(Personality quiz from 2010)
(as written on "Overheard at BYU" board on facebook.
Totally real conversation between Ellie-bellybutton and I!)
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Saturday, October 19, 2013
What Happened
This week:
I passed my Physiology test, my Clinical Assessment test (Cardio/Chest Exam), and (most likely) my Pathophysiology test. Yessssss!
I watched World War Z--it's a zombie apocalypse/epidemiological action movie starring Brad Pitt. As far as movies to watch during October go, it was quite excellent--scary, but more in a suspenseful/danger way than disturbing. Plus it was funny to catch myself thinking about it from more of a science/medical viewpoint, now that I'm taking pathophysiology and learning about injections/vaccinations in my classes at school :)
My sister interviewed with her first choice nursing school--she did awesome! She finds out next week if she's in or not, so keep your fingers crossed that the admissions committee recognizes how awesome she is!
Girls' night, complete with virgin Margaritas, nachos, and fingernail-painting... so much fun!
Potluck at school on Friday was fun--we had a short talent show to go along with it, and it was fun to see what talents are spread throughout our group... leg wrestling and bare-handed fly catching, among other things!
I vaccinated probably about 10 people against the flu at a service learning event in the community. I loved being able to put some of the skills we are learning to good use helping people who otherwise might not get immunized--it was humbling to witness their gratitude, and in a few cases to see their bravery (there was one little boy who got his shot like a CHAMP--no crying, no wiggling, not even an 'ouch!')
Also I realized that I failed to celebrate BYU homecoming last weekend with blue pancakes. *sigh* Where has my brain gone these days? Oh wait, it's busy trying to retain 21 credit hours of information... :)
Only picture I had from this week, a little shout-out to my friend Adam:
Well, lotsa' love,
me.
I passed my Physiology test, my Clinical Assessment test (Cardio/Chest Exam), and (most likely) my Pathophysiology test. Yessssss!
I watched World War Z--it's a zombie apocalypse/epidemiological action movie starring Brad Pitt. As far as movies to watch during October go, it was quite excellent--scary, but more in a suspenseful/danger way than disturbing. Plus it was funny to catch myself thinking about it from more of a science/medical viewpoint, now that I'm taking pathophysiology and learning about injections/vaccinations in my classes at school :)
My sister interviewed with her first choice nursing school--she did awesome! She finds out next week if she's in or not, so keep your fingers crossed that the admissions committee recognizes how awesome she is!
Girls' night, complete with virgin Margaritas, nachos, and fingernail-painting... so much fun!
Potluck at school on Friday was fun--we had a short talent show to go along with it, and it was fun to see what talents are spread throughout our group... leg wrestling and bare-handed fly catching, among other things!
I vaccinated probably about 10 people against the flu at a service learning event in the community. I loved being able to put some of the skills we are learning to good use helping people who otherwise might not get immunized--it was humbling to witness their gratitude, and in a few cases to see their bravery (there was one little boy who got his shot like a CHAMP--no crying, no wiggling, not even an 'ouch!')
Also I realized that I failed to celebrate BYU homecoming last weekend with blue pancakes. *sigh* Where has my brain gone these days? Oh wait, it's busy trying to retain 21 credit hours of information... :)
Only picture I had from this week, a little shout-out to my friend Adam:
Well, lotsa' love,
me.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Halfway, Semester ONE
People! I am on my EIGHTH week of PA school! That means I am halfway through my first semester--Yikes! :) A few of the cool things I've learned so far:
*Basic Vital Signs (vision, weight, height, etc.)
*Injection Lab (I got six shots, nbd)
*Suture lab (So basically I can stitch people up... okay, maybe not yet, but I have the basics!)
*Writing a Medical Note (Not to brag or anything, but my professor asked me if I had prior experience charting after he reviewed my not last week. You know your life is changing when a comment like that is considered a HUGE compliment/self-esteem boost)
General Conference was last week and I was able to attend the Saturday morning session with my family! (I tried really hard to steal some pictures from my sisters, but alas, I am unable to create an instagramaccount since I don't have the preferred technology)
I went on a cool hike through a National Park, which incidentally is closed during the government shutdown. We didn't let that stop us from enjoying a beautiful autumn day!
Well, gotta' go.
Love,
me.
ps: my brain decided to try and help me out this week by putting my lasagna away while I was distracted... when I couldn't find it the next day I did some searching and finally discovered it in the pantry. Yeah, that happened. *sigh*
*Basic Vital Signs (vision, weight, height, etc.)
*Injection Lab (I got six shots, nbd)
*Suture lab (So basically I can stitch people up... okay, maybe not yet, but I have the basics!)
*Writing a Medical Note (Not to brag or anything, but my professor asked me if I had prior experience charting after he reviewed my not last week. You know your life is changing when a comment like that is considered a HUGE compliment/self-esteem boost)
General Conference was last week and I was able to attend the Saturday morning session with my family! (I tried really hard to steal some pictures from my sisters, but alas, I am unable to create an instagramaccount since I don't have the preferred technology)
I went on a cool hike through a National Park, which incidentally is closed during the government shutdown. We didn't let that stop us from enjoying a beautiful autumn day!
Well, gotta' go.
Love,
me.
ps: my brain decided to try and help me out this week by putting my lasagna away while I was distracted... when I couldn't find it the next day I did some searching and finally discovered it in the pantry. Yeah, that happened. *sigh*
30 Days Hath September...
Wow. Has it already been one month since school started? Where has the time gone?! I guess you could say that things are clippin' along. School keeps me busy. Like eight-to-five busy. Whew. But things are getting done, and even though I am feeling less and less intelligent, I like to think that's just a reflection of how much I am actually learning.
What to say about PA school... volume. There is so much to learn! I'm trying to permanently cut facebook and pinterest out of my life to free up more time,
Um, what else? This week I was so nervous for our first physical exam assessment that I mixed up the words manubrium and mandible. For those of you not familiar with these terms, I basically told my instructor that his jaw was attached to his chest. Cool.
In my Spanish class I've learned a whole bunch of new words describing pain. I've also learned a handful of cognates that I should apparently never use because they would be terribly unprofessional and offensive in a health setting...
Cool program detail: one of the elective rotation options for the clinical year is a five-week stay in Belize! Right now I'm interested in either that or dermatology... we'll see how I'm feeling about things in another 10 months.
My ward had a campout, complete with hot cocoa, roasted marshmallows, and an outdoor movie--legit. I didn't stay the whole night, though--it's getting pretty chilly here in Eastern Idaho already!
I made some amazing banana muffins using THIS recipe. No seriously, they were delish and involved absolutely no wheat flour or oil (mind-blown).
General Relief Society broadcast was phenomenal. And I can't wait for General Conference!
Yep, that's about it for now.
Love,
me.
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