Grown-Up Job

I've been seeing my own patients starting yesterday. It's great because I get to do what I've been working so hard to get to do. But, I doubt myself too much. I see a patient with an upper respiratory infection, a simple cold, and I send them home and wonder... "Did I miss something? Are they going to come back here more sick in 2 days? What if I dosed that medication wrong (even though I calculated it twice) and the kid gets too much medication (even though the pharmacy typically catches those things)?" Sigh... I can't leave it at work. I need to read more so it dosen't take me so long to come to a conclusion. I need to fast forward 6 months to a time when I might feel more confident with my abilities.

Another thing... having a grown-up job is exhausting.

I'm driving an hour each way to work, and overall, I don't mind it. It's a BEAUTIFUL drive. The only day I minded was yesterday night when I had been at work 10.5 hours, then it snowed. The road wasn't slippery, but the visability sucked. So, it took forever to get home. That's the only time I've minded.

First grown-up paycheck comes tomorrow. It's only a partial paycheck becuase I haven't worked a full half month yet... but it's a real paycheck. Yay! :)

New PA

So... 2 days of sitting in a conference room learning about history of the facility, policies, and the like... very long, very boring, and sometimes overwhelming. Done. Turns out that they need me in Prairie du Chein longer than origionally thought. Apparently they're short 3 physicians... and have some issues getting doctors to want to work in middle of nowhere Wisconsin. So, I'm going to be orienting there the rest of this week and then starting to see patients down there on Monday. I get an office that's mostly just mine, occasionally have to share it with a medical student, so that should be pretty good. I hope it has a window. So, I could easily be there for at least 6 months depending on how long it takes them to fill those positions. At least I usually like driving and I'll be getting paid mileage. So... that's my life so far. I'll keep you posted!

What I've done with my week so far...

*Finished unpacking all my crap
*Made cookies
*Finished making a knitted teady bear
*Found at store #4... drawer handles with 2 1/2 inch centers (didn't think it'd be that hard, but apparently it's not a standard size) Menards is awesome.
*Went to dinner with Teri, Kevin, & Tabitha
*Checked out a few different gyms
*Found out I have a MN liscense... and a DEA number
*Watched the first two nights of American Idol Season 6... Yay! (Minneapolis kinda sucked up auditions though, sad...)
*Almost finished the book I've been working on "Shadow of the Almighty"
*Started my One-year Bible read-through
*Got a new cell phone: 608-397-2880
*Finally got cable set up
*Found out I get to start work on Monday for sure! Yay! Orientation all week... fun fun! But I'm getting paid, that's a plus. :)

GOALS FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK...
*Get a new social security card (mine is definately MIA)
*Pre-employment stuff (badge, getting pay and benefits set up...)
*Sending out "I moved" cards
*Join the YMCA and start working out
*Get some CME hours done from reading journals
*Work on knitting a scarf
*Check out Bethany Free Church (I hear it's a good church)
*Try not to get bored between now and Monday morning

Whoops!

So, I've been anxiously awaiting the Season Premire of American Idol for months... ANd I was just laying here on the couch of my new place watching the movie Sahara... and all of a sudden I got this horrible thought that today was the season premire. I thought for a few moments that it was Tuesday. And I got really upset. Beacuase if it was the season premire, even if I turend off the DVD right now... I'd only get the last 5 minutes. And the even suckier thing was that the first show is the Minneapolis auditions. And I really want to see the Minneapolis auditions becuase I want to see if I know any of the people at the auditions. There's a chance. I know some people crazy enough to give it a shot. I know one for sure that went to auditions but didn't get a "gold ticket" to Hollywood... so we'll see who else. But the lucky thing is... I didn't miss it, it's tomorrow. Yay! I really need to start work so I quit loosing track of days.

On a more grown-up note... Added to my liscense to practice medicine in Wisconsin... I also now have a liscense to practice in Minnesota. Yay!

Today

Today, January 11, 2007 is a good day...

1. They finally granted my liscense to practice medicine in the state of Wisconsin. (MN to come Saturday hopefully)

2. The movers are currently bringing all my things into my wonderful apartment.

The only downfall of today... I officially live in Wisconsin... dang.

Welcome to the world baby girl!

My cousin had a new baby girl today. I'm excited it's a girl. They have two boys, who I love, but I wanted a little girl to play with. She was born just before 1pm today. She dosen't have a name yet.
6 pounds 8 ounces
20 1/2 inches



Also... pictures from New Years are up... link on the right...