Stethoscope & Sparkle | My journey through life as a PA-C
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My name is Erin Rachel, and I'm a recent PA school grad starting on the adventure of working in the emergency department! This blog is a cumulation of my thoughts and feelings as I try to survive life with a stethoscope and some sparkle.Follow to get more updates.
Stethoscope & Sparkle | My journey through life as a PA-C
2y ago
Don’t let what he wants eclipse what you need. He’s very dreamy, but he’s not the sun. You are. ” – Cristina Yang, Grey’s Anatomy Valentine’s Day is either a great day or a crappy day depending on one thing – whether or not you have someone in your life. It’s often known as Single...
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Stethoscope & Sparkle | My journey through life as a PA-C
2y ago
Back in December 2021, I decided to take a huge leap and treat myself to something a little “insane”. Growing up, I always felt awkward wearing eyeshadow / eye makeup because I had hooded eyes and my right side was more folded than my left. Something small, yes, but it was big enough to bother...
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Stethoscope & Sparkle | My journey through life as a PA-C
2y ago
I turn 28 this month, and have been thinking of my current spot in life and what I want to accomplish. These last two years for me haven’t been my favorite — from having hip surgery (twice) to less than ideal relationships to struggling to find my place / what I want to do with...
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Stethoscope & Sparkle | My journey through life as a PA-C
2y ago
I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting lately on interpersonal communication and how I react to others. Treating patients is about more than medicine. Its about how you treat them. Interpersonal communication simply means how you’re interacting with others. It can be verbally or just through our body language. And honestly, it is SO, SO important...
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Stethoscope & Sparkle | My journey through life as a PA-C
2y ago
In the 6 months leading up to the PANCE, I had so much anxiety it was insane. The closer I got to taking the PANCE, the more anxious I became. I was convinced that I was going to fail, lose my position in the fellowship, and basically prove correct every person who ever doubted me....
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Stethoscope & Sparkle | My journey through life as a PA-C
2y ago
Today is actually my 90 day evaluation, which makes it a fitting time to share this post! I started my APP Fellowship in Emergency Medicine in September, and let me tell you, I had a TON of fears starting out. I still do. But with every day, things do get just a little bit better....
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Stethoscope & Sparkle | My journey through life as a PA-C
2y ago
Internal medicine can be very stressful and the medicine can be very complex – so I was really worried about how I would do going into the rotation, but I ended up having a wonderful time and learning SO much! I was at a hospital in lower socioeconomic area of DC, which means that my...
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Stethoscope & Sparkle | My journey through life as a PA-C
2y ago
Today, I finished up my 5th semester of PA school. My program is only 24 months or 6 semesters long, so I’m (way) more than half way done. It’s crazy to think that in exactly 5 months, I will be at my long white coat ceremony, with my official graduation from my PA program only...
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Stethoscope & Sparkle | My journey through life as a PA-C
2y ago
I’ve seen some posts lately asking about what a day in the life of a PA student is like, so I thought I would post my typical day. Granted, mine is probably a lot different than most people’s, and it will vary by school, but it will give you a little insight. 6:00am Wake Up...
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