Archive for May, 2009

The Next Chapter …

The Daily Grind: Wife, Mommy and MT Student Go to Source At times, the road to becoming a medical transcriptionist was a very bumpy one but I can finally say that I have officially graduated from M-TEC! The process of waiting for my final exam to be graded was both nerve-wracking and exciting. It is [...]

Feeling Odd Today?

MT Connections Go to Source If you are feeling odd today, maybe it is because it is a special day – 05/07/09. What is special about this particular combination of numbers? Today is one of only 3 days so far in this century that is comprised of 3 consecutive odd numbers. There is…(read more)

MT Credentialing, Round 2

Wow, the article on Mandatory Credentialing certainly created quite a lot of dialogue. I’m always glad if I can spark some discussion and get people thinking in different ways. The comments (here and at my Facebook wall) became so extensive and involved, I decided to post a followup on the same topic, to address some [...]

Why Plan Ahead When You Can Panic Now?

Passage Go to Source Some of us in the medical field (especially transcriptionists, I think) are in a unique position to observe certain trends in society. If you work a clinic account, your work has definite seasons, even if you don’t: Fall brings school physicals and general…(read more)

Looking Forward to Summer

HIM Transitions Go to Source I am definitely looking forward to summer. This is the time of the year when students are preparing for their final exams and submitting projects. The level of anxiety among students is extremely high. Not to mention that they are preparing to go on externships….(read more)