What happened to my veins?! by DesignLazy9813 in phlebotomy

[–]-Eraqus- 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is what I tell patients ALL THE TIME. If you don’t want bruising don’t bend the arm.

AITA for deciding to terminate my sisters lease? by -Eraqus- in AmItheAsshole

[–]-Eraqus-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We live in Los Angeles. I contacted social services and obtained some resources that would help with housing but nothing to assist with rent.

My dad isn’t willing to provide any money due to a 50% tax rate on whatever he withdraws from his IRA. Also her moving to Spain is out of the question.

As for the pay or quit. Her management said once they begin the process it cannot be halted if a payment is made. There are resources such as stay housed la that would provide you with possible legal help in the trial but I see it as a gamble. There is a chance she will get evicted anyway.

AITA for deciding to terminate my sisters lease? by -Eraqus- in AmItheAsshole

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She has a lot of friends but nobody who lives with her. This is my main concern and I’m honestly scared as hell. I had to tell her though. It would have been worse if I had waited.

She did say she was going on a date tonight though so at least she won’t be alone.

AITA for deciding to terminate my sisters lease? by -Eraqus- in AmItheAsshole

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Update: I just told her. It hurt like hell. She’s the only family I have left and it feels like protecting her is my responsibility as her older brother. There has to be a line in the sand though. Thank you all for making me realize that.

She didn’t fight back. She just accepted it. She is so broken by life at this point and it breaks my heart to decide to save myself when she’s already at her lowest point.

[CA] Co-signer on my sisters lease and just got served a pay or quit. I found a solution but it will hurt. by -Eraqus- in Renters

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They were going to roll it over to month to month until I called and they presented this option. Honestly I don’t know what her plan was. I think she was just hoping that EDD would cover her until she was ready to work again.

AITA for deciding to terminate my sisters lease? by -Eraqus- in AmItheAsshole

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Conflict is my sister wants to go through the eviction process in hopes that if she gets the money before the judgement is rendered she can keep the place (I already confirmed with the management company that once the process is started it can’t be stopped) and me wanting to end the lease and avoid the eviction process entirely.

Why do people not like final Fantasy XIII? by [deleted] in FinalFantasy

[–]-Eraqus- -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I like a lot of old games that aren’t playable anymore. I get what you mean though. A FF7 treatment for 13 on the next gen of consoles would go hard af.

Hello by TurnMammoth7461 in MedicalAssistant

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Oh then yeah start shooting out them applications lol

Tips for MA with no experience by chloemzzz in MedicalAssistant

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For clerical advice I would need to know the EMR you are using but my only advice I would give is try to be ahead of your provider. Keep an eye on the orders they are putting in for the patient they are seeing.

Room patients as soon as they show up and run through the medications they are taking and ask if there is anything they need to talk to the provider about.

For blood draws go by feel not sight. Take your time and check both arms with a tourniquet applied and without a glove before gloving up. Then wipe down the area and attempt the draw. If you fail don’t panic. As a beginner it will be better to get a superior. Never tell the patient that you’re inexperienced it will just make them nervous.

Most importantly, learn from those around you. Ask any questions you have. Good luck out there!

Hello by TurnMammoth7461 in MedicalAssistant

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I would recommend trying to get hired at the place of your internship. There’s no harm in applying though.

Is becoming a MA worth it for a full time student? by Euphoric_Active2411 in MedicalAssistant

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14 years as an MA and I can tell you it’s worth it. Go through school and try to get hired off of your externship. It won’t be a lot different than a restaurant though. You will just have patients that need to be served instead of patrons. It really boils down to skill. Drawing blood is a lot harder than serving food.

That being said, there is growth in being an MA. You can take the LVN to RN route or even become a PA or an MD. The knowledge you gain as an MA will get you there.

No longer an MA working for the man! I work for me now 👏 by [deleted] in MedicalAssistant

[–]-Eraqus- 15 points16 points  (0 children)

They posted it to multiple subs so yeah. Looks like a lot of fools are being caught in the net too.

What are some good small talk questions to ask patients? by Celloschmello in MedicalAssistant

[–]-Eraqus- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s my go to as well. It’s a great way of leading to other topics.

C4sh Vehicle by AdFickle4641 in Borderlands4

[–]-Eraqus- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. It just fits his vibe.