One day left in week 1.

I'm going back and forth about this rotation...on the one hand, I am learning a lot, and being pushed to expand my knowledge. On the other hand, it just cannot compare to my first rotation. I enjoyed the patients in Oakridge so much more because they had a long standing, personal relationship with Edwin, and they trusted what he told them. Here, (like most of America), the patients come in already sure of what is wrong, and how it should be treated...and we just need to sign the prescription pad for them. It bums me out.

As far as learning is going, I have interpreted a lot of EKGs as well as a lot of labs, which are two of my weakest areas. I absolutely need the practice, and I am already slowly (but surely) improving. I am also getting a lot of practice doing women's annual exams. No, they aren't as exciting as some other appontments, but it takes a lot of practice to be good at them, and as a female provider I'll be doing a ton of them in the future.

Finally, I'm adjusting to Montana a little bit, but probably only because work is getting busier and I can kind of ignore the fact that I'm actually here. I'll have to kick myself in the butt to go explore a bit this weekend. I've been watching an unfortunate amount of TV in my off time. America's Best Dance Crew, anyone?

Only 36 days left....not that I'm counting.

Jen