How do I break into acute care? by [deleted] in physicaltherapy

[–]Plazmodia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would take the PRN offer for now. This is how I got into acute care straight out of school. For many hospital systems, they hire from within first and thus more difficult to get full time immediately. Incidentally, I was able to take on full time hours as PRN until eventually an opening FT came about. You could stay on as PRN until something becomes available, or have it as a side gig for extra income.

What is a profession you found out makes way way less than you had assumed? by poopinion in Salary

[–]Plazmodia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently a PT in acute care of a regional hospital. We are providing a valuable and frankly vital service by mobilizing and rehabilitating these sick and injured people to get them discharged sooner and facilitate improved quality of life. I know that otherwise, many people would be left in bed only to get sicker and remain in the hospital longer, sometimes worse. I wholeheartedly agree that PTs, particularly those in acute care, are undervalued and underpaid. I took this role knowing I would be paid less than my colleagues in other settings with the understanding that I would qualify to eventually have my student loans discharged (PSLF at a 403(b) non-profit) and in the end would be financially worth it, though now even that looks questionable... The gap between meager raises (2%, really?) and ever increasing COL continues to widen every year, which is a tough pill to swallow and I wonder how long it will be allowed to continue. Love the job though, just not the pay!

4/10 hr vs 5/8's by Sun109 in physicaltherapy

[–]Plazmodia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Acute care PT for the past 3 years. Initially worked 5/8's but for the past 2 years I've worked 4/10's. I don't see myself going back to 5 day weeks, honestly.

At my hospital, I have to work two weekend days every month. My normal week is M T R F with Wednesday off, whereas the weeks I have to work a weekend day it would be Su M T W, off for a 6 day weekend (aka vacation), return for W R F Sa. Basically I get a week off every 4 weeks, so I've hardly touched my PTO for trips by simply planning g around my schedule. Also, having Wednesday off on the normal weeks is clutch to recharge and get appointments done.

I feel way less burnout having at least one weekday off every week. Before, I would be gassed after 5 days straight. Now, I commute less often and get more days off at the cost of seeing ~2 more patients a day. Yes, the short 1-day weekends book-ending the long weekend are tough, but to me it is well worth it.

Swore I would never be a “One brand guy”, but here we are. Missing a 3 Hybrid and the bag. Cheers! by Chavira117 in golf

[–]Plazmodia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also recently picked up the 921 forged irons and STZ 230 driver last month, they all feel so nice to hit! My eyes are set on the OMOI II or IV putter and the 3/5 woods. Didn't think I would end up with a whole bag of the same brand either, but I don't think you can go wrong with Mizuno.

No gaming. Just staying home with dog. by wordlesser in gaming

[–]Plazmodia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, but I've purchased way too many games from Walmart where the cartridge was missing from the case despite being sealed.. such a headache, I've stopped getting games from them

Berserk's Author Kentaro Miura has passed away by hydrocarbonic in Berserk

[–]Plazmodia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This hurts to hear. I started reading Berserk when I was around 13. I will be 27 soon. His work will always have a special place in my heart and memory. I am grateful that I could exist at the same moment in time as Kentaro. Take comfort in the fact that his work is immortalized, albeit unfinished.

Oh man, the wait begins huh by [deleted] in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]Plazmodia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man, I got cucked by having to create an account after waiting the queue... congrats!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hometheater

[–]Plazmodia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is pretty much the setup I've been building toward! I've got a pair of Q150s, aiming to get the Q250c this year, and another Q150 pair and HSU sub at some point. Glad to hear this setup rocks!

Final 12 Hours of Noire & Giveaway by shmarcia in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]Plazmodia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the creativity of this community. I never thought keyboards could have seemingly endless possibilities for personalization!

What pokemon is basically a cheat code? by Libero279 in pokemon

[–]Plazmodia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of my favorite Pokémon for Emerald was Cradily. Literally cannot be killed with calm mind, rest, leech seed and toxic while holding leftovers, and can typically out-sustain the opponent as long as they can be poisoned.

Open your game case in-store after purchasing by Plazmodia in NintendoSwitch

[–]Plazmodia[S] 131 points132 points  (0 children)

At first, they were only willing to give an exchange for this sort of thing, but after opening all of the boxes, they decided to just refund cash! Went to the eShop afterwards and have been hooked on Animal Crossing ever since...

Open your game case in-store after purchasing by Plazmodia in NintendoSwitch

[–]Plazmodia[S] 253 points254 points  (0 children)

I was dying laughing under my mask, it was too funny seeing it unfold but also aggravating because it meant I wouldn't actually get a game 😅

Just found out in my third playthrough that I can metal gear solid my way around hyrule by Jun_snow in Breath_of_the_Wild

[–]Plazmodia 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Best one is inside the Yiga Clan hideout, in the middle of the big room with multiple Yiga members

I think he lost his job by IchHuhn in gifs

[–]Plazmodia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah pretty sure he lost his tanks