elkabear2011 Higher Education, Native Culture

Good Day

I guess so far the day has been okay. Yesterday was way better though! Being the ultimate ninajs in the ultimate hiding spots with everyone was so great!

ANYWAYS

We had a speaker who talked to us about sovereignty in tribes and I finally got the gist of what it really means and how conflicting of a word it is in itself. It’s crazy how difficult it is to define the word and try and understand it when there’s so many questions as to what it really means. I’m surprised I even understand it…ANYWAYS

After, we snapped a few pictures with Deron Marquez (thee speaker), a few people ran into the fountain..thing?

cool cool cool.

elkabear2011 Field Trips, Health Science, Higher Education

Western University

Western University was pretty awesome, I might even consider studying nursing there! I was a pretty disappointed that I didn’t get to see the whole body of the cadaver (just a foot and a shoulder..weirdddd) but I was glad I was able to experience holding the heart and lungs and view the various parts of the brain.

It started off with us learning about reflexes and massage techniques and ended with us asking the doctors questions.  I was very happy about that, that’s when I found out cadavers don’t really move (wow did I feel dumb!) and they actually have a nursing school! One day I might be sporting one of those adorable “Everyone Loves a Nurse” shirts!

Toodles! (Happy Birthday Mommy!)

Jessica Valdez Field Trips, Health Science, Higher Education

Western University…

was a mind blowing experience. The students and I had the opportunity to participate in a human anatomy lab in which we were introduced to various body parts such as the brain, heart, and lungs; we were able to work with real human body parts. Being able to hold the heart of a deceased individual who had undergone multiple bypasses really hit home…About a year ago my mom had a couple of blocked/clogged arteries and had to undergo open heart surgery…Being able to hold the heart in my hands not only exposed me to but also helped me to further understand the causes and effects of a blocked/clogged artery. I am truly thankful to still have my mom around today, she is thee best :] ❤

msbecca75 Field Trips, Higher Education, Native Culture

Western University

Today we visited Western University- our host Kellie really set up a great visit. We were able to practice a bit of medicine on one another- some of us enjoyed some muscle manipulating. Then we enjoyed lunch. After that we toured the vet school where students took turns practicing sutures, giving shots and examines to “animals.” Then it was time for the activity we all had talked the most about- an opportunity to examine real human body parts- like brains, lungs, and hearts. The best part (for me) was seeing the different hearts; one had a pacemaker in it still and another had calcification which had hardened the aorta valves. Another highlight was the sidewalk art around – they looked like real people doing things like reading papers, playing with dogs and painting. Finally we had a chance to speak with med students and hear what commitment it takes to practice medicine. Hopefully we will have some future medical students (Christa) 😉

fabian3penguins Events, Field Trips, Health Science, Higher Education, Life Skills, Native Culture

Western University

Today, The Native Pipeline traveled to Western University of Health Science to go see the human anatomy, but I couldn’t watch it because i wasn’t old enough. Although, i couldn’t see the human anatomy i did get to a see a veterinarian lab and the school campus which is very amazing and i love there art work that they have there. I learned a whole lot about bones, muscles, and reflex points. I also learned about massages and how the muscles are used to work together and relax the body  it is very interesting but I am still sticking to mechanical engineering.

Painter Statues
i like these statues because they look so realisticdoctor tools