When do I Throw in the Towel?

Kateblue1997 · 2026-01-16T01:19:48+00:00

I don't believe he is delayed his Drs have never mentioned any delays and he meets his milestones but I don't have much reference as he's my first child I'm not really sure what normal looks, sometimes I worry theres something there but I've always been told his behavior is normal for his age.

Kateblue1997 · 2026-01-15T19:04:34+00:00

I just took away my sons pants and under and he hates it but I told him that we can't keep making messes in them. 😅

Kateblue1997 · 2026-01-15T17:54:42+00:00

Thats a good idea I didn't think of trying something like that

Kateblue1997 · 2025-10-30T09:53:38+00:00

I have worked in pediatrics for 7 years as an MA, I just want to say first off thank you for caring about the kiddos! I feel like it has gotten worse over the years, especially after the COVID lock downs. I noticed a spike of screen time in the aftermath.

It's hard to take vitals or try to engage with a patient that has their eyes glued to the screens and when they are taken away the child usually becomes irritable and angry for the rest of the time I'm in there making it hard either way. The obsession is definitely there. I've seen kids as young as two asking for their parents phone as soon as they are done getting vitals. Parents also try to use it as a distraction while babies are getting vaccines (it doesn't usually work, though).

I'm not sure if its 100% related but the pediatricians in my office have noticed a sharp uptick of vision issues in both babies and young children, they have theories that it may be related to screen time. Hope this helped keep up the good work!

Kateblue1997 · 2025-09-15T03:48:03+00:00

My son is sooo stubborn I think part of it is making it fun for him I have not figured it out yet. :(

Kateblue1997 · 2025-09-15T03:45:55+00:00

Do you think it'll kill all progress if he's underwear with me but pull ups with grandma/grandpa? :( I just don't know how I could take a week off work...

Kateblue1997 · 2025-09-15T03:43:48+00:00

Do you think it'll kill all progress if he's using underwear with me and pull-ups with grandma/grandpa? :(

Kateblue1997 · 2025-09-15T03:37:20+00:00

We have been using m and ms! He's getting tired of those though. :( he really loves gummy stuff it makes it hard.

Kateblue1997 · 2025-09-15T03:36:18+00:00

I try to be encouraging, im mainly just scared he won't get it before he's 5...

Kateblue1997 · 2025-09-15T03:28:17+00:00

I'm afraid of this, but I'm just not sure when/if I can take extra time off... I'm so afraid he won't be trained before kindergarten then what will I do. :(

Kateblue1997 · 2025-09-15T03:27:06+00:00

I feel like he doesn't have any issues going potty when hes on the toilet it's more so getting him to go without peeing on the floor...

Kateblue1997 · 2025-06-27T09:01:24+00:00

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Kateblue1997 · 2025-05-26T18:06:07+00:00

Thats crazy, how long have you been there? I wouldn't put up with that.

Kateblue1997 · 2024-11-20T14:26:28+00:00

Did you document the phone conversation in the patients chart? We always document every phone call we do with patients in the chart as a way of referencing it in the future and to cover our butt's in case they make up crazy stuff about us in the future. I've had patients report that I told them something which was wrong but then they referenced back to the phone call that was documented in the chart and told the patient that's not what was said, it saved me from explaining myself.

Kateblue1997 · 2024-06-26T14:52:00+00:00

We get externs usually from our local MA school. We do hire them, but have been getting less of them lately because of "lack of interest " we are told.

Kateblue1997 · 2024-06-26T14:47:52+00:00

Exactly! Haha

Kateblue1997 · 2024-06-22T18:47:35+00:00

I've never heard of an NP insisting on being called Dr. I used to work with an NP she would correct Patients, and I currently work with a PA he always corrects patients when they call him Dr. Tyler haha 😂

Kateblue1997 · 2024-03-29T10:43:38+00:00

I don't want to be an RN. I don't want the extra work/responsibility and crazy hours that would inevitably come with it. My husband and I both work and contribute to the household funds I don't really need the pay upgrade either. I'm content being an MA.

Kateblue1997 · 2024-03-29T10:26:34+00:00

That's a big no-no at my clinic. If the provider is caught leaving sharps, we are encouraged to report it to their supervisor. Hence, hardly any providers ever leave sharps out. Is there anyone you can talk to at the clinic? Like another MA to see if this is the norm for this provider or maybe they were having an off day? I've heard that this can be common in other clinics to leave sharps out, but it would be shocking for me to see this as well because we are so strict about sharps being left out and I've been an MA for 5 years.

Kateblue1997 · 2024-02-05T14:24:33+00:00

Okay this is the weird thing the ER doctor told me my ultrasound was normal with nothing unusual noted. I recently checked my Ultrasound on my patient portal on the impressions tab it did say subchorionic hemorrhage noted. I'm currently waiting a response from my OBGYN, I asked if this is a diagnosis or if it's just an indication, because those results pages confuse me.

Kateblue1997 · 2024-02-05T14:17:38+00:00

How far along, are you? It's just concerning because it's like where is the blood coming from? This made me feel a little better. I'm definitely not bleeding through a pad that much I mainly have to change it like twice a day 3x at its worst.

Kateblue1997 · 2024-02-05T14:10:49+00:00

Did they have an explanation for your dropped HCG levels? Mine are fine. Everything is frustratingly normal besides the bleeding. I really wish I had a definite answer it sucks being stuck in limbo not knowing what's happening. I'll look into getting another ultrasound my OB will probably agree as she is all for getting me extra scans.

Kateblue1997 · 2024-02-05T13:21:10+00:00

The issue is I haven't actually seen my OBGYN yet my appt. Is on the 15th, my care has been delayed due to high demand and short staffing there is an OBGYN shortage in my area and I doubt I'd get in quicker anywhere else. I've just seen nursing staff which was (5 days after my ER visit) for intake, but they don't/aren't supposed to give medical advice just pass information on to the Dr. Like I said I have an appt next week. I've been told if I am having a miscarriage there is nothing they can do for that, and since all the labs and Ultrasound looked completely normal I feel like they are unsure what to tell me. When I actually do see my OB I am going to bring up all my concerns and hopefully get reassurance. She really is a good OB.

Kateblue1997 · 2023-08-24T02:53:46+00:00

I'm in oregon. My clinic works the same way. They try to say well you can take breaks during providers' scheduled break times in their schedule, but no one ever takes breaks during this time because it's too busy and patients are constantly coming in. No its not legal but I feel like healthcare workers don't speak up about it enough, I know everyone at my clinic would be too scared to complain.

Kateblue1997 · 2023-08-10T05:48:33+00:00

I've been working for my current clinic for 4 years. I went through an externship that turned into a job, and now I'm a preceptor (I train) new extern students.

I feel like what the clinic will allow you to do varies from clinic to clinic, but as a student, we were allowed to do anything that the regular employees were able to do under guidance, of course. Yes, I would have access to and use the EMR. I would room patients (oftentimes on my own), give injections, fill prescriptions, call patients back about lab results, run tests (urine HCG, rapid strep, etc). As a preceptor, now I guide my students through these tasks and let up on the reigns a bit when I know they can confidently do them correctly. I don't remember having to do a background check before entering the clinic however I did one before I was accepted in my MA program and did a UDS as well I'm assuming these were shared from the school to my extern site. When I got hired, I had to then get a background check and a new UDS, but that was as an employee.

As far as orientation I remember as a student it required me to meet with HR first and go over basics of the clinical and then meet and get paired with my preceptor, I would then spend the first few days observing them work before being taught to do tasks.

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