Reflecting on just three months shy of three years brings tears to my eyes. Tears of joy, laughter, sadness, and hope. We entered this program as strangers and we are leaving as family. Through the program, it seemed to go by slow; now, the remaining ten days are flying by. Each day, I try to … Continue reading Final Blog
The Chatsworth train collision occurred at 4:22pm on Friday, September 12, 2008, when a Union pacific freight train and a Metrolink commuter train collided head-on in the Chatsworth district of Los Angeles, California. A northbound commuter train, holding mostly Moorpark and Simi Valley residents, collided with a Union Pacific freight train, killing 25 and injuring … Continue reading “Deadliest Railway Accident in Metrolink’s History”
When thinking about end of life (EOL) care for myself, I find the considerations very different than those for my clients and even for my family/loved ones. At face value, it seems impractical to state my wishes as I am so “young,” but after further reflection, it seems extremely suitable given our knowledge and experience … Continue reading End-of-Life Care Decisions
Who knows about drugs? Interestingly enough, not many people! I informally surveyed ten people, which included family members, friends, and classmates. The people who knew the most: moms. The least: classmates from other disciplines. This piece of knowledge seems intuitive given the fact that moms typically have a greater understanding with medication administration given their age and experience … Continue reading Who Knows About Drugs?
65 days left…… …Keep breathing…
Once upon a time there was a 40-year-old Caucasian homeless male who had signs of dehydration including dry skin, dry mucous membranes, confusion, sunken eyes, and muscle weakness with BP 80/65, T 99.4F, HR 120, RR 22, SpO2 97%, Na 152, absence of pain, and complaints of dizziness and unquenchable thirst and was leaving a … Continue reading Diabetes Insipidus
Critiquing the research article Title – Does it accurately describe the article? Abstract – Is it representative of the article? Introduction – Does it make the purpose of the article clear? Statement of the problem – Is the problem properly introduced? Purpose of the study – Has the reason for conducting the research beenexplained? Research … Continue reading Framework for How to Read and Critique a Research Study/Article
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