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Zac Brown Band- Make This Day
wonderfully happy song…great for mornings!
About a week ago, I learned that I PASSED my board exams with flying colors! Woohoo! This means that I am now Kassidy K. Lyons, PA-C! I have submitted my paperwork to obtain an Iowa License, which is required to practice for my job with the University of Iowa Community Medical Services.
My hard work for the past 25 months—actually 5 years, since I decided to work towards becoming a PA my sophomore year of undergrad—has paid off and I finally have nothing hanging over my head. No studying for upcoming tests, no deadlines, no practicals looming. One of the myriad reasons which led to my career decision included the saying, “To one whom much is given, much is expected in return”. I hope this is the point where I can truly give through my work.
My “to-do” lists are being crossed off; filled with loads of wedding details. We now stand at 17 days until I become Mrs. Chen! I am so thankful.
300 questions in 5 blocks of 60 questions each. 45 minutes of breaks total that I may take in between blocks. All to add a “C” (Certified) behind my name!
We dwell in our homes and our homes dwell in us. It lingers when we leave. Beckons when we’re weary. It is the place that gives us comfort and ease. Home is the one place where we can simply be. Where we can find our way in the dark. Where we can identify the sounds of our children’s bare feet on the floorboards, trace the same path of sunlight across the dining room wall—from spring through the coming winter. A place that evolves with us in our journey, burnished with the patina of memories. It’s a place that we create to suit ourselves. To envelope ourselves in the artifacts of our lives and dreams. To share ourselves with family and friends. To cherish the past while it resides along the present. It’s a spot from which to look out upon the world. A place to return to. Where all our roads eventually lead. Home. - Bates Corkern Studio
Light. Warmth. Color accents.
Design.
but not yet finished.
Our program wanted us to walk onstage with all the D.O.s and physical therapists, etc so we actually graduated three weeks before we will finish.
I have finished all three written comprehensive exams (and passed!) as well as one computer-based practice board exam. Next week I have a final SPAL (patient simulation case with a written note and oral report), final SIM (simulation emergency medicine lab), and my master’s presentation. eek! Off to prepare!
