Happy Spring!
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| These are my actual crocuses and that is actual snow. |
1. The state of things. Some of you may remember that a few weeks ago, I missed a live session because my computer would not start. After nursing it along as best I could, it became critical last week and we had to remove the motherboard (turns out the name is apt--things fall apart without it!) and send for a replacement. Also removed the hard drive, so I can access my files on another computer. So, I can work, but if you've noticed some delay in my responses recently, this is part of the reason.
Another reason is that I have cyclical major depression and the last week or so have not been great for me. I've dealt with this before and I have set up my life to surround me with people and systems that keep me going even when I feel like I can't go on. I bring it up mainly to help "break the silence" that surrounds mental health issues. I'm having a hard time right now, as so many people do. I will get through it, but not everyone has the advantages I do. If this makes you think you should treat me a little more gently, or offer help or prayers, keep in mind that many people you know and speak to every day probably are dealing with the same or similar issues. We can all be a little kinder to each other.
2. MCU is now hosting a Career Placement Opportunities page:
https://www.midwifery.edu/career-placement-opportunities/
To be clear, this is for graduates/certified midwives. The clinical placement opportunities board (for students seeking clinical placement) will continue to exist separately on our internal system. If you know of job opportunities for midwives, you can send them to Kaylee and we'll post them for our community!
3. We are moving to Canvas next semester and all students in CLNC 100 will be moved to the new version in Canvas AS LONG AS they have completed their Clinical Handbook "quiz"/questions. If you haven't already completed this assignment, please do so now. If you need help or have questions about the assignment, contact me ASAP. I would love to have nobody left behind in the old version of CLNC 100, having to jump back and forth between the two systems.
4. Upcoming Events:
Clinical Rounds, Monday, March 21, Uncontrolled Postpartum Hemorrhage by Gabriella Price
Clinical Rounds, Wednesday, April 13, Breastfeeding Jaundice by Stefanie Huisman
and we have openings for a couple more people to present this semester, so if you'd like to do clinical rounds, let me know!
Have a wonderful week!
