As I end the second week of my externship, I'm learning more about healthcare. It can be filled with stress at times, and it is complex; but these facts also make it a cooperative field, at least in the context of a small doctor's office. I'm being encouraged more and more to take vital signs and interact with patients, and I'm getting more comfortable in that area. Toward the beginning of the week, a lady started to become upset with me because I was nervous as I took her blood pressure, but this was the low moment of the week. I grew increasingly comfortable and competent as I practiced taking vital signs, and I feel like I'm starting to give almost as much to the office staff in terms of office help and medical assisting than I am taking from them in terms of asking for help or clarification. I'm not there yet, but I hope to be. At the same time, I'm getting to know the other students (there are four in the office at the moment) and the staff. This is turning out to be a meaningful summer.
I just came back from my brother's renewal of vows. He lives in Wisconsin, and this particular week, they experienced colder-than-average temperatures. I could tell because my hands began to go numb as I attempted to tie down a trailer after last night's reception. As a result, I appreciated the fact that the temperature in Stockton was in the mid-sixties when I came back. It was, however, good to take part in this, a dream of my brother and sister-in-law, after at least two years without seeing them. I saw the incredible support of their friends, who helped set up the day before, took part on the day of the event, and stayed late to help clean up. Aware of how tired everyone was late last night, one of Chris's friends even lent Chris his truck to take the last of the decorations home, a favor that allowed the family to return home before two o'clock in the morning last night. Here are some of the highlights: 1. Hearing on a plane what sounded like a baby's fi...
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