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Another Day
October 25, 2009 6:39 PM by Rhonda Daily

It never ceases to amaze me how different each day in the lab can be... I was able to perform another "first" today. Our Microbiology department is responsible for obtaining nasopharyngeal swabs in the outpatient testing area, on occasions when the usual Read More...

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ASCLS Region V Annual Meeting
October 18, 2009 5:48 PM by Rhonda Daily

I had the pleasure of attending the ASCLS Region V Annual Meeting this past week in Watertown, South Dakota. What a wonderful experience! I was able to listen to some great talks ranging from healthcare reform, to "providing the face" for the medical Read More...

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Fine Needle Aspirates
October 9, 2009 11:43 AM by Rhonda Daily

As a new professional, I've been putting myself out there for every opportunity available to train in new areas, or pick up additional tasks. After all, I am still a student at heart! So I offered to help cover shifts at another hospital in our area, Read More...

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Happy Lab Week
April 22, 2009 11:21 AM by Rhonda Daily

It’s officially Lab Week. An entire week dedicated to raising awareness about our field. It also just so happens that I’ve officially completed my clinical rotations! I’m in the home stretch--22 days until I take the Board of Registry exam. The way our Read More...

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I Love Chemistry
February 26, 2009 8:57 AM by Rhonda Daily

I can't believe I just said that, but it's true. I just completed my chemistry rotation at the hospital, and I enjoyed it way more than I had anticipated. On campus, our degree required us to take 1 year of General Chemistry, one year of Organic Chemistry, Read More...

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