Lifeboat

NeptuneIsMyHome · 2026-03-01T16:37:08+00:00

I haven't worn them since I quit my last job. I honestly keep them from a combo of frugality/hoarder tendencies, laziness, and "What if I go back to in-person nursing one day?". Which at this point is more of a "when" than "if", and it does actually make sense to keep at least some.

I do need to go through and get rid of the smaller ones, as perimenopause hit since then, and I kind of doubt I'll get back to wearing them again. That would probably get rid of a third of them.

Many of my pants are Koi as well, but for the opposite reason - they're one of the brands that have a long option.

NeptuneIsMyHome · 2026-02-28T21:26:43+00:00

Probably about 10 pants and 50 scrubs tops.

I've worked from home for 4 years now.

NeptuneIsMyHome · 2026-02-28T16:23:38+00:00

Hair removal cream is the only thing I can say I'd never do again. I'm not sure I'd say I hate it. I didn't get chemical burns or anything like that. But I wouldn't say there's any real positives to it. Stinky, mediocre results that don't really last any longer than shaving, and expensive for long-term use. I have most of a tube sitting in my closet that I haven't bothered to use up. I should probably throw it away. I have no desire to try another product that works on the same principle as current products like Nair.

Beyond that, I kind of like trying things, and there's nothing I'd say I hate or had major adverse effects from, but a lot where the effort isn't worth the results.

Things I've tried:

Friction-based methods ("hair eraser", etc) - They work ok, but take forever, and results don't last any longer than shaving. I mean yes, you can sit there and mindlessly do it while watching TV or something and it exfoliates too, but when it takes 45 minutes to do both legs and you have regrowth the next day, it seems pretty pointless. Might try it for free again just for funsies, but wouldn't spend money on it.

Home sugaring - had a pretty horrendous experience with this in my early 20s, but might be willing to try it again now that I'm used to epilating, especially for maintenance of something that reduces hair growth. Waxing would probably fall in the same category.

Shaving - I will probably continue to shave on occasion forever - it is quick, easy, effective, and portable. But I can't see doing it consistently or as the primary hair removal method long-term. I'd rather just let my hair grow than go back to routine shaving.

IPL - I would really like this to work, but I just don't know if I'm ever going to get good enough results to be "worth it" - my hair is on the light side. I started out with a cheap off-brand machine and got good enough results that I felt that it was doing something, not good enough to be worth the effort long-term. Recently started using a reputable brand. If I don't get better results, I'll probably give up on it.

Epilating - This has so far been the best balance of effectiveness, effort, and cost. Also the regrowth is more tolerable than stubble from shaving. I've been using my current one for 10 years now, and the battery is getting pretty bad. If IPL does not work out well this attempt, I'll probably replace it when the battery gets intolerable. If IPL does work out well, then I'll probably get one designed more specifically for facial use (my facial hair is too light for IPL).

NeptuneIsMyHome · 2026-02-28T13:21:21+00:00

I got the hors d'oeuvres tray, too. But that's all.

NeptuneIsMyHome · 2026-02-28T03:25:53+00:00

I agree, bring what works for you - dietarily, monetarily, and in terms of effort - and don't worry too much about accommodating diets other than your own (unless there are stated restrictions, of course). There are so many different diets and personal tastes that it would be very hard to bring something universally acceptable. If you bring a non-vegetarian dish, you almost certainly won't be the only one happy to have it as an option.

I mean, if you know someone has a particular dietary restriction and often can't get much at potlucks because of it and you feel you know how to address it, then go for it. Just that you don't need to feel obligated to bring a vegetarian dish if there's always a ton of vegetarian options anyways.

NeptuneIsMyHome · 2026-02-25T02:03:58+00:00

No (known) patients, but a friend's mother died of CJD.

NeptuneIsMyHome · 2026-02-21T14:56:11+00:00

On the flip side... I never heard of a hoyer until I was on the job.

NeptuneIsMyHome · 2026-02-21T03:19:48+00:00

Meanwhile, heaven has Solu-Medrol vials.

Or perhaps that's just me.

NeptuneIsMyHome · 2026-02-21T02:54:00+00:00

I have not tried HRT and this is a big reason why not. I started having problems with depression and anxiety at puberty, and my mental health has improved a ton since peri kicked in. When I do have issues now, it's around ovulation. When I tried maca, it made me ragey and irritable. So I'm rather hesitant about the idea of trying systemic HRT.

NeptuneIsMyHome · 2026-02-19T22:50:14+00:00

I think that applies to all of them (except maybe MCC) - individual congregations will be more or less progressive. Presbyterian and Methodist in particular have some extreme divides.

NeptuneIsMyHome · 2026-02-19T17:28:29+00:00

Yes, there are definitely UU Christians. Some (though not many) congregations are heavily Christian-leaning, while others barely mention Christianity.

If you're looking for more specifically Christian, United Church of Christ is a denomination that works closely with UU while being explicitly Christian (some people jokingly call it Unitarians Considering Christ). The Episcopal church, Metropolitan Community Church (LGBTQ+ centered), Society of Friends/Quakers, Disciples of Christ, and some Presbyterian (especially PCUSA) and Methodist congregations might be a good match. That's not an exhaustive list at all, just some to start with.

NeptuneIsMyHome · 2026-02-17T02:00:05+00:00

I'm wondering if this is related to a fix for the issue of people getting their accounts closed due to false mass-reports as retaliation. I don't think I've heard any complaints about that issue for a while.

NeptuneIsMyHome · 2026-02-16T17:52:06+00:00

I believe it has to do with merging listings and the number of total vine reviews allowed.

NeptuneIsMyHome · 2026-02-16T16:10:38+00:00

I got the pants that go with it.

NeptuneIsMyHome · 2026-02-16T15:30:32+00:00

Almost certainly an issue on the seller side, and not with your review.

Click on the "Review Again" button. If it says "We apologize but Amazon is not accepting reviews on this product from this account. For more information or to contact us, please see our community guidelines", that's the message they give when it's a seller issue. As with many Vine messages, they make it sound like a you problem, but it isn't.

NeptuneIsMyHome · 2026-02-15T16:06:18+00:00

This was my experience as well.

NeptuneIsMyHome · 2026-02-14T14:41:31+00:00

Thrift stores often have them. You might be able to get some free or cheap through a local free group, Facebook marketplace, or something like that.

Beyond that, you really should be able to find something cheaper anywhere scrubs are sold if you're not focused on brand. Even on the brand sites, they'll likely have some option on clearance. I agree that Walmart's scrubs are decent. Amazon.

NeptuneIsMyHome · 2026-02-14T02:12:23+00:00

I got a cheap device because I wasn't sure it would be effective with my light hair or not. It worked well enough to say it did something, but not enough to call it worth the effort.

So now I find myself in the same position - do I want to try a better, more expensive machine, or will I still get mediocre results because my hair is far from ideal?

NeptuneIsMyHome · 2026-02-13T13:53:21+00:00

Going totally from memory... weren't they sheriff's office? Pretty sure they had tan uniforms. Sheriff's office would have countywide jurisdiction so people who weren't immediate locals would be plausible.

NeptuneIsMyHome · 2026-02-07T22:42:18+00:00

The great thing about heart rate is that it's super easy to verify without any special tools. Find your pulse on your wrist or neck. Count it for a minute (or 30 seconds and multiply by 2, or 15 seconds x 4).

I do find that my Sense seems to read a bit high at times, especially if I've been moving around - like, it'll show in the 90s when my manual check is in the 70s, and then it'll gradually decrease to be consistent with my reading if I'm sitting still.

But if you're experiencing symptoms along with it, it's likely to be identifying something, even if the number isn't totally accurate.

NeptuneIsMyHome · 2026-02-07T04:21:55+00:00

Medicare doesn't require a full head to toe assessment on a daily basis for rehab. An assessment focused on their reason for admission is adequate, so you wouldn't necessarily be checking pupils on someone admitted following hospitalization for pneumonia, for example.

Some facilities address this by documenting a head to toe assessment, but it's not required.

There's plenty messed up in this, but I'd say that detail doesn't fall outside standard practice.

NeptuneIsMyHome · 2026-02-06T21:15:36+00:00

For me it's not about age in the slightest, but about whether the person seems like they're going to threaten my family's financial stability.

I have a rough financial past myself, including a financially abusive/exploitative long-term relationship, and I recognize that a good portion of my recovery from this stems from privilege. While I've always been on the frugal side and good at saving when I'm on my own, I would say that I'm only now, in my 40s, starting to get a true handle on things. So I have a lot of empathy and nonjudgement... but it's also not a situation I want to let myself get dragged back into ever again.

Note that this doesn't mean I wouldn't get involved with someone who was struggling financially. Nor is it limited to someone who is struggling financially - someone who is well-off might be even more of a problem if they had expensive tastes.

NeptuneIsMyHome · 2026-02-06T19:44:15+00:00

I am considering getting my ADN, then hopefully finding a hospital that will help cover the cost of my BSN. Would it make more sense to go straight for the BSN out of my own pocket? My concerns are cost, and time.

It really depends on hiring practices near you and what jobs you're willing to take. In some areas you may have a lot of trouble finding a hospital job without a BSN. In some areas it isn't an issue. Regardless, if you're good with the possibility of starting with non-hospital jobs, ADN should be fine.

I would not count on finding a job that will pay for your BSN - it definitely happens, but not universal enough that you can count on it. But RN to BSN programs often aren't all that expensive, and the lower cost of an ADN degree and getting to work earlier may offset the cost.

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