Downward dog meets diagnostic terms
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Downward dog meets diagnostic terms

👩‍⚕️ Elena

Started my morning with every intention of doing a full yoga flow before hitting the books. Twenty minutes in, I’m looking at my anatomy flashcards scattered across the coffee table and thinking maybe I can review the circulatory system while holding child’s pose.

Downward dog meets diagnostic terms

Downward dog meets diagnostic terms

Multitasking has officially reached new levels of ridiculous. But honestly? Something about moving my body while my brain processes all these medical terms actually helps both stick better. Jake walked through and caught me in warrior II while muttering about ventricular chambers under my breath.

Warrior II with a side of cardiovascular system notes.

Warrior II with a side of cardiovascular system notes.

This is what they don’t tell you about nursing school - you’ll find ways to study that you never thought possible. Yesterday I was reviewing injection sites while doing squats. Tomorrow I’ll probably be practicing IV insertion techniques during my morning stretches.

At least my downward dog form is getting stronger while I memorize bone structures. Small victories, right?

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