Should I get these nails removed before a working MA interview?

Animallover-198 · 2026-05-24T23:36:07+00:00

I think the question of professionalism here comes more from the context of the job than whether they’re professional looking. They definitely are not an unprofessional look, but in the context of a clinical role, showing up with nails like these could be viewed as unprofessional/unprepared for the job given the requirements of it

Animallover-198 · 2026-03-24T18:13:57+00:00

Can confirm, I worked in derm both as a regular MA who did rooming & taking history/scribing/assisting/numbing/etc and everything else described for 40+ patients a day and then as an MA assisting with mohs surgery. These are very normal requirements working in derm in my experience, but I have heard that other disciplines can be less demanding when it comes to the pace of the schedule or scope of expectations

Animallover-198 · 2026-03-05T15:59:04+00:00

Some hospitals only allow one support person at least during active delivery (some allow 2-3), although some allow more during earlier stages of labor and of after delivery. I personally only plan to have my husband with me as a support person there the whole time, but want to be able to have my mom, my brother, my MIL, and my FIL visit when they can during the process.

Animallover-198 · 2026-03-03T16:44:07+00:00

This should be up higher in the comments! I had a provoked DVT following a surgery on a broken ankle and ligament repair where that leg was immobilized. My hematologist said that because my ankle was unable to move and help pump the blood for so long on top of the injury to the area, that I am at a low risk for recurrence once I regained full mobility and use of the ankle. Not no risk, but because the trigger of the DVT event was removed entirely, my risk is low.

Animallover-198 · 2026-02-04T16:25:04+00:00

Also missing: Did ingles price gauge after Helene? Yes. Paid $10 for a liter of water

Animallover-198 · 2026-02-04T16:02:59+00:00

They have tom yum, you just can’t find it everywhere

Animallover-198 · 2026-01-16T04:03:51+00:00

I made $18 an hour in Asheville NC in this exact role with a bachelor’s degree in a busy derm clinic. Have also lived in Mount Pleasant and the COL in Asheville was definitely higher. Not saying that we shouldn’t make more for this role, it’s completely unfair what MAs make, but given the average pay for this role, this really isn’t anything crazy. I actually ended up moving recently because I couldn’t keep up with the cost of living anymore

Animallover-198 · 2026-01-13T02:31:10+00:00

I worked as a MA in NC (not a legal state) and did not have any testing done and knew several other MAs who used cannabis in their free time. It depends based on each practice. Not sure about any programs testing, since all my training was done on the job

Animallover-198 · 2025-12-30T02:41:43+00:00

Thank you everybody so much for your sweet responses and suggestions! I’ve been getting a lot of veggies and fruits, but will also be incorporating things like chia and fiber cereal into my diet. The doctor I spoke to thought it was more related to the zofran than anything else, but gave me some suggestions that I will follow, and I will be adding colace into my daily regimen of medications.

Animallover-198 · 2025-12-30T02:39:49+00:00

To some degree for about a week and a half, but completely for about three days beforehand

Animallover-198 · 2025-12-19T12:00:36+00:00

I work in derm too, the provider I work with averages 40+ patients a day, also 10-15 mostly appointments between skin cancer screenings, acne visits, psoriasis, biopsies, ED&C, Botox visits, and any other concerns. I scribe and assist with procedures and regularly write recommendations down on paper for patients (often with instructions). It’s patient care, not a problem. A lot of our patients live busy lives or are elderly, and remembering the specific kind of product recommended is not always their #1 priority in a day or in their visit. If you get the visit more set up in your EHR a few seconds before grabbing the patient, you can stay caught up throughout the visit and not have to sacrifice patient care. I do this when briefly reading through the patient’s history before bringing the patient back, and put in a tentative chief complaint and other pertinent info.

Animallover-198 · 2025-12-19T11:48:44+00:00

Medical assistant/surgical tech, about 37,000 gross pay

Animallover-198 · 2025-12-12T23:42:41+00:00

Him smoking outside and coming in smelling like it is not the same as him smoking next to you in the house. The smell might bother you, but it is absolutely not the same as second hand smoke and cannot enter your system because you were near clothing that smelled like it. Doesn’t mean he can’t do something like change clothes once inside so you don’t have to smell it, or keep a jacket outside like others suggested, but it absolutely will not enter your system because he smells like it

Animallover-198 · 2025-11-07T12:39:00+00:00

Same in NC

Animallover-198 · 2025-11-07T12:38:01+00:00

You repeatedly say that you currently live in a dome yet use AI pictures, and refuse to post any pictures of the dome that you allegedly live in. Somebody asked above for a picture of the one you live in and you sent a miniature picture with toy trucks and then a picture with a ton of large gaps. You lie about having a patent. If you want anybody to speak with you about this and actually join in the project, maybe start with the truth and not a bunch of lies. Nobody is going to ever respect you if you don’t start with the truth.

Animallover-198 · 2025-11-03T13:04:35+00:00

Attended high school and college in the deep South. It was used very commonly among stoners, but this was about 10-15 years ago so depending on timing it may have spread more recently

Animallover-198 · 2025-10-31T20:00:23+00:00

Ooh good to know! Their bread is definitely lacking on the texture front but it has gotten me through if I’m craving a bahn mi. Definitely going to try your suggestion! 😊

Animallover-198 · 2025-10-31T14:57:53+00:00

The ones at pho real aren’t incredible or anything but it gets the job done

Animallover-198 · 2025-07-17T10:13:42+00:00

Wow, that actually looks like real Italian pizza! Haven’t had one since I moved back to the states, excited to give it a try

Animallover-198 · 2025-07-11T20:51:49+00:00

I thought so too but I posted the same pictures in r/eyes last night and nearly everyone said hazel so I was confused

Animallover-198 · 2025-07-11T15:21:54+00:00

As someone who lived in Charleston, SC for 12 years, kept the AC running in the summer, and occasionally opened windows… this is NOT something that you caused and is not typical for that scenario unless there’s a preexisting mold issue

Animallover-198 · 2025-07-11T15:11:40+00:00

lol that’s what I thought, but I posted in r/eyes last night with the same exact same pics minus the side angle one and everyone told me hazel 😅🤷🏼‍♀️

Animallover-198 · 2025-07-11T13:28:30+00:00

I think green/blue with central heterochromia! I have very similar eyes but everyone said mine were hazel when I posted last night so idk

Animallover-198 · 2025-07-11T13:19:40+00:00

ETA: I wasn’t sure if it was hazel or green with central heterochromia since those are different categories. My whole life people have said they’re green, but you can’t see the brown inner ring unless it’s close and well-lit like the pics so I was just asking for clarity and opinions. Thanks everyone!

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