SAD DAY

Well Friday morning CJ's Mom passed away...I am glad I made the trip there to tell her I love her...our other friend "R" was there the next day...weather was good today...I even did my dishes...and not just part of them...all of them...WOOT! Roomie will be taking the Christmas tree ornaments off the tree so I can take it down Monday after school...Sheesh.....O the name of the cyst is "PILONIDAL" they usually appear right above the crack of your dupa... still got this stupid cold...now along with it swollen glands I'll take care of those with some salt water later...
Other wise there is not much going on here in my world....will keep you posted....



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OK...THAT WAS DISGUSTING.....

I got to assist in a poly-something cyst packing this morning...ewww......but it was a great learning experience. ( I will look up the proper name to that soon) Anyway....I am still sick with the cold.....but at least it's not a real bad one.....I had a meeting at school with the other classmates..to compare what we have been doing..I guess I got stuck in the boring place...but that's OK..I enjoy the smaller clinic..all the others are at larger clinics and get to do way neater things, and more interesting things too oOOOOOOOOO I had a great lunch today 10 oz burger from "The Broken Yolk" YUM!

My friend CJ's Mom is in hospice care...went to see her yesterday after school...very sad....She beat breast cancer but not the lung cancer.....she never smoked everyone else around her did....it now in her liver and brain...

weather here sucks.....bitter cold.....was 9* when I left this morning....BRRRRRRR

Well that's about it for now..


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GOOD MORNING!

Well we were supposed to get a "BIG" snowstorm last night......apparently its late....It can stay late as far as I am concerned......Anyway....I gave my first little guy shot yesterday....he is 2 such a cutie...yes I am in love again....lol He gave the other MA a hug when we came in the room and gave me a big hug too! and after I sucked up all the fear of giving a shot to a little one he gave me another hug after it was over!! Such big crocodile tears....I also gave my first "Butt shot " yesterday...lol. I like the older patients too I took care of an elderly lady the other day...she said...OH!! You look so nice in your white outfit! (I think I look like the stay puft marshmallow man myself) I have also picked up my first "BUG" on the job.....I have a cold......just started yesterday........Jeeeze......


Will keep you updated

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FIRST WEEK IS IN.....

I really enjoyed my first week at the clinic.....Did an EKG.....gave some shots......had my first mentally challenged patient....the only thing she would let me do was her blood pressure....and I barely got that...lol....and My first "devil child" he was fine in the waiting room...but the minute he heard his name...he commenced to temper tantrum land and well let's just say he did NOT want anything to do with me...the other MA or his mother......and apparently not the nurse either judging but the screaming that ensued after he was put in the nurses room...lol I guess they all cant be like Judah and Jonah...and Sam's....We also restocked all the rooms...I know...excitement right?!.......lol. The only thing that is disappointing to me is I am not getting a chance to do a lot of the things I learned in school... bandaging and taking out stitches because there are no Dr's here just nurse practitioners and nurses..so they just do it themselves.
I also allowed myself to get a bit "discouraged" The two other MA's that are working with me were telling me they know people that have been looking for MA jobs for over two years... and then started to feel like "why should I continue" But......You know me "NEVER GIVE UP!! NEVER SURRENDER!!" Beside there are several people who would prolly kick my sorry ass if I gave up being this close the the end.....so I will continue.....

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DAY THREE!!!

OK...Here is a run down.....day one......(I didn't quite finish tellin of my day...too tired I guess) Was way cold out...4* with a wind chill....and it was windy.....So windy..It blew the coffee cup (foam) out of my hand :( Good thing I was almost done with it...lol....

Day two went ok too.....did some urine dips...I know exciting right!! Ans did two baby wellness check ups....babies are soo cute one was 3 months I think and the other was 3 weeks old...soooo cute loads of hair!

here is day three....Busy day still short people...I jumped right in and took vitals and roomed patients all by myself!! And...I flirted with the cutest boy today....his name is Johna and his twin is dang I forgot was another J name.....any way he is all of 2 1/2 years old.....cute cute cute!!! and for the record HE started it......lol was walking by him and he raised his little arms up and smiled.....could not resist! Got to give a couple of shots today too...the worst thing to happen to me today......I broke a nail.....not that there was much there to break but.....anyway am enjoying my "practicum" experience so far....

More to come

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OK...HERE IT IS.....MY FIRST DAY AT PRACTICUM....

OMG!!! I am tired!!! I filed MANY charts......my knees did not appreciate all the bending....(yes they still use paper charts)..anyway..was a very slow day..only about 15 patients came in...I roomed a few of them and took vitals...but mostly filed but thats ok...theya re very nice people to work and learn from. Come to think of it my back did not appreciate all the bending either..or my thighs....I am also sore...so off to the couch I go.....


will keep you posted


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ACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG!! Tomorrow is it! I start practicum...I am so nervous..I can hardly stand it....yipes!!!

I am reasonably sure I will be fine...and enjoy it....but the other half is not so sure.

I will keep you all posted

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