Finals are Done!!!

[YellowJacket!]

Ok, so it took me 20 years to get it done.  After graduating RT school in 1989 with an AS degree, I decided to go back to school and complete my BS. (Most of you may agree that I am very good at BS but thats another story).  So anyway, about two years ago I went back to school to finish my BS degree with the intention of going further to get my Masters as a Physician Assistant.

Well, ther is now 39 days until I graduate East Tennessee State University with my BS in Cardiopulmonary Science (Respiratory Therapy)!!!   :D ;D :)

I have about 5 regular exams left and I have to take this thing called the "senior exit exam" and test out of my computer science class - even though I have a degree in computer science.  I think its just another way for the school to milk me for some more cash.

After that I have to take the GRE (Graduate Record Exam) to get into a Masters program and I really don't like taking standardized tests.  Finally, after April 15th, I'll start my next round of applications to PA schools and will hopefully get in this time around.

So, everyone is invited to come cheer me on as I attempt a cartwheel across the stage as I pick up my diploma at ETSU in Johnson City TN on Saturday, May 9th at 2:00pm.  All are welcome - as I'll probably only have about 5 family members attending.   :o

David

[vadasz1]

Dave, I think it would just be a gag if you could ride YJ onto the podium and take your diploma on her.  Then do a wheelie to stage left and head on towards the sunset..............

[h2olawyer]

Congrats on (almost) getting through this hurdle, David!

As for the GRE, take lots of practice tests.  Those standardized tests are normally not too bad if you know how the questions and answers normally work, and practice will give you some insight into what to expect.  The brutal questions are the ones where they give you a fact pattern with four outcomes.  Then the multiple guess answers involve recognizing which of the four (normally in combinations such as I & II above, I & III above, II only, IV only, none, or all as your choices.  I find those questions really test both your knowledge of the subject & your ability to take tests.  The Colorado Bar Exam I took was full of those.  The two day exam was 1 1/2 days (12 hours of test time) of multiple guess questions and 1/2 day (4 hours) of essay questions.  Not fun at all - and I enjoy taking tests!

H₂O

[inanecathode]

So dave, i get winded easily and i've got a periodic heart palpitation that happens about 2-3 times a day.
Should i drink more orange juice?

[Night Vision]

how's yer oil level?  :D


check your blood pressure at the drug store  ;)

[YellowJacket!]

and see a doctor.
+++ Quit smoking if you smoke....  ;-)

Actually, the palpitations are bothersome.  Everyone has them from time to time - feels like a little flutter.  People who drink a lot of caffeine tend to have more frequent ones than people who dont.  However, if you are having shortness of breath and palpitations, see a doctor.

David

[inanecathode]

No smoking here!
Less like a flutter feeling more like someone pressing their heel into my sternum <_<

[funkamongus]

... is your wife standing on your chest??

[YellowJacket!]

Wooohoooo! Cap and gown arrived this weekend - with a note inserted stating that receipt of the cap and gown was not a guarantee that I was graduating.  LOL
The invitations - all 10 of them arrived today!

Open invitation to all my ROV brothers and sisters:

Come cheer me on...May 9th at 2pm at East Tennessee State University.  :-)

David

[funkamongus]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! my new friend..

[YellowJacket!]

Down to the wire now....exam week!  Been studying hard for the last couple weeks.  I have three tests this week just in my A+P class - Chapter and lab tests on the kidneys an pee, and my Lab Final.  Have a Stats quiz and final assignmet to do and today is my only day off.  Next week I have my finals in A+P and Stats and then graduate on the 9th!
I took my senior exit exam which was pretty much an IQ test of sorts and I tested out of Computer Science.  Even though I have a degree in CompSci, I was required to either take the test or take the class.  The thest took over three hours!!  It was only 97 questions but each question took over 30 seconds to load.  I asked the proctor and she said, "yeah, thats pretty normal."  Ugh....  Anyway, got only 2 wrong on that.  :-)
The next thing on the agenda is getting my PA school applications out.  Since only 2 of the schools are in TN, it is possible that I'll be moving to a new location so, I'll keep you all posted and where I'll be relocating to for grad school.  One possibility buts me close to Kiawrench.
I'm going to try to get as much studying done this week so I can possibly meet up with the guys coming down to ride Cherohala and the Dragon.

Later,
David

[Brian Moffet]

Chapter and lab tests on the kidneys an pee

Do you need samples?

[YellowJacket!]

Chapter and lab tests on the kidneys an pee

Do you need samples?

LOL... of kidneys or pee? :-o

David

[inanecathode]

Chapter and lab tests on the kidneys an pee

Do you need samples?

LOL... of kidneys or pee? :-o

David

I can get you both.  >:( :D

[Coil Coyle]

Dave, Dave, Dave...
:(

You better up your dosage of vitamin D again. If you don't, soon you'll be falling in lust again and blow the whole career thing.

;D :D

$0.02
Coil

[YellowJacket!]

Whew! Ace'd my A+P lab exam now all I have is my A+P and Statistics finals.  Graduation rehersal is Friday and I have to drive 2 1/2 hours each way for a 1 hour rehersal.  Since YJ will be out for saddle bag mounting I'll be "borrowing" moms new 09 Miata.....what a great little car.  Had it all week since my passenger side window broke out of my Accordian.

David

[funkamongus]

CONGRATS on the Ace, Brother!!!!!

[Tiger]

 8) Congrat's Dave, keep it rollin'... 8) Finishing line is soooooooo close... ;)

           8).......TIGER....... 8)

[Rick G]

I'm proud of you Lad! ;) ;) I may even move to Tennessee , just so you can be my doctor.

[67GTO]

Turn your head and cough Rick ;)