I am having a hard time getting this process recording done for my psych clinical. It's because I don't want it to look half-assed. I feel a little lost, but it will all work out I'm sure. I have hospital simulation tomorrow morning so our instructors can see how well we communicate therapeutically. Its not a test, its supposed to be a learning experience, but it is still a little anxiety-inducing.
We had a ton of snow this week, like almost 2 feet of snow! I was completely surprised to see that much snow, because I don't think I have ever seen that much snow in my life! And that is the amount of snow that it takes for things to shut down around here. I haven't had a snow day since I lived in TN. It's crazy. So since everyone was home on Wednesday, it has thrown me off completely of my normal weekly schedule. Meaning I haven't gotten anything done this week, besides some journal entries for clinical.
I did get to see Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) on Friday. It was very interesting to see people have induced seizures, and how the treatments are very simple, and they roll people in and out like clockwork! It's so weird to see how quickly they go under, and how quickly they come out of it. My father-in-law knows the doctor who performs the ECT, so I was able to introduce myself to him, and I think that helped me feel a little more comfortable. He was very nice, in fact, everyone was very nice. I didn't feel at all like I was a burden to anyone, so that made me feel better, too. I don't think I would want to see ECT being done every day of my life, but I was excited I got to see what its like.
I got an A on my Psych exam! Grades got posted a little later than what she told us to expect, but I figured it might happen because of the snow. I was unsure of how I did on the exam because I felt like I hadn't studied enough, but apparently I did just fine! I feel good starting out the semester with an A! :) I have decided to not share my grades with my classmates. I get anxiety that it may get interpreted as me bragging or rubbing it in if I'm happy about my grade when other people aren't happy about theirs. So I just figured to help reduce my own anxiety, I'd like to be a little more ambiguous about it. So I'll celebrate here or with Mike, or non-classmate people. But again, I feel really good about my A!!
My birthday is about 8 days away, on Valentine's Day. I won't be at work next Saturday because I have clinicals on my birthday, and then an 8 a.m. exam the next day, so my birthday is kind of shot. So I took that Saturday off so Mike and I could spend some time together. So, this Saturday, my co-worker brought in a cake and fresh cut fruit to celebrate my birthday early! Everything was delicious! It made me feel all bubbly and cheery!
So, today, I HAVE to get down to business and finish my stuff, that way I can study for my Pharm quiz!! Oh, and did I mention that today is the Super Bowl, which is always a big deal to the boys in this family, but I could care less?? I unfortunately have too much to do to sit and watch, even for the commericals. But I feel guilty not partaking in family events like this because of school, but its my own fault. I have spent WAY too much time playing Epic Mickey Mouse on the Wii! I have to make up for it!!
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