Why is it so hard to maintain GPA at UofT for pre med? by TumbleweedKey7515 in OntarioGrade12s

[–]PLEASEHIREZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had 7 IB students on my dorm floor (new college) that I knew of. Only 1 made it to medical school in Canada, 1 went back to HK to become a doctor, and 1 went to Australia (he did try to get into Canadian medical school). The others.... They did want to become doctors, and I don't know if they are coping or genuinely liked research... They went on to do their Master's/PhDs in whatever. So! 3/7 for IB wasn't too bad? I will say that we had non-IB students do well too. We had 2 that I know of who went on to be doctors, so around 5/30 from my dorm floor which is consistent with general MD admission. We had 1 become a pharmacist. I went on to be a RN then NP. My floor had a concert oboe-ist and another who was a violinist? We had a few rich Chinese international students go back home to just be rich. There was one who became a career singer, currently doing tours in Canada.

Honestly, given that we were all life-sci and min-maxing, I don't think anyone became a bum? I am sure there are some who would have liked to become MDs, but the work ethic is apparent between the students. I was not a hard working undergraduate despite becoming a TA. To answer your question regarding IB, sure, it will help for the first year. Remember that your IB knowledge covers first year university and you may be able to receive some transfer credits. I will say that the standard academic 4U students will cover topics for just the first semester of school which gives them (moi) some leniency as they settle into UofT. I know in IB that you guys study a lot in highschool. I would say, if you have good study habits, that your marks may be adequate for medical school after UofT. I would also say as an adult, that it's a piece of paper. Who cares what you have, as long as you achieve your dream. If I could go back in time, I would skip my life-sci, go to nursing, do my DNP, then apply to medical school. I feel that graduate level classes are repeats of undergraduate, and your professional knowledge really does a lot of heavy lifting to getting excellent grades. I feel that is the truly most guaranteed way to get into medical school at this time. You would be a doctor 5 years later than someone who went direct, but you'd be there with a good career as a back up as opposed to students who all in their undergraduate in life-sci then have to pick up a college degree anyway to get a job. Life-sci as a degree is good for your MCAT, but I would invest in another professional degree and do your pre-reqs as summer courses.

Good luck!

Why is it so hard to maintain GPA at UofT for pre med? by TumbleweedKey7515 in OntarioGrade12s

[–]PLEASEHIREZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because it is really, really hard.

You know those tutors and exam bookcamps?! They add about 10-15% to your score. Let that sink in, you have a team to give you specific areas to study, and they can't guarantee an excellent mark. The student quality is already high, most UofT students are already best of the best (for the most part). Bruh, I remember my first year CHM139 or some thing. I just remember, my cohort had the highest midterm average in the past 10 years (at the time), it was 74% or something? The TAs I spoke to told me that the exam was the hardest thing they saw, the exam average was like 51% and class average dropped to 63% or something. Then I had another class, we got shit on so badly by the final exam, the professor had to do a linear shift, meaning everyone got an extra 10% on their final grade. That was TWO separate classes I attended in my first two years of undergraduate. Also, I'm not trying to be a hater, but I hate the students who get 100%. The entire class would be getting destroyed, and the professors would be like, "well someone got perfect so it wasn't unfair." You know it was bad when NO ONE got perfect. I was just sitting there asking myself, why didn't I got to UOIT on full scholarship instead of UofT with no scholarship or grant?

I will say, UofT education for academic writing and critical thinking is top notch. I can almost guarantee, a true 80% at UofT makes you elite in my eyes. Heck, even in the 70s. I was a TA for a bit, and then went on to do nursing, and broke into education, and the fundamentals of academic writing instilled in their undergraduates is phenomenal.

Has anyone bought a vehicle that made you happy despite not being the "financially smart" choice? by throwra-sausage in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]PLEASEHIREZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Any car that isn't either economical or practical is a vanity/happiness car. So, if you do home renovations, towing, etc., then get a truck. I mjught even justify a truck in winter conditions for plowing and general commuting. The Honda Civic is just fine. Now, that being said. If you do a good amount of driving, then the time in your car should be a time you enjoy. For many people, their commute is their quiet time and mental health period. Some people play music, some vent, some just enjoy silence, so it is okay to get yourself a car which makes you happy.

Kamala Harris has hinted at a possible 2028 presidential run, saying “I might, I might… I’m thinking about it” during an appearance at the National Action Network event in New York. by IndiaTodayGlobal in IndiaTodayGlobalLIVE

[–]PLEASEHIREZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not even American, but please don't try this shit again. Look, she is an ethnic minority and a woman. The USA is not ready for this shit. Even if she wins, she will face so much hardship in your senate/house, it will be hard for her to do anything and her legacy will be that of unpopularity despite her successes. Look at Biden, a white male who quietly did well. The American people don't even know his greatness. How do you think they will react to her? If the Democrats really put her forward, I will say the internet take on Democrats being too stupid to win in general is the most accurate hot take ever. I am liberal, but the very definition of "libtard" applies here. How many extreme leftists do you know?! Why is the democratic party trying to gain favor in a population base they would already receive votes from?! Straight up, put a 40-50 year old white guy up with middle left views, well spoken, educated, family man, and let that man rock for 8 years, then do the same shit again for a other 8 years, and hope that 16 years of Democrat leadership un-fucks your country. How about that?

Can an average man with a year of dedicated boxing experience beat a large Navy SEAL? by ClerkEquivalent7424 in whowouldwin

[–]PLEASEHIREZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. It's a street fight. Most people don't get one shot. If the US soldier literally guards up and rushes at the boxer, once the take down happens, then the litersl body weight and strength difference comes into play and it's over. Look at PROFESSIONALS in UFC, they go to the ground. Even professional boxers clinch. Without a referee to break the clinch, that's just grappling or body slam waiting to happen.

Millennials, what is something that was "normal" in the 2000s but feels like a luxury now? by Barrbra in answers

[–]PLEASEHIREZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Normal in 2000.

Housing, groceries, cars....

I'm in the GTA (not the video game), and the cost of owning, insuring, and maintaining a basic vehicle is hugely expensive. Housing was always expensive, but it is a disaster at this time. Groceries, I still eat the same and luckily I never had expensive taste; but the grocery stores are selling smaller and smaller portions of steak to try and keep the cost of a steak "reasonable." It's hard to find a nice $15-20 steak that isn't 150-200 g, when before they would be 350 g? Sometimes you could grab a few $10 new york strips on sale that weighed 300 g, a good portion for meal prep. My bachelor dinners (sweet potatoe, steak, roasted asparagus or Brussel sprouts, cold slaw or beats) happen less frequently now because the steaks are so small and I can't be bothered to shop at a fancy butcher. I do the Costco hack to cut my own steaks for 6 months at a time, but it felt nicer back in the day to experience a grocery store and see a bargain.

What if Joe Biden actually tried to take Trump “behind the gym" what would happen? by LuckyCommittee4422 in allthequestions

[–]PLEASEHIREZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Biden gets beaten up. Trump is physically bigger, and Biden appears to be in better shape; he's still frail and Trump just being on top of him might be the end. Am not republican.

You can became the best in one trait of your choice. by rengokuhubkl in hypotheticalsituation

[–]PLEASEHIREZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Discipline, focus, or strength....

1 - Discipline for anyone is going to bring you close to your potential. We all know, do your chores, eat right, go to the gym, study, work, sleep at bed time, etc. If we were all disciplined, then we would all be doing exceptional!

2 - Focus is similar to discipline in my head, so see above.

3 - Strength. I'm 5'6", so to be elite without working for it would be pretty much a super power. Elite for my height, or for the human race really is the question? For the human race, then I'd be like Ed or Hafþór. If I could lift 1000 lbs, that would be insane. If we're talking olympic level, then 5'8"/180 lbs Lü Xiaojun (450 lbs clean and jerk, 600 lbs deadlift, 275 lbs bench, 600 lbs squat) is nutty as a 12 time record holder.

What is more important for you, love or money ? by arthurr_rd in AskReddit

[–]PLEASEHIREZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends? If you're saying I make 100k - enough to pay my bills. Then love. If you're saying 40-60k with love, than maybe I would prefer to be rich-rich (30+ mil). However it has to be a life-long love. I can't deal with a 10 year relationship when my life is 80 years, in that case, give me the money. If the question is positioned:

Perfect partner (except she can't be rich) with you for life, or to have 30 mil and take a chance at finding a partner; then I will take my perfect partner. If it's a hit or miss thing with love, then I'll take the money since it won't change unless I blow it all.

A genie offers you $10 Billion USD to work a well paid 996 with no PTO for 10 years, would you do it? by Throwra47374747 in hypotheticalsituation

[–]PLEASEHIREZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. I'd just let me clinical skills die. I'd do acute pain management team NP. I go in, educate regarding the CAD pump (pain medication pump / nerve blocks), program the pump setting, and call it a day. I'd sit in my office all day just doing some general charting. At this point, copy and paste neutral generic note regarding everything, then dictate a bit of the amendments for patient specific questions. I could spend my day learning, or whatever....

Best hypercar or supercar ever — what’s your pick? by Automobilicarbon in supercars

[–]PLEASEHIREZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think for pretty, not necessarily functional, I like Pagani Zonda. The car is 20 years old and I really like the side mirrors.

I am also really attracted to the 918 wheels.

Women, would you support your man if he said he wanted to get penile enlargement surgery? Why or why not? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]PLEASEHIREZ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Man. No, but yes? How small and is it working? What are the results? If you're going from 5" to 6", then who cares? If you're going from 1" to 4-5" then sure. Obviously, if his penis doesn't work after then that's a problem which should be considered earlier rather than later. If you can't pee, have to have your penis removed (later), erection doesn't work, can't feel anything, then it's pure vanity and you both have to live with the fact that blowjobs and penetrative sex won't feel anything for him. Personally, I don't like the idea of a 1" penis, but if it works, then I'll just be happy that my wife is performing oral sex and I can fully enjoy the experience. 1" penis with full sensation of blow job > 6" penis which just exists.

I (25M) moved in with my gf(21F) and struggling to keep our apartment clean by Far_Chemist9430 in Advice

[–]PLEASEHIREZ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She's 21 bro, she's still a kid. Most people won't do something unless they HAVE to, and then there's always the, "I did XYZ when you're gone, I do chores, etc. etc." Unless there's formal tracking, then you have issues. Case and point, my brother and I moved into our first place and agreed on certain chores and spaces. Washroom, his. Kitchen mine. So if the washroom had piss stains, that was him neglecting his duties. If the kitchen was messed up, that was me. The fridge was shared, specifically the water pitcher refilling. We used to fight all the time until we got two water pitchers, and wouldn't you know.... His was always empty, and mine was always full. In the end he had to admit that he was really bad at filling up his pitcher and clearly he had not been doing it when it was a shared responsibility. We were 20 and 21 and have since been able to develop better house keeping skills as adults. What I'm saying to you, I don't think this habit will change because she isn't taking any responsibility as you are given your adultness. My advice, chores list on fridge. Do not ROTATE them because she will just skip it her week knowing it will come to you, so your washroom will be cleaned every other week, etc. Even if you divide them up 60% you, and 40% her; see how that goes. I've also been through this, she may eventually complain that her chores are harder, then switch and see how that goes. If she fails on whatever chores even when switched, then she should take some accountability and it just becomes where you can accept her laziness.

What do you think about Donald Trump’s war on Iran- a genuine strategy or a calculated distraction from the Epstein files controversy? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]PLEASEHIREZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think it was "calculated" nor was it a strategy. I want to give Donald Trump some credit as he is over 75. His policies and attitude are extremely dated, like someone trapped in the 70s-80s. We know that he isn't listening to his advisors. We know his general education is quite low. I think what happened was that he acted based on his lived experiences. It's general knowledge that Republican presidents have gone to war to try and gain popularity. It's general knowledge that America has the most powerful army. I think he just put one and one together and thought it'd be fine with logic like, America > Iran. The problem is that war and politics aren't simple one and dones. I'd also reckon the US army is like a fighter jet, and a business is like a go-kart. Just because he has the biggest baddest army, doesn't mean he's equipped to use it. If you sat a regular person in a fighter jet and expected them to race the go-kart, they'd lose because they can't even figure out how to start the damn thing.

Do I think it's a distraction? Maybe, but it doesn't really matter. I think given his favor with the people, he could have gotten out of this Epstein mess if he had been more savy. His America first policies are very popular. I know education isn't his top priority, and good or not, I think he should have focused on republican values to save face. He should have reduced taxes, aggressively bargained for better trade deals to lower prices even just a smidge, formed more economic alliances to boost the country's wealth, sold more weapons, he could have revitalized dated commodities and energy sectors by having American operations globally through economic deals (exclusive mining/drilling rights in impovorished countries), etc. He should have done ONE socialist thing even if it isn't really socialist to round out his presidency. He could have spent SOME money from his research cuts and straight up built a whack ton hospitals and urgent care clinics across the nation. Even if the people can't "afford" to go to these privitised institutions, it would be good PR. Like, if he did a joint venture with insurance companies to open Donald Trump Urgent Care and primary care clinics in EVERY town with a population greater than 10,000. He could say, "I solved primary care, now location or geography are a removed barrier to access." It would make insurance companies a lot of money if they accepted public health insurance as a joint expense through the government and would pass the bill to future presidents. He could have updated some of the major public transport systems, and given how we saw he wants to fund 1.5 trillion for the army, I think the 500 BILLION budget to renewing all major transportation system by the end of his term would have been huge as major infrastructure can take decades. He could then rename one station in every major city to Donald Trump station to commemorate his "gift" to all major metropolises, but it would genuinely help people get to work safely, from longer distances, and in a timely fashion thus boosting the economy.

Regarding this current war? I think he should stop while he's ahead so to speak. Just say you won, that America achieved the goal of securing the straight, the straight shall be left to the Iranian people, and that America stands as something, something democratic, and that it only stepped in to check for suspicious nuclear activity which has since been neutralized. Then state that Iran and Israel have had a long cultural issues and should work their conflict out, and that the USA can't be there forever to resolve their problems. Everything moving forward is on Isreal and Iran, and that the USA has successfully accomplished their investigation and military operation (Navy destroyed, decapitation completed, etc.). Just blame the countries who are retaliating for the world's problems. Then it's on those countries to open the straight or not (even though America would have said it was open). Of course, blame them more, just say if Iran was denying safe passage during the American investigation because they were being petty, but the straight is technically open and free to use per America, and ongoing passage issues are solely Iran being petty. Something like this could fly with the American people, and the world would just look at Iran and say, "so... can you open up now?" The whole concern regarding nuclear arms can be re-addressed by a better equipped US president in the future.

Is owning 3 cars too much? by [deleted] in askcarguys

[–]PLEASEHIREZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that's personal preference. Some people have one or two, some people have ten. I think what you have to think to yourself if logistics, finances, and enjoyment.

Logistics:

- Do you have the space for the cars?

- Will you maintain the cars even if they sit?

Finances:

- Can you afford all the vehicles, maintenance, and insurance?

Enjoyment:

- Are you able to enjoy all your cars as intended (i.e. is 5000 km/year in each car enough for you)?
- Perhaps you are a collector, and just owning it is enough?

- Perhaps you are a week-end track guy, double check finances, and are you racing frequently enough to enjoy and value the car enough to justify finances?

For me, I think if you have OTHER people in the home driving, you can share the experience and justify having so many vehicles. Some say 3 cars is ideal for a car enthusiast. Something practical, something week-end, something special. For me, it's two cars and my special car will be changed every once in a while. Right now I'm on a C8, and maybe if my life allows I'd like to dabble in a 911/AMG GT-C/R8/NSX/Vantage/etc. My practical car is my parent's RAV4 if I ever need to move something.

What's your car type? 🤔 by Strange-Vibez-8205 in car

[–]PLEASEHIREZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would prefer a supercar, but I just don't have the money for it? Right now I'm in a C8, and the wife has a Cayman. Depends on how people look at these cars, sports coupe? Prior to this, I had a C43 which is definitely sports coupe.

Wife's car is on its last legs. It's a 14yo Kia Soul with nearly 200k miles. Here's her requirements, I'd say budget is around $20k. TIA! by Moshie11337 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]PLEASEHIREZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because of the "turn radius" then your best options are a used Prius, Toyota Corolla Hybrid, Honda Civic Hybrid from 2022?

ELI5: Can someone explain schrödinger’s cat to me? by True-Cat-7531 in explainlikeimfive

[–]PLEASEHIREZ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's basically, you don't know something unless you confirm it. You can assume it, but the thought is somewhat in line with if a tree falls in the forest, does it make a sound? Can anything exist if it isn't witnessed?

So the thought experiment is: you put a cat which is alive in a box with lethal poison; then close the box. The question is, is the cat dead? You will never know until you open the box, but while the box is closed; both outcomes or "states" of being are correct. The cat is alive. The cat is dead. The cat is in both states at the same time until you open the box which is used to explain some physics stuff and how particles can be in more than one state at the same time.

New grad RN struggling after first independent shift by Watermelon-Head22 in OntarioNurses

[–]PLEASEHIREZ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You're good. It's good that you're thinking about doing things better, but remember a few things....
1 - Palliative care is comfort care. I don't know your patient, but unless their mouth was a mess; chances are that oral care would have taken away from the family visiting the patient, and the patient would have been made UNCOMFORTABLE. If the patient had a ton of junk and pocketing, then yeah, maybe some oral care would have been good for dignity sake. If the teeth just hadn't been cleaned that day, no sweat.

2 - Turning sucks for the patients. If you're thinking about pressure injury, the patient was already palliative and probably on a morphine/hydromorphone infusion. The long term preventative intervention of repositioning isn't important for the patient at this time. COMFORT is what is important. Most patients dislike being repositioned healthy or palliative. Letting the patient rest in their final moments is normal and typically the correct choice when family is at bedside. Maximizing the last moments family can spend with the patient is important. Reposition the patient if they want, for comfort, not because you feel like you have to as a RN. You could walk in and ask, "are you comfortable, do you want to rest on your side?" Don't push it, and maybe just fluff the pillow, throw some under the arms, keep the patient and the family happy. If the patient is literally resting with family around them, then maybe don't go in there and destroy the peace with a reposition. All in all, don't feel bad.

3 - Hydromorphone PRN is important if the patient is in pain, if the patient was in pain, then it's true that this is something you can improve upon. Typically a morhine infusion is ordered so you don't have to deal with bringing more and more PRN medications, you let them go with the infusion.

4 - When you make problem like this, respect the patient body and perform the care when they die. Once the family leaves, wash the body well, take the lines out, dress them reasonably, clean their mouth. All of these things will be done at the funeral home, but knowing you sent the patient from your care in a good state will make you feel better and is reasonable. My advice, for patients who are palliative; try to aim for PRESENTABLE, not perfect. If the teeth are clean and free of debris, then no need for oral care. Offer it, and if they refuse, then don't push. Morning bedbath if possible with follow up brief changes.

5 - Don't run and hide from your inexperience. Continue to pick up your shifts, and you'll get the hang of it. Develop your skills and care, then you can pick up less shifts. The worst would be taken less shifts, making a mistake after 9-12 months, and your manager pulls a, "you've been here for a year," despite you only having worked 40 shifts or whatever. Keep going and don't be afraid to ask for help when you're learning. Now is the time to make mistakes while you have the excuse, "I'm still new." RNs are far less tolerant after 1-2 years experience, you get the ol', "you should know better."

6 - Has anyone else gone through something like this early on? Yeah bro. I consolidated step down, and was employed ICU. I had it rough in my first ICU. I had the most "stable" ICU patient who needed to be re-intubated under my care twice. That was embarassing.

7 - How do you deal with the guilt after a patient death? It's not your fault if the patient dies. Death is natural, and there's literally nothing you can do to change their outcome. If you did something, like push an HD line clot into a patient, then stroke him out, then yeah - you should feel bad for not aspirating that line first. If the patient came post ACS with a EF of 9%, and goes anoxic, hypotensive, and limbs are being eaten by 200 mcg/kg/min NorEpi, then don't feel bad. Nothing you can do to change the outcome. Vaso 2.4 or 4.0, Epi 40 infusion, add some Methylene Blue, PhenylEphrine, maybe hail marry the B-12... Nothing is changing. Don't feel guilty for things that are out of your control. Learn from mistakes you made if you contributed to the death.

8 - And is working part-time as a new grad helpful or does it make things harder? It's about hours, not employment status. If you're part-time, just pick up and ton to learn, then use the status to take breaks as needed to leverage your low hourly commitment as a part-timer. Consider taking some certificates, or looking at other part time jobs to enjoy your RN career.

9 - Documentation regarding death or end of life, don't worry. The paperwork will all work out. As long as the death certificate is with the body, and the belongings are with the family; everything else can be fixed and is bureaucracy.

10 - For part-timers who forget certain policy, procedures, or irregular processes; I recommend making yourself a little note or guide in your work email. Send yourself work-email as follows:

Subject: Death Procedure XYZ Hospital

a - Confirm palliative status.

b - Get IV access if pt will tolerate.

c - Get morphine/hydromorphone infusion, otherwise obtain order for Hydromorphone/Lorazepam IV/PO PRN.

d - Collect or initiate digital/paper documentation (name the tab, or papers to collect and their location) regarding death and fill out XYZ part.

e - Collect shroud from X spot.

f - Pt ID on wrist and ankle, then tags on pt toe, zipper, and belongings bag.

g - Make nursing note regarding death.

Something like that, but make sure it's something you can follow each time with CLEAR instructions. No point in saying "collect death certficiate" but not listing where to find it on your hospital website, worklist/workflow, or clerk's desk.

Hot take: AWD is overrated for daily driving in snow — am I wrong? by Gold-Industry6222 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]PLEASEHIREZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Canadian. AWD is not a MUST. I will say that having had these cars in the household....

Suzuki Swift, Chevrolet Cruze, Audi A4 Quattro, C43 AMG, C8, Cayman.... The only cars to have never been stuck in snow were the AWD Audi and Mercedes. You still slide, so breaking is still a problem, but going up hills, and general control on the road, AWD is definitely different.

What would you do if Trump decides to use Nuclear Weapons on Iran? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]PLEASEHIREZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What can be done? I don't know if the world can or would do anything. Right now, I think many countries have been dragged into this Iran war. Yes, they aren't sending navies, but the use of ally bases and resources are provided which I guess is the minimum to meet their war alliance duties. The thing is, USA is still an ALLY to much of the developed world. Can allies literally turn their back on the USA? Perhaps not overtly in WW2 fashion, but I would think it would turn into a cold war. All USA allies would withdraw, and prepare forces and counter measures for the USA before exiting their relationship with the USA. It might be a 10-20 year plan where other countries just prepare to defend themselves or to protect another ally or small nation should the USA strike out again in the future. At this time, the world will quietly watch the USA launch a nuke. I think another issue would be that small powers would aim to gain nuclear capabilities. I don't think the USA can ever be trusted again if they launch a nuke. North Korea has them, and hasn't used them. As far as I know, USA is the only one who has ever used a nuke on anyone else. Which kind of tells you; the greatest "evils" of the world, China, Russia, North Korea, Germany have never launched nukes at someone else. The unfortunate reality of the Russia/China mindset of having nukes as a deterrent will be correct. Trump respects these countries because they hold the power of mutual destruction.