself enough time to fully prepare. A huge pitfall is not evaluating the amount of time you

need to study for a test. A conservative evaluation of how soon you should start studying would be to study

one chapter a day. However, the biggest thing is to look at the material and be the judge for which chapters

will be more difficult for you and which ones will require less of your time so you can fully define how much

time it is going to take you to study.

2. Find easy rhymes or sayings to help you remember things. Coming up with mnemonic devices or

affiliations can often help you to remember the material easier. So use those poems, jingles, or whatever trick

of a phrase will help you consolidate longer chunks of information into briefer portions in your memory.

3. Be careful not to memorize your study sheets. Sometimes you can only regurgitate material when it's

asked in the order of your study sheet. However, we all know that the majority of your tests will not be in the

exact order of your study sheet. To mix things up, have a friend quiz you or try flash cards.

Exercise Goal: Make it Regular Most fitness resolutions start strong in January and begin to taper

off by February and March, but with a set schedule, and a little

commitment, you can push through from one month to the

next...and beyond!

The CDC defines regular physical activity or exercise as an activ-

ity that causes light sweating or slight to moderate increase in

breathing or heart rate for at least 30 minutes each time. It should

be done five or more times a week.

Find activities you enjoy and schedule them into your daily rou-

tine. Some examples include:

Playing volleyball for 45 minutes

Walking 1-3/4 miles in 35 minutes (20 min/mile)

Shooting baskets for 30 minutes

Bicycling 5 miles in 30 minutes

Social dancing fast for 30 minutes

Swimming laps for 20 minutes

Running for 30 minutes

Bicycling 4 miles in 15 minutes

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Don’t get me wrong… I LOVE the show Greys Anatomy. I

watched all the seasons of ER with my parents growing up. I

own All the seasons of House M.D. It’s wonderful to fall in love with characters, follow

the lives of the doctors and nurses, the patients and the storylines and to laugh and cry

along with them. But are they giving us an unrealistic outlook on what working in

healthcare is like? For years we have been subject to shows such as Greys Anatomy,

Scrubs, ER, Doogie Houser M.D., Private Practice, and House M.D. I decided to do a little

bit of digging and the results are interesting! Here is a little of what I found…

Interns NEVER sleep with an attending. It’s very taboo and grounds for termination

in most situations.

Interns do not see the inside of the OR very often. They also do not have a cut-

throat nature. You need to rely on one another and work as a team in order to sur-

vive life in the hospital.

Scrubs will NEVER EVER look like they do on ANY of the shows. Often they are

big, baggy and unisex. And they don’t stay clean and spotless!

You CAN NOT abuse pain medication and continue to do your job as an M.D.

All of the Medical based television shows have a minimum of one Doctor on staff to

verify that the terms, diagnoses and outcomes are kept to a realistic standard.

The Actors for these shows often take pre-med classes such as Medical Terminology,

and Anatomy & Physiology. And some actually go on to get degrees and certificates

in the medical field as a fall back.

Television shows are designed for entertainment purposes. More often than not, they

are not an adequate representation of what your life can be like. Your best option is to

do your research! Ask prospective employers what the day to day operations are like at

their location, talk with current employees, and use the internet to help give you an-

swers! And if you happen to meet your own Dr. McDreamy? Kudos!

Unrealistic Expectations? Nicole White-Campbell

Entertainment

Divergent is a cine-

matic dream with a

dynamic soundtrack

that helps draw the

viewer in. The

movie– based on

Veronica Roth’s

bestselling series–

is part one of what

is sure to be a phe-

nomenal series. The

movie follows Tris

(Shailenne Wood-

ley) as she begins

to come to terms

with her divergence

in a world governed

by a faction system.

Aided by Four (Theo

James) the pair

quickly discover

that the govern-

ment may be more

corrupt than they

thought.

I highly recommend

this movie. It totes

a pulse pounding

soundtrack, a won-

derful storyline that

stays fairly consis-

tent with the book,

and an incredibly

talented cast with

amazing onscreen

chemistry. You cant

help but fall in love

with this movie.

M O V I E R E V I E W :

D I V E R G E N T

N I C O L E W H I T E - C A M P B E L L

M O V I E S C O M I N G S O O N T O A T H E A T R E N E A R Y O U

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April

Transcendence

Heaven is for Real

The Other Woman

May

The Amazing Spider-

Man 2

Xmen: Days of Future

Past

Maleficent

July

Dawn of the Planet of

the Apes

Fast & Furious 7

Hercules

Planes: Fire & Rescue

June

22 Jump Street

How to Train Your

Dragon 2

Edge of Tomorrow

Transformers: Age of Ex-

tinction

Entertainment

Page 15 Closing Thoughts

THINGS TO REMEMBER

WHEN YOU GET STUCK

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Hour 1 8:00-9:40

Hour 2 9:50-11:30

LUNCH 11:30-12:00

Hour 3 12:00-1:40

Hour 4 1:50-3:30

Administrative

Director --------------------------------- Jim Forsythe

Education Director --------------------- Michele Mueller

Financial Aid --------------------------- Krista Neels

IT Specialist ---------------------------- Vesta Bade

Faculty

Business -------------------------------- Jerry Finley

Business -------------------------------- Jamie Talley

Medical --------------------------------- Donna Fuchs

Medical --------------------------------- Kay-Anne Hiller

Medical --------------------------------- Angela Guyott

Placement/Externships ----------------- Doris Cook

Metro Business College

2132 Tenbrook Road

Arnold, Mo 63010-1515

Phone: 636-296-9300

Toll Free: 888-43-METRO

Fax: 636-296-9333

www.metrobusinesscollege.edu

Mission Statement

Metro Business College (MBC) is dedicated to the

personal and educational development of each of

its students. The programs of study are designed

around a philosophy of individualized learning

and quality instruction. As an educational and

training institution, MBC is concerned not only

with the education of our students in specialized

training programs, but also with their personal

development. We endeavor to prepare men and

women to meet career demands and to develop

within them a sense of responsibility to their

families, to their employers, to their community,

and to themselves.