Well, day two of classes was definitely a lot more challenging than day 1! I had pharmacology and pathophysiology, in addition to my second med-surg lecture. Pharmacology seems as though it will be a lot of memorization and just internalizing different drug types and associations and risk factors, etc. Pathophys will most likely be my biggest challenge. The thing is that this topic draws on a lot of science background that a lot of people already have. Since I never took chemistry or biology at the college level, it means I will have to play "catch up" for the first few weeks. I think that once I get the fundamentals, the rest will fall into place. It just means that I have to work extra hard. I'm continuing to LOVE med-surg. Not only is our professor seriously the bomb, but it's also such invigorating content. The second lecture was on fluid balance (dehydration, edema, kidney function, blood, etc). So we're learning all the physiology of what goes on in the body, but we're also learning the clinical implications at the same time! It's the good stuff, lemme tell ya.
I signed up to volunteer for a free screening day for homeless people and veterans next friday. There will be about 40 of us doing blood pressure screenings, blood sugar screenings (via finger sticks), PPD injections, foot screening, and health management. That means that in less than ONE WEEK I will be able to do all those things. It's crazy. Talk about baptism by fire... Regardless of the fact I may have to bring a pair of brown pants, it's going to be great practice for me!
I finally visited the library here, and let me tell you, I thought I walked into Hogwarts. I'm definitely seeing some of the perks of my tuition [tens of thousands of] dollars.
It's Saturday and rainy, which means I'm staying in to clean, next, relax, and study! Stay dry, everyone : )
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