#pre-pa

[populationpensive]

Abdominal Pain PSA

I've had a run of people admitted to the ICU after have 1-2 weeks of abdominal pain who were struggling to eat or drink that ended up having conditions leading to necrotic bowel. Dead bowel makes people incredibly sick. Like, death's door sick. Anecdotally, I'd say maybe 60% of our patients make it through such an ordeal. Every time I talk with their families, their loved ones say that they looked bad and they tried to get the patient to go get some help. Often, these people wait too long.

So.

PSA: if you're having abdominal pain and can't keep anything down for more than 48 hours (especially in the context of N/V WITHOUT bowel movements), you NEED to go to the ER. Not urgent care. Not your PCP. The ER. Please get checked out. Do not let things sit. If you have known GI disease like diverticulosis, a hernia, etc, even more of a reason to get checked out.

[snowdr3amer]

✨Studyblr Intro✨

Hi guys! I’m starting a new studyblr blog here on this account!

✨What I’m studying✨

I’m currently a junior in university and I’m studying psychology. I was originally a biology major studying with the intention of becoming a physician assistant or a veterinarian. Now I’m stuck on the middle between wanting to become a physician assistant or a psychologist. Both are healthcare service careers that involve helping other people get through difficult moments. I feel I would have a passion for either career but I need to choose the one that fits best with the lifestyle that I want to live. Either way, knowing psychology is helpful for both careers. Even then, I’m open to change my career plans if I discover something I’m more passionate about. 

✨Some of my interests✨

Aside from academics, I have an interest in filmmaking, writing, reading books, learning foreign languages, making artwork, playing music on the violin and the flute, going on adventures, learning about different cultures, learning and studying religion (I’m Roman Catholic) and I love being in nature and with animals. Also I forgot to mention dark academia resonates with me. So expect to see these things here too on my blog!

✨Shows and Music✨

I like anime and cartoons. Some of my favorite shows are Attack on Titan, Erased, Your Lie in April, Avatar the Last Airbender, Legend of Korra and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Other shows I like are Grey’s Anatomy, Sherlock Holmes, and the Korean Drama It’s Okay to Not Be Okay. 

For music, I listen to mainly rock, lo-fi instrumental, classical music, k-pop, japanese rock and alternative music. Some of my favorite artists are The Strokes, Paramore, BTS, Stray Kids, and Ateez.

✨The intention of starting this mini-studyblr✨

I want to become more focused on truly learning psychology and get a real education instead of learning information just for an exam and then forgetting good chunks of it afterwards. I also want to learn to become more productive with my time during quarantine and gain discipline and diligence. I would like to improve my writing skills as well and find my voice more, even if it’s just online. I hope that this endeavor lasts, is sustainable and motivates me to learn more for the sake of learning and not just because school enforces it. Also, this blog is not limited to just being a studyblr! It’s more like a blog to show my journey towards becoming a more productive, diligent and creative person. 

[tiffanygranted]

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goofy gorl wants to go to pa school but goofy girl stressed because apply is so expensive. the trap of higher education is just another example of how we maintain the wealth gap in america. most of us graduate from high school and have learned nothing because the education system is flawed at its base. our education should be more based in philosophy and introspection where we try to understand ourselves so that we can live our lives in more fulfilling ways. art should be utilized more in elementary/middle school/ high school curriculums as a means to teach history, or to encourage deeper comprehension of the mundane and the extraordinary. also we need to be taught the basics of finances and general life skills. it feel illegal that the education is something that is sold to us as a means to acquire wealth and end generational poverty, however in practice most people end up in generational debt...anywayyyy good morning thank you for coming to my ted talk

[happyhemostudies]

2020 Quarantine Challenge

I definitely missed quite a few days but am super excited to get involved in this challenge! Definitely recommend if you’re needing something to keep yourself occupied. :) (Also we should definitely make some studyblr group chats on groupme!)

Friday, March 27th (today): What is your favorite subject/topic to study at the moment?

My spring term doesn’t start until Monday but my favorite subject last term was Global Health (especially with everything going on right now those last few weeks were insanely insightful!). The subject I’m looking forward to the most this term is Organic Chemistry III as it’s organic chemistry as it relates to biological processes!

Older days I missed :(

Monday: Have you made a study schedule to help you study at home?

Yes! I use Google Calendar like I usually do during term, and I’ve made a few adjustments for online studying I hope to share with y’all soon!

Tuesday: How are you being taught your lessons?

We always use Canvas and some of lectures will be taught using Zoom.

Wednesday: What’s your favorite study snack?

Oooh I really love cheese so that’s up there on my list, also love gummy bears haha

Thursday: How are you keeping active?

I usually powerlift at my university’s gym but currently can’t so I’m doing home workouts (not enjoying them too much hehe but hopefully they get cooler soon).

Hope everyone is doing well and I hope to see everyone’s answers to this challenge!!

[detective-conan-confessions]

An Explanation - Part 3

The post I just posted talked about events that happened in early 2019. I feel that I owe y’all an explanation to what I’m up to now.

I realized for a while that I wanted to go into the medical field. After quite a bit of soul searching, I realize that I want to be a Physician Assistant (PA). Since I got my Bachelor’s in something that is completely unrelated, I have to go back to school to finish my pre-reqs. I finished A&P 1&2, Gen Chem 1&2, and now I’m taking Organic Chemistry. No one tells you that there’s no math in Organic Chemistry. I got 3 A’s and 1 B. I’m doing really well now. I hope to keep up publishing confessions. I don’t know if I can really do events (maybe once in a blue moon) but I hope to keep this page updated. Thank you.

[asclepios]

hmmm i suppose i should change my url now that i will be ~actually~ starting PA school in T-2 months

[hangrypa]

PA School Applications Open TOMORROWWW!!!

The CASPA is the primary application for PA school, and it will open tomorrow, 04/25/2019. Woot!

And so begins hours upon hours upon hours of tedious work that the application SHOULD have been able to draw from a resume/CV/cover letter.

But alas, we must complete every detail. So what do we do for the dreaded CASPA?

Record every grade you’ve ever had, including whether it was an honors class.

List every hour for every bit of work you’ve ever done. And whether that work was direct clinical hours or otherwise.

List every volunteering experience. And every nuance of what you did.

Pay for transcripts from every place in the world.

Find references.

And more.

GOOD LUCK, ALL!!!

[andrew-katona-pre-pa-blog]

Check out my first vlog uploaded on YouTube where I talk about who I am and why I want to become a PA!