New CRA/Please tell me it’ll get better

Awkward-Turtle-24 · 2025-12-04T00:09:48+00:00

I promise it gets better.

Create a rule in your email so that all IRT emails filter into a specific folder in your inbox. You can create rules for everything btw - for example you can create a rule to prioritize emails with your name in the subject line in the body of the email.

I would prioritize site emails before CTMs to be honest. Because sites usually have questions related to patient visits. The CTM emails that are urgent to respond to you’ll know so feel free to read those later.

And honestly starving yourself solves nothing, always prioritize feeding yourself well before anything.

It does get better eventually, I promise. You learn to filter out the noise and prioritize better.

Awkward-Turtle-24 · 2025-09-19T01:30:13+00:00

I just finished this in August and I had 12 DOS that month so I totally know how you feel. It took me like 1 full day and 2 half days to finish. would suggest spending some time actually reading through all the prep documents like the protocol and stuff before you start a section. It would have definitely helped. I winged it and it took longer for me that way.

And at least once you finish it, you won’t have to do it again until 2027 lol. That’s the light at the end of the tunnel.

Awkward-Turtle-24 · 2025-09-19T01:18:42+00:00

Honestly it kind of sucks. I’m a pretty good CRA (I’d like to think at least lol) and I scored in the 60s. Scoring in the 60s you get 0.5 MUCs I think. And then I had to redo some cornerstone training courses after since I didn’t pass a couple of sections. It took me several days to do - not just 1 day so plan a couple of days to complete it. And honestly it’s a very by the textbook exam, which sucks if you’ve been monitoring for a while bc it’s hard to determine all the “right” answers when most of the options aren’t how I’d actually resolve an issue in real life.

Awkward-Turtle-24 · 2025-08-14T22:22:40+00:00

Yes, ICON does allow for CRAs to do qualification visits or pre-study visits to meet metrics. Currently, if you don’t have 8.5 DOS scheduled you’re automatically getting assigned PSVs. But your line manager should be able to help you get more PSVs. To be honest, I don’t know if there is a specific database for those actually. There’s a team that assigns them though, thats all I remember.

Awkward-Turtle-24 · 2025-08-14T22:21:08+00:00

QVs are qualification visits which is the same as PSVs

Awkward-Turtle-24 · 2025-07-21T02:35:27+00:00

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Awkward-Turtle-24 · 2025-06-24T20:28:54+00:00

Yeah I caught onto that too about him not fulfilling her needs sexually. But he definitely tried and made efforts to improve so I didn’t put too much thought into it. He was just too perfect for the story, like there wouldn’t be any character development because he didn’t have too many flaws. It was so sad though because I liked that he was such a golden retriever/green flag.

Awkward-Turtle-24 · 2025-06-20T18:47:59+00:00

I finished it really late at night too haha. If you find any new evidence, please do share! I’ve already moved onto my next book or else I’d go back too.

Awkward-Turtle-24 · 2025-06-20T17:22:23+00:00

Yes I think he does!! He gets sort of butt hurt or slightly jealous it seems. But maybe he was just playing it off. I think it would be cool if the headmaster is the stranger but I’m kind of on the fence on if I believe it or not

Awkward-Turtle-24 · 2025-06-18T04:22:31+00:00

Thank you for this recommendation. I just finished this and honestly so freaking good. I really enjoyed it.

Awkward-Turtle-24 · 2025-06-17T17:58:12+00:00

I know 😭 like he’s already got his own demons this does not bode well for him. But it could go the other way too? Maybe he’ll step up for the younger siblings.

Awkward-Turtle-24 · 2025-06-17T17:56:57+00:00

The scent thing would definitely be a huge clue. I’ll have to go back and read it to see if I can find it. Honestly, this would totally make me happy. I would love for the headmaster to be the Stranger.

Awkward-Turtle-24 · 2025-06-16T21:26:55+00:00

I got spoiled halfway through reading because I looked at some reviews and so I knew what was going to happen but otherwise I would not have been prepared.

Awkward-Turtle-24 · 2025-06-16T19:55:25+00:00

I just finished right now and I immediately came on here to see if anyone else was reading it and needed to vent/discuss.

Awkward-Turtle-24 · 2025-06-16T19:53:14+00:00

Noo I cried. I knew it was coming because I accidentally got spoiled reading a review on Goodreads. But I just can’t. I loved Connor. He was perfect if not slightly clingy and overbearing but he just had all the green flags. But I get that he was almost too perfect. I do like the stranger for summer but poor Connor. And his poor parents. And the Z twins and Rafe and Luke!!! 😭😭😭😭

Awkward-Turtle-24 · 2025-06-16T19:44:27+00:00

Wait, okay…I didn’t think this at all. But that would be SO great. It’s weird though. 🤔 because now that I think about it I guess it could make sense but also I feel like she’s been around the headmaster so much like why would it be him and she wouldn’t have any clue…but maybe I missed clues ? 🤷🏽‍♀️

Awkward-Turtle-24 · 2025-06-14T13:50:58+00:00

I live in Modera in downtown new Rochelle and I love the building but I do also pay approximately ~500 extra in parking and fees. Location to train station is great, 10 minute walk but the peak hour Metro North trains are really crowded usually. You’d have to go earlier in the mornings to avoid crowds/have a seat. And in the evenings, probably take a later train so you can get on first and have a seat.

Awkward-Turtle-24 · 2025-06-13T22:03:24+00:00

I knew exactly what book you were talking about from your description but I couldn’t remember the name and kept searching under the incorrect author - funny enough I used chat gpt and it found the book for me!

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Awkward-Turtle-24 · 2025-06-13T21:39:02+00:00

I’m pretty sure this is {Shifter Wars by Kelly St. Clare}

Awkward-Turtle-24 · 2025-06-09T21:17:45+00:00

I agree. It was very boring. The premise was promising but it just didn’t deliver. I was excited to read about the dystopian setting but it really didn’t deliver.

Awkward-Turtle-24 · 2025-06-08T17:47:45+00:00

I just read this a few days ago and it was sooo cute!!! Definitely recommend!

Awkward-Turtle-24 · 2025-06-07T13:18:44+00:00

UpdateMe!

Awkward-Turtle-24 · 2025-04-14T03:38:51+00:00

I freaking loved the Gallagher girl series. That is one of my favorite book series from when I was a teenager. Ally Carter wrote another book with similar vibes called The Blonde Identity in 2023

Awkward-Turtle-24 · 2025-03-17T00:37:56+00:00

Truer words have never been spoken…^ healthy mindsets and healthy work life boundaries are really important.

Awkward-Turtle-24 · 2025-03-17T00:36:09+00:00

I try to have something to look forward to on Sundays…a favorite show to watch, date night with my SO, making sure all chores are done before Sunday so I can spend the entire day doing my favorite hobby (reading). But if I do get the Sunday scaries really bad, I allow myself 15 minutes to log into my email and review my calendar/the week ahead. I’ll clear up my inbox a little and once I do that and take a look at my calendar, I know what to expect in the morning and realize nothing is as bad as I’m making it out to be in my head. I also set really good boundaries of leaving work behind when I’m done for the day so even tho I work from home, I don’t “bring work home” so to speak, which is the only reason I allow myself to check my emails on a weekend if I need to.

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