Author Archives: emilyehoward

About emilyehoward

My name is Emily, and I am a Hospitalist in Nebraska. I live with my husband and three beautiful daughters. I hope you enjoy my blog!

Maternity Leave

Posted on August 6, 2018 by emilyehoward

Believe it or not, I didn’t forget that I have a blog.  I think about it often.  Mostly I miss the days when I had time to write.  These days I find I have a lot more on my hands, … Continue reading →

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Breaking Bad News

Posted on February 8, 2018 by emilyehoward

A few months ago I participated in a small group session about breaking bad news.  It was a requirement during my Ambulatory Rotation in December.  During the session people took turns role playing a physician breaking bad news to a … Continue reading →

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Senior Resident

Posted on December 9, 2017 by emilyehoward

I believe I’ve set a new record for the longest time between blog posts. I haven’t forgotten that I have a blog.  I actually think about writing quite a lot these days.  But it seems every time I sit down … Continue reading →

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Numb

Posted on May 22, 2017 by emilyehoward

I’m sure you’re wondering what I’m up to.  Wondering if I’ve forgotten about my blog.  Wondering if maybe life as intern just got so busy and hectic that I could no longer find time to write.  I haven’t forgotten. And I’m … Continue reading →

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Limitless

Posted on January 25, 2017 by emilyehoward

There is a limit to what people can take.  In my short time as a doctor I’ve seen a lot of people who have reached their limit.  Their body, their mind, their spirit has had all it can take.  I’ve … Continue reading →

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What I Love About Being an Intern

Posted on December 14, 2016 by emilyehoward

As promised in my prior blog post, I’ve been trying to focus on the good in my life.  This month of ambulatory rotation has been a much-needed breath of fresh air.  I’ve caught up on my sleep.  I’ve been cooking … Continue reading →

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Doctor and Pilot: A Love Story

Posted on December 7, 2016 by emilyehoward

I recently celebrated my 6th anniversary with my husband, Nicholas.  I can’t believe we’ve been married for six years!  We got married when we were both 22 years old, which to most people, seems very young.  We dated for 10 months … Continue reading →

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Swim

Posted on December 1, 2016 by emilyehoward

In the past 5 months I’ve started so many blog posts.  I’ve finished so few.  I can just never find the words to express what I’m really feeling.  The experiences I’ve had since becoming a doctor are so emotional, so … Continue reading →

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The Good

Posted on November 10, 2016 by emilyehoward

Stress is a major part of my life.  It always has been.  You know that phrase, “Don’t sweat the small stuff?”  Well, I do sweat the small the stuff.  And the big stuff.  And the medium stuff.  It just all … Continue reading →

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Responsibility

Posted on October 24, 2016 by emilyehoward

I’ve often heard the phrase, “Don’t bring your work home with you.”  And I used to think that would be an easy thing to do.  And every day before I leave the hospital, I “sign out” my patients to a … Continue reading →

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