Monday, July 25, 2011

Housing plans go awry

So, I turned in my PA school physical today and called the landlord I would be renting from. She reports that she lost the house, so I am back to square one. I checked out a few places in my price range, but didn't find any that would totally fit my needs.

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Leaving my job to start a new career

I officially have only 4 weeks left of work, and 5 until school starts.  I'm nervous and anxious about school, and really pretty sad about leaving my job.  I've worked as a back office medical assistant and scribe for the past 3.5 years.  I've seen and learned some awesome things, worked with some awesome people, and met some awesome patients.  I will miss all these things.

My office manager, who, incidentally, is married to the doctor, informed me yesterday that they would pay for part of my equipment as a going away present, so she actually bought my otoscope kit for me!  This is a huge part of the cost, so now I will just need to buy the less expensive items, in addition to my books.  My doctor and his wife have been such a blessing to me over these years... much like family.  They have been with me through some really hard times... infertility, my personal cancer diagnoses, other issues.  It's hard to realize I won't be seeing them every day as I do now.  We, of course, do plan on keeping in touch, through facebook, phone calls, and text (even the doctor has begun texting).

There have been hints of possibly bringing me back to the office as Doctor's first PA, if financially feasible.  I would like that.  And our patients have mentioned that they would not mind seeing me in a PA capacity, either, since I already know them and their stories.

Well, wherever God has planned for me to go after school, I'm game.  He's given me a great life already.  Now, I just need Him to help me through these next 2 years.

Friday, July 22, 2011

Physical... check!

Okay, so I have my immunizations updated and titers done, 2 PPDs done, and now the physical.  I will drive to Moreno Valley on Monday and drop them off in person.... especially important since it's so close to the deadline.  I'm hoping to make sure they have everything they need from me.

The same day, I also plan on checking out the possible room I have planned to rent.