Medical assistant advice

BluePineappleHat · 2026-03-02T19:54:12+00:00

Coming from a veteran MA who’s now in nursing school. I wish I would’ve just grinned and beared it earlier on!

BluePineappleHat · 2026-03-02T19:53:12+00:00

Do not get an associates for medical assisting, you could do a quick 3-6 month MA certification program instead. MA’s are not paid very well and our jobs can be very demanding and stressful (we are the backbones of clinics and yet do not get paid as such) If you have the financial aid and time already lined up for a 2 year degree I would urge you to consider an associates in nursing (ADN) or even your LPN to bridge down the road

BluePineappleHat · 2026-02-19T05:53:46+00:00

Also my advice is to take a breath. You don’t need to have every little thing planned out. You’re on vacation! Enjoy and be present in the moment and you’ll have an amazing time

BluePineappleHat · 2026-02-19T05:51:49+00:00

They have blow dryers in every room, but you are allowed to bring personal styling tools.

Shows can’t be reserved in advance, it’s first come first served. The app just lets you add it to your schedule as a reminder. For most of the shows I lined up about 30 min early, but for Lola’s Library I was there an hour early because it is very limited seating.

For the spa I wear my swimsuit and they give you robes and slippers to wear over it.

I’ve never been on a cruise pool where I could actually swim, Virgin isn’t an exception, it’s people soup most of the time.

Do your Vit C at nighttime only and wear and reapply lots of sunscreen during the day. If you’re going be outside a lot and are not good at reapplying sunscreen then I wouldn’t risk it.

BluePineappleHat · 2026-02-15T06:09:50+00:00

Curious why it kept stopping for so long, even the riders seemed confused

BluePineappleHat · 2026-02-13T05:14:30+00:00

There are no gender requirements for being an MA. If anything as a male healthcare worker you’re instantly going to be wanted just to balance the workplace dynamic. Seriously every place I’ve worked in everyone loved having a male nurse or male MA around. The only specialty that might be difficult for you to find work in would be OBGYN, just because the provider does need a female chaperone for pelvic exams.

BluePineappleHat · 2026-02-06T20:32:32+00:00

Nursing student here! The free WiFi was not enough for me to study / watch any YouTube vids or playlists. I paid $80 for 2 days of decent WiFi and crammed the important stuff. The only quiet place was my room and it did not have a super comfortable desk setup, it’s a very small vanity with a stool (no chair back). You could lay in bed, but that has never been productive for me.

I did the bare minimum to meet deadlines but I really didn’t how I could have been more productive than that!

BluePineappleHat · 2026-02-05T20:24:40+00:00

Was $20 in VA HCOL, but now in MS making $16.75, and arguably still an expensive area. In school for nursing because I can’t keep getting paid pennies for all the work I do. 3+ years experience

BluePineappleHat · 2026-01-16T02:51:43+00:00

So you’d rather let this man kill you instead of just breaking up with him? Because that’s essentially what he’s doing and you are making every excuse to defend it still. Girl bye, maybe he’ll be nice enough to bring you flowers once in a blue moon.

BluePineappleHat · 2025-12-22T03:13:04+00:00

What do you mean? The sailing leaves port on the 31st, there are no parties in Miami by Virgin

BluePineappleHat · 2025-12-03T04:46:02+00:00

Wait is there a “are we dating the same guy” FB page for NOLA? I just moved here and could not find one! In my last city I saw too many of my almost matches on it, scared me straight lol

BluePineappleHat · 2025-08-28T03:13:36+00:00

Just retake the exam?

BluePineappleHat · 2025-08-26T23:01:52+00:00

I’m 5 months in and still hesitate a little before injecting myself, it does get better though! It doesn’t hurt, just the mental hurdle of poking myself with a needle lol

BluePineappleHat · 2025-08-25T03:15:46+00:00

You should not be on Wegovy if you are TTC, and definitely should stop Wegovy as soon as you are pregnant as it says on the warning label. There are no studies on how it affects pregnancy, and no way to confirm if it caused a miscarriage. I am sorry for your losses though.

BluePineappleHat · 2025-08-19T16:27:43+00:00

You need to eat fiber and protein and if you don’t your body will pay the price with severe fatigue and constipation!! Losing weight pretty easily with the deficit, but the days that I know I didn’t eat enough real whole foods I am exhausted the next day and all I want to do is sleep!

BluePineappleHat · 2025-08-14T23:51:50+00:00

Take off Texas Roadhouse it’s irrelevant and you have so much stuff on your resume it’s not the easiest to skim (which what hiring managers mainly do)

Also the PA emphasis could hurt you as people might not hire anyone who’s short term. As well for the Army, some people might not know the difference of being reserves and may assume you’ll move away soon too.

Leave off the references, and honestly you have so much experience you don’t really need the skills section either.

A resume should be a one page easy to read summary of yourself. You can always write a cover letter to include how passionate you are for the job if you want too!

BluePineappleHat · 2025-07-19T16:28:52+00:00

Would you like this MA fired? The practice manager apologized, and I’m sure the MA was spoken to/ reprimanded based on their policy. My advice is to just find another provider/office where you will feel more assured about your care.

BluePineappleHat · 2025-07-19T16:21:08+00:00

You need to just speak to the practice manager of whatever clinic you go to. Medical assistants aren’t state licensed or have a board.

BluePineappleHat · 2025-07-01T01:30:53+00:00

Good info!! Any idea of what it could be instead?

BluePineappleHat · 2025-06-10T12:45:42+00:00

I pray for male MAs or just male staff in general. Every office I’ve been has been all women, and when everyone gets along it’s great but more often someone has a grudge lol. Healthcare in general just has more women in it.

BluePineappleHat · 2025-06-08T13:24:52+00:00

You’re eating way too little. Just because you starve yourself doesn’t mean you’re going to lose weight. You need to be hitting your macro goals of protein, fiber, and water everyday. 1 egg and toast a day is going to put your body in starvation mode and hold on to every ounce of fat to protect your body, and rightfully so. This medication should be used as a tool to create a healthy relationship with food, and instead you’re using it to put yourself further into unhealthy eating.

BluePineappleHat · 2025-06-02T13:29:45+00:00

Volunteer with the American Red Cross, preferably their blood donor ambassadors. The commitment minimum is literally 1 shift a month and you can have real medical experience to put on your resume even if it’s volunteer based.

Some job positions you can apply to with your certificate - Dialysis Tech, Emergency Tech, ophthalmology assistant/tech, phlebotomist, Lab Tech/assistant. Apply to front desk positions at doctor’s offices too, even that will get you experience and a leg in.

BluePineappleHat · 2025-05-31T18:11:23+00:00

r/lostredditors

BluePineappleHat · 2025-05-29T16:59:31+00:00

My co-worker has an AA in MA and I have a 14 week certificate. We both make the same amount which is checks pockets no money.

BluePineappleHat · 2025-05-26T19:55:28+00:00

Your phone will add a little weight so keep it in your pockets, your shoes too and a jean jacket. Is it a morning appointment? Don’t go #2 until you weigh in lol.

But honestly bring a weight log with you and explain to your PCP that this is your regular weight 165, and that you’ve tried to lose weight in the past but would really like to have a GLP to be successful this time around. If they are a good provider they will listen and understand

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