Working Together Is What Helps Us Succeed
I've learned so much since I started my program but, one thing I hope I'll never forget is what my Instructor taught us the first day of class.
LESSONS FROM GEESE
As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird following. By flying in a "V" formation, the whole flock adds 71% greater flying range than if the bird flew alone.
Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to fly alone, and quickly gets back into formation.
When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back into the formation and another flies at the point position.
The geese in formation honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed.
When a goose gets sick, wounded or shot, two geese drop out of formation and follow it down to help protect it. They stay with it until it is able to fly again or dies. Then they launch out on their own with another formation or catch up with their flock.
WELCOME TO THE FLOCK!!
I love that in my program we ARE like a flock of geese. No one is only "out for themself." We all encourage and support each other, and that is why we are successful.
Trust me I understand your worries... I think everyone of us was a wreck the first semester all the material is new to you and the whole experience is kind of frightening. You will worry about EVERYTHING but as time goes on you’ll relax and learn to balance class work and clinical's. To be honest with you I haven't slept right for hmm... 3 years (Two years of college for all the prerequisites and 1st year of the program) basically I put my son to bed and stay up half the night doing homework so I’m by no means an expert on balancing my time, but that's what I have to do... I'm determined to be a good student and losing sleep is the sacrifice I make. You may have to sacrifice something too wether it's spending time with your friends or boyfriend whatever it is, but don’t worry just keep telling yourself it will be worth it in the end. As for clinical’s you said it yourself “once I’m warmed up to everything I’m sure I’ll be fine” and you’re right you will be fine. So what clinical sight are you going to?
My usual nature is to be really upset and beat myself up. Instead, I'm going to try to evolve here and say I need to work harder and smarter. Oh, gosh, I hope I can get in the groove soon, I can't get any more grades like this!!!
Thanks for letting me vent....i feel better.
Once you get the basic terminology down and start really getting into your classes you will do better oh and Cisca & Debbie are great if you need extra help understanding something their doors are always open. They want you all to succeed and truly care about you.
So why did you pick radiography as your major?
Honestly, I don’t have a favorite clinical site. Just like everything else in the world each site has it’s good & it’s bad. That goes for the equipment, the workflow, the department procedures, the Techs you work with, and the price of the food in the cafeteria...lol My advice to you is take the good with the bad, learn as much as you can, don’t stress over your mistakes/learn from them, and remember that what you experience at each clinical site, good & bad will help make you a better Tech one day.
Georgia was a great experience. I learned a lot from those seminars. What a wonderful way to get ready for the registry.
Pottstown is a hike for me also but I'm glad I went there. I love the atmospher and the people there. I enjoyed the classes there because it was a small class and the teachers were good. They have great equipment there. The have CR which is digital, and film. They also have an energized lab and a portable machine. They have a lot to offer. I'm glad I made this hike every day. Now I will be done very very soon. May 22, 2008 is my commencement. Hope this will help you choose. Oh, by they way, we also rotate through five different hospitals.
Sara
I graduated from this same program, and it's always been like this! I can't imagine coming from a program where you are only a number! I guess those are the people that go on and have a hard time with "teamwork" in their careers.