Working in the ER was a great time. Saw a few really sick patients, got to suture a great deal and learned a lot. I also stuck myself with a needle which was pretty intense. I was injecting lidocaine into a wound to be sutured and slipped and and stuck my finger with it. The patient was tested and came back negative for everything which was a big relief. But I was nervous none the less for the day it took to get the results.
Next up is surgery. I hear the surgeon I am working with is a great guy and a good teacher, i.e. not like a lot of other surgeons, so I am looking forward to lots more learning.
I feel a bit isolated on rotations since I don't have much contact with my classmates and my wife really isn't too interested in the "cool details" of my day - I really have no one to share my day with. Basically it is like I never saw the things I saw or did the things I did. I come home, have a superficial conversation with my wife, play with my son if he's not already asleep, go to sleep, wake up and do it all over again. At least it's not as bad as the didactic year was. Money and free time are essentially nil. Meaningful human interaction is minimal outside of clinic. On top of that my parents and sister consistently present opportunities to test my communication skills, patience and ability to love unconditionally. Now I have to start worrying about finding a job. Ahhhh, the joys of life and PA school.
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I totally understand you here. I have two more semesters before I begin clinical year, but I really don't have anyone outside of class to discuss all the things that I'm learning. My husband has no interest in what I'm doing in school, although he tries very hard to understand and show interest. I'm really looking forward to the end of didactic year. I hear all the fun starts once you start to put all of this knowledge to use.
Didactic year is a pain in the ass. Clinicals are fun but can be a pain a times as well. Rather do clinicals ANY day though.
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