So...it's done. I got the highest score in the class on the in-class written exam. I finished all the required clinical hours (40.5), and got about 105 successful draws (only 50 were required). I took the computer-administered, proctored, national exam a couple of weeks ago, and got a 91 on it, well above passing. I barely studied, because, again...way too much going on. Only one person in the class did better than me on it; she got a 92.
My friend and carpool buddy unfortunately didn't pass the national. She got a 68 (passing would have been 70). She had stayed out way too late the night before at a birthday celebration...like 2am late...and then the morning of the exam found out her father in the Phillipines was having some serious health issues. Plus, test taking is not her best skill; this was already her second time through the course. I'm sad for her.
Everyone else from my class section passed. I think most scored somewhere in the 80s, but there was at least one who only passed by a point or two.
We all went (except my carpool buddy, who was too distraught) out for late lunch and drinks afterward downtown. I had two good buddies in that class, my carpool partner and one other woman who lived in north county. I hope I can stay in touch with both. We were always a little separate from the rest of the class.
I have to wait, now, for my teacher to send me some forms, and then I can apply to the state for a phlebotomy license. I did really well in my externship, but I don't think that's a valid job opportunity for me, given my past history (see January '11 posts) with that lab. I didn't know really, that it was going to be set up such that there were 2 phlebotomy sections well connected with that lab, and one section connected to the local hospital. I was just grateful to get into the class, and have it work out with my crazy schedule this fall.
So it might not be as direct a job in as I had hoped for, but who knows, I may have a chance. Or, it may help me later on when I am a nurse.
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