So, today was my verbal mock appointment. I ran through an appointment, in theory not doing any of the tests (throat swab, physical exam, testicular exam, blood draw, etc), with one of the people who’s been with the clinic since it began (before I was born). In practice, I did the throat swab & the blood draw. He prompted me numerous times, though I got the hint every time. I didn’t do a very good job on the history taking or the charting, but when it was all over he said I’d done well. I told him I disagreed. <\/p>\n
Maybe one day I’ll be a good medic, but at present, I’m still quite wet behind the ears.<\/p>\n
Spent the entire shift in lab. Mostly by myself, spinning urine, and examining sediment, staining and rinsing slides, counting blood cells and looking for bacteria. I have a mega headache. I’m not sure if it’s lack of sleep, dehydration, lack of social contact, or spending hours looking through a microscope. Maybe a combo. I was pretty antisocial after shift was over, despite high desire for affection. Oh well. bleh. <\/p>\n
Next week is my last weekend of classes. If they aren’t having a training completed partay the weekend after, I want to run away to sacramento. I guess we’ll see what works out. It’ll be strange, and possibly good to have weekends free again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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