Clinical IV draws to a close

Today was my next to last shift in the ED. Following Thursday evening's shift I will be all done with Clinical IV. On the whole I have had a terrific experience in the ED. The staff has been eager to teach, and it has been a great opportunity to practice a wide range of skills that will serve me well in the field. Not only is tomorrow my final day, but it's almost the grand opening of the new wing of the ED. It's supposed to be quite spiffy. Rumor has it they haven't hired enough personnel to staff it, though, so I'm interested to see how everything plays out.

My field internship is also nearing completion. Unfortunately, my preceptor suffered a shoulder injury last weekend, so he is out of action until after Clinical V ends. I'm currently scrambling to find another preceptor so I can finish up my last few shifts before clinical break ends in mid-July. I'm not too worried about it, but it's temporarily stressful as my schedule for the next few weeks awaits resolution.

On a more positive note, I am heading back to New Hampshire this weekend to spend the Fourth of July with Ellen. This will be the fifth straight year I've been in the Hanover area for the Independence Day holiday; I can't think of a better place or person to spend it with.

Fifty four days until Opening Day of the U.S. Chess League!