Author Archives: rsafferman

You answer! Although my planner screams otherwise, I could not help but to cease this incredible day! With three exams, a paper, and group projects galore, I knew I could not totally abandon my responsibilities (though it was tempting), so I decided to … Continue reading →

In mainstream medical television shows, we often hear the hot-shot doctors declare a “Code Blue.” Within seconds, the team mobilizes to save a life. In layman’s terms, a Code Blue means that a patient is in cardiac arrest and in need of immediate resuscitation. … Continue reading →

Me llamo Rachel. Voy a ser su enfermera para este turno. *Read: Hi, my name is Rachel. I am going to be your nurse for this shift.* Two weeks ago, I would have been totally dumbfounded by this statement. But … Continue reading →

Well, winter has arrived…unapologetically and all at once. Jonas has single-handedly wreaked havoc on the DC- Metropolitan area and extended our vacation time. I traded in my notebooks and pencils for snow blowers and shovels. I made the conscious decision … Continue reading →

The final frontier has arrived and so begins a series of “lasts” for us graduating seniors. I am still on winter break until January 25th, and I am soaking up every solitary second! As I write this, I am overlooking the … Continue reading →

It’s that time of year; time for turkey, tradition, and trotting. Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday and even the mere act of writing about it stirs excitement within me. With my brother living on the west coast and my … Continue reading →

Today was one of those days when I looked at my calendar and audibly gasped. When did it become November, and how did my schedule get so busy? So this post is a way to center myself; to regain my … Continue reading →

As I begin to settle into my semester routine, I find it is easy to become complacent and overly regulated. Though I am a self-proclaimed creature of habit (i.e. oatmeal for breakfast every morning, peanut butter sandwich for lunch, etc.), every now and … Continue reading →

With all the craziness that encompasses the academic year, it’s easy to feel like something’s gotta give. Between exams, clinical rotations, and lectures, very few hours remain for sleep, exercise, or relaxation. As students, nutrition is often the last thing on our minds. However, … Continue reading →

Summer might be over, but I’m still walkin on sunshine! The smell of freshly printed power points, the feel of brand new pens between my fingertips, and the comforting sound of the alarm clock blaring at 5:00 am. This can … Continue reading →