In the Beginning.

So it's not really the very beginning of my schooling but in the whole scheme of things I am just starting. I have already completed GS 101: Starting College. I learned valuable study, test taking, and note taking skills. (And since I am officially the youngest person in the program it was all pretty much review of what the four years in high school taught me.)

Currently, I am in Mod D of A-G. This Mod is all about the Urinary System and urine processing. My day is split into two major groups, Lab and Lecture. We start the day with blood draws and urinalysis in Lab.
Oh the joy of waking up in the morning and looking forward to a day filled with testing my classmates pee.
But it's not so bad, I am also learning the basics of capillary draws (finger pricking and filling tiny glass pipettes), and straight needle syringe draws (pretty self explanatory).

I was really nervous to actually stick a needle into someone until I did it. It was surprisingly easy and a little bit exhilarating. Nothing better to get the heart pounding then finding a suitable vein and actually drawing someones blood. And since all the students are not only learning how to do their draws but also the ones who get the draws practiced on, it makes for an interesting setting.

Last Thursday,11.04.10, I got to be the guinea pig to an innocent blood draw. Unfortunately, the fates were having none of it and I passed out in class. It was probably the MOST embarrassing thing that has happened to me in a school setting. Luckily, all my lovely peers were supportive and  encouraging when I got back to school. And who would have thunk, I'm not the only kid it's happened to. A good three people reassured me that they too had passed out while having their blood drawn. What's more, another half a dozen or so retold stories of breakdowns and panic attacks at things like their first Unit Exam or Mod Final.

Now, with (hopefully) the worst behind me I can move forward and learn more about the wonder of the human body.
I'll keep everyone updated on test scores, funny stories, and I'll make sure to recap our weekly learning. Wish me luck in the world of mischief and medicine.
xox.Lela Mae