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Shockingly enough, I am writing. I realized that I hadn't written pretty much since I've been at this rotation, which has been about 3 months. I've been having a love affair with MySpace ... and now I've gotten kind of bored with it. I do have a blog site now, which I created in order to journal while I'm in Africa, mostly about things that happen and to post pictures and whatnot. The site is
www.zEMbia.blogspot.com if anyone is interested in reading it while I'm in Zambia.
In other thoughts
I love Grey's Anatomy. I love the intensity of it, and the fact that things don't always turn out perfectly. Kind of like life. Although I have no idea what's going to happen next season, I am sure that it will be great to watch.
I am loving this rotation. And while patients can be annoying at times, I still love them. I love being able to explain to them what's going on, or why they should take their medicine, how the medicine works, yadda yadda. I love being able to figure out what's wrong with people. I feel like I've changed a lot during this rotation. Grown up, maybe. Until now I haven't really felt like a PA. I felt like I was going through the motions, trying to memorize everything and failing. Feeling frustrated when I couldn't remember things, disappointed in myself. Now when I see a patient, I am excited. Especially when it's things that are tougher for me, like rashes and knee pain, I find myself looking forward to an opportunity to think through the problem and figure it out. I find myself more confident with diagnoses and treatments.
And I'm sure nobody really cares, but it is such a great feeling for me. I know it's all the Lord's work in me, and I know it will continue, but I am excited. :o)
What else? I've started applying for jobs. I had a job interview scheduled for a surgical PA position in Syracuse, but I ended up canceling it. I may reschedule for next week, if it will fit into my plans, but we'll see. At least I know that someone is interested in me!
www.zEMbia.blogspot.com if anyone is interested in reading it while I'm in Zambia.
In other thoughts
I love Grey's Anatomy. I love the intensity of it, and the fact that things don't always turn out perfectly. Kind of like life. Although I have no idea what's going to happen next season, I am sure that it will be great to watch.
I am loving this rotation. And while patients can be annoying at times, I still love them. I love being able to explain to them what's going on, or why they should take their medicine, how the medicine works, yadda yadda. I love being able to figure out what's wrong with people. I feel like I've changed a lot during this rotation. Grown up, maybe. Until now I haven't really felt like a PA. I felt like I was going through the motions, trying to memorize everything and failing. Feeling frustrated when I couldn't remember things, disappointed in myself. Now when I see a patient, I am excited. Especially when it's things that are tougher for me, like rashes and knee pain, I find myself looking forward to an opportunity to think through the problem and figure it out. I find myself more confident with diagnoses and treatments.
And I'm sure nobody really cares, but it is such a great feeling for me. I know it's all the Lord's work in me, and I know it will continue, but I am excited. :o)
What else? I've started applying for jobs. I had a job interview scheduled for a surgical PA position in Syracuse, but I ended up canceling it. I may reschedule for next week, if it will fit into my plans, but we'll see. At least I know that someone is interested in me!