11-25-11

This week was the Thanksgiving week, and I had a four day weekend. I needed every minute of it, since I had a bad cold, and I took one day off school.
I presented my last case study about three cases, with testicular pathology. In clinicals, I was at PCH for one day and one day at the vein clinic.

11-12-11 week

This week we had Friday off for Veterans' Day. I enjoyed the day with my family. The rest of the week I spent at the Vein Clinic, and next week I will go back to PCH. I missed the techs from PCH and all the children.

11-6-11 week

This week I had two tests and I did OK at both. I did not have enough time to study, so I can get a better grade. Too many assignments, that do not allow me to concentrate at studying. Two days I spent at PCH for my clinical rotation, and I day at the Vein Clinic. I like both locations, and the Vein Clinic has a potential job opening. Right now I am learning their protocol and the machines, but they would like me to go there two days a week, possibly three.

10-29-11 week

This week I was able to pass my carotid scanning test in the lab, and I was very happy about it. We had a potluck at school to celebrate Bryan's birthday.
My clinicals were great as usual, at PCH.

My case study was about a breast cyst in a newborn boy.

10-22-11 Week

This week we learned about Segmental Pressure Equipment, and I was the patient. I realized how painful is to have cuffs over your legs.
In clinicals, I share my time between PCH and JCL. I got to learn new tricks from the techs and I am very thankful to be at these two sites.
I presented a case about adrenal gland hemorhage in a newborn.

10-15-11 week

This week we scan more venous legs in lab, and I posted a case study about Baker's Cyst Aspiration. In clinicals I went to PCH for two days and to JCL for one. I scanned more renal studies and some neonatal heads on Monday. Very interesting week.

10-8-2011 week

This week we had two tests: one on DMS 210(vascular), and one on DMS 235(breast U/S). I think I did OK, but I haven't seen the final results. I am still at PCH and I love it. I scan and see a lot of new exams, and I learn a lot every day. The techs are very nice and knowledgeable, especially Pat. I will work with her next week for one day or so.
In lab we continued with our leg venous studies and I am getting better.

10-1-2011 week

This week we continued to scan venous legs in the lab, and during my clinical days I continued rotating to PCH, which is my favorite spot so far. I am waiting for Pat to come back from her vacation of three weeks, so I can scan more with her. She loves to teach me, so I am planning to follow her as much as possible.

9-27-11 week

This week we scanned carotids in the lab, and we started venous legs. I tested on the carotids, but I failed my first try. I hope I will pass it next time.

In clinicals, I was at PCH, where I love it. I get to scan and observe a lot of interesting cases. I wish I can get a job at their hospital.

09-17-11 week

This week we had our first test for DMS 290. I did OK, only missed 4. I spent my clinical days at PCH, and I love it. I went to the McDowell campus twice this week, and scanned newborn babies. I scanned neonate heads, spines, and abdomen. I saw an omphalocele, and an absent corpus callosum.
At school we scanned carotids and we will test next week on carotids.
My case study was on hematometrocolpos on a 14 year old girl.