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Course Connections

In college, even though I took a lot of electives and took classes in any order I wanted, I was constantly drawing connections between theories I was learning in Communication, Psychology and other classes. As a post-bacc student studying basic Anatomy, Chemistry and Physics, the classes I’m taking often seem too divergent. Until today. I

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PT Acceptances

I have been extremely happy to have been accepted by some top DPT programs already this week, and I know I’m going to have a huge decision to make in the coming weeks. I’m wondering how other people made their choices and if there’s anything in particular you think I should focus on. Thanks!

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Less Memorization?

Here’s an article about a reduced need for memorization in nursing school. With the advent of fast internet connections and smart phones combined with an increase in medications, nurses are increasingly encouraged to look things up. However, some caveats include deciding which information is credible and not becoming to reliant on the internet. I am

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I came across this blog entry about a woman describing a sports injury, trip to see what she describes as a “sports doctor,” and eventual diagnosis of IT band syndrome. While it is just one experience, I think it is representative of why I want to be a PT. The sports doctor examined and diagnosed

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Fall Grades

I officially found out my grades for the past semester today and I couldn’t be prouder! Taking Anatomy 1, General Chemistry 1 and Physics 1 were very challenging – especially when taken all together – but also extremely interesting. I learned a lot, and it’s been exciting to apply what I have learned as a

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Medical Spanish

At the hospital where I’m shadowing, there are several Spanish-speaking patients who don’t speak English. Surprisingly, barely anyone on staff speaks Spanish except for one of the nurses’ aides. When he isn’t around to translate, the PTs and OTs are left to gesture wildly in the hopes that the patient can follow what they are

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