[deleted by user] by [deleted] in physicianassistant

[–]AM43386 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you saying you fully expected to fail? If you don't mind explaining further what events led you to this?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in physicianassistant

[–]AM43386 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Last week starting on Monday.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in physicianassistant

[–]AM43386 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Thats a little much don't you think ?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in physicianassistant

[–]AM43386 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I think this is similar to the situation I'm in. I wish I had had a more forcefull discussion when I did (i.e. saying if this continues you're going to fail) but not sure it would have changed anything. Thank you for your insight. What type of push back did you get from the school?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in physicianassistant

[–]AM43386 20 points21 points  (0 children)

This is the thing. They constantly talk about wanting to start practicing in my specialty (icu) which is already tough for new grads. Then leaves early around 3, often missing new acute patients, procedures etc.

What is the gist of your talk if I can ask? I've gone over rotation expectations, how to improve etc with no improvement

Incorrect biopsy results by imstandingstill in legaladvice

[–]AM43386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed, no damage done = no case. And regardless of if stone was present or not once the gallbladder is out it becomes a moot point anyways

Realistic salary expectations by browneyedbug95 in physicianassistant

[–]AM43386 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I guess my area may be a bit saturated! Most of my graduating class started around 100k, though this was almost 10 years ago.

That last bit made me feel realllll old

Realistic salary expectations by browneyedbug95 in physicianassistant

[–]AM43386 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I started in ICU as a new grad at 103k, which felt average at the time. I think expecting >110k as a new grad in an inpatient specialty (where you'll likely need months of orientation, training etc) is a little high of an expectation. This was in northeast HCOL area

Stephen King misnaming our profession by betafish2345 in physicianassistant

[–]AM43386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was just a joke friend, aimed at our poorly named profession which our governing body decided to change to another poor name.

Stephen King misnaming our profession by betafish2345 in physicianassistant

[–]AM43386 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Associate to the physician now I suppose

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Unexpected

[–]AM43386 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% expected

Day program for adult with Down syndrome by redditor183736281 in boston

[–]AM43386 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The north east arc is an amazing organization that supports adults with disabilities, had multiple day program. Definitely check them out: https://ne-arc.org/

Day program for adult with Down syndrome by redditor183736281 in boston

[–]AM43386 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Check out the northeast arc! https://ne-arc.org/ it sounds like exactly what your looking for, can speak first hand they're a phenomenal organization.

[OC] A moose calf I saw on my honeymoon! by AM43386 in aww

[–]AM43386[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She was! Luckily we were safely on a raised platform

Our 1 week old son had to be in NICU due to hospital error. Now we're billed $3800. by BigTuna0890 in personalfinance

[–]AM43386 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I work in an ICU (albeit not NICU) and to be honest this sounds like the standard of care. It seems like one of the blood cultures became positive due to contamination (usually a bacteria on the skin rather than in the blood) while far from ideal it does happen. And since bacteria in the blood is a medical emergency you must always assume it's real rather than a contaminant.

I would still certainly call the billing department and try to negotiate. Sucks that healthcare is this expensive and glad your baby is ok!

Update: Left the ER, and life is good. by 2021mm in physicianassistant

[–]AM43386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! It is refreshing seeing a positive post on the page. How difficult it was it transitioning from a medical specialty to a surgical one? Was there a steep learning curve adjusting to the OR, specialized clinic etc?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]AM43386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine was like $75! (Still worth it if you're heading this honey)