I hope the infection clears up quickly - and Emma feels better and recovers...heck, go for FULL recovery for Emma!

Are they waiting til the infection is gone before they amputate her tail? Is she seeing another vet - or are you going to just take her records to school? (I am sure one of your instructors would have the 'clout' to get them released to you).

Emma is cleaning herself, and that tells me she has no other intention except to live!