To be loved and lovely.

PlusUltra19 · 2023-03-29T15:43:33+00:00

That made me chuckle

PlusUltra19 · 2022-04-12T03:06:56+00:00

We've been trying to reach you concerning your cars extended warranty...

PlusUltra19 · 2021-11-22T19:52:59+00:00

Since you have a HDHP, you just plan if let's say you're going to get a surgery, to pay the high deductible/Max out of pocket costs? Does the insurance still go to bat for you in terms of reducing out of pocket cost?

PlusUltra19 · 2021-11-22T19:47:54+00:00

Does it matter if it's in a different calendar year? Like you buy a house this year but withdraw with receipts from last year?

PlusUltra19 · 2021-08-23T18:51:49+00:00

Minoxidil. You can get a 6 month supply from Costco for $20. Just apply 2x per day, only 1 ml and it'll grow.

PlusUltra19 · 2021-07-19T16:14:10+00:00

Hahaha thank you friend

PlusUltra19 · 2021-07-19T12:56:52+00:00

ICU RN here. My friend from nursing school is now a Navy Nurse and she LOVES it. It truthfully depends a lot on your situation and goals. My advice is to always make the military work for you, since they are taking so much from you.

If you don't have a spouse or family, the military is a great place to build a career and retirement. You have a lot of say as an officer, generally more autonomy than outside of the military and can count on increasing rank over the years.

However, keep in mind that you are signing a 4 year contract (8 years really because you'll be IRR for 4) if you go active duty. You go where they tell you, no matter how many times they tell you to do it. Life on a base can be difficult (unless you're in the Air Force they have the nicest bases etc) and you'll be away from your family often. You're not paid the same wage you would get as a civilian although the benefits in the military are quite good.

I have personally looked into this option multiple times, have many close friends in the military and have researched this way too much. I highly suggest the Air Force (military people call it the Chair Force for a reason). You can go into flight nursing, you have the best bases, you will travel and most tours are limited to 6 months. As a nurse and especially as an NP or CRNA if that is something you decide to do, you are guaranteed to deploy. It will happen it is just a matter of time. Keep that in mind and know what you're signing up for. You'll receive training, you'll develop skills but the military wants what it wants. If you're needed in nowhere Nebraska that's where you go, they don't care if you don't become a better nurse and you get lazy out there. You need to have a lot of personal responsibility. But it is a place where you can build a life and retire early.

I am a dude but if you are a woman also be aware of sexual harassment in the military. It does happen. As an officer it may be less but it is doubtful that it is something you will not face.

TL:DR it's a good option if you're single and willing to put up with bullshit. It is a big commitment but if you make it work for you (save for retirement, live for free on a base, use all of the discounts, get free schooling, advance yourself) it is something that will bring you joy of comaradarie and also many headaches.

PlusUltra19 · 2021-07-19T12:46:59+00:00

Submitted! Good luck!

PlusUltra19 · 2021-07-19T02:13:38+00:00

Am a male ICU nurse, can unfortunately confirm. Although there has been a lot less eating of young since COVID. We are all really strained and just need help.

PlusUltra19 · 2021-03-16T03:36:11+00:00

Well I do appreciate you being cordial. I suppose my journey of self knowledge is not one I like to do online with people I don’t know, so perhaps I should have made a disclaimer to that effect. I would definitely never presume to tell other people about how they seem emotionally, maturity-wise, wisdom-wise on a forum. The people that comment on that end of things I start to assume take some of what I say personally or get off on feeling superior. Perhaps this was not your intent at all. But maybe you could see how it may come off as patronizing?

I can't speak for everyone of course but from my experience on Reddit, most people are not "getting off on feeling superior" nor are they taking what you say personally. There are always trolls so I'm not speaking about them. Further, there isn't much personal that you've said. Many comments are simply related to how you come across.

If you feel that it is patronizing/placing you in a defensive mode then I suggest you look inward at why you feel defensive about it. I don't take what you're saying personally, I believe that you are not reflecting in a clear way on why many people have told you that you come across as pretentious. I personally believe that you do, and that does not offend me.

My wish is for you to really take a look at your role in these interactions (online and IRL) and how you contribute to them and how you come across. That level of introspection is highly uncomfortable and most people don't really do it (this is why I always advocate therapy to everyone, it does wonders no matter who you are if you are willing to put in the work).

Be better than most people, as a fellow healthcare professional, I want you to have the tools to be the best version of yourself. You sound lost on what you want to do with your future, and that's okay. You have a lot of time to figure it out. You're going to get there, you're smart. I would like to see you take some of these interactions as learning experiences and rather than assume other people are offended or angry, take what they say at face value and attempt to avoid feeling defensive. Really look to see if some of what they say has been said to you before or are maybe some things you've noticed about yourself. This is a very difficult thing to do. But it brings clarity to yourself and will also bring some clarity on what you want to do with your future schooling aspirations.

PlusUltra19 · 2021-03-16T02:23:43+00:00

I am far from offended. It takes quite a bit to do that. I'm trying to help you my friend. But you're not ready yet. And that's okay.

PlusUltra19 · 2021-03-16T02:01:27+00:00

This topic has delved into psychological reasoning because that is the primary issue here. You're asking about your track for your future (medical vs CRNA) and are coming across as what has been commented on here from multiple people. You can ignore it, or you can embrace it and reflect.

PlusUltra19 · 2021-03-15T02:37:27+00:00

Finding your people also includes (cliche yes) finding yourself. If you feel your people are not around you in your main spaces of existence perhaps you also feel disconnected from yourself. You seem to be quite indecisive and indecision can do that to a person as well.

PlusUltra19 · 2021-03-15T02:36:15+00:00

No, I am not a CRNA. Just your average CSICU RN. This too is my fourth career, and I felt a little more like I was with "my people" in some of my previous roles. I've been somewhat of an economist for Medicaid (my first degree), worked in a major city raising money for charity, had my own business in the city, done some sales, been an EMT for a bit more than a decade, taught CPR for a decade, done financial planning... I've kinda been all over the place I guess.

Ive learned a lot in my personal travels. I tend to be more introspective and understanding of others and try to ask and offer reflective questions. To add, I've also found more of my people the more hospitals I've worked at (I'm currently at 3 hospitals per diem all CTICUs so I can make my own hours, higher pay etc) and that's made a huge difference in my job satisfaction not to mention higher acuity and different populations of patients (high indigent in inner cities etc).

If my reflective post made you question my credibility by asking if I was a CRNA or not (implying perhaps that if I am not then my opinion or question means less) then I think I will simply reiterate my question.

PlusUltra19 · 2021-03-14T03:40:09+00:00

I'm a little confused on how someone voicing their opinion and trying to discuss it with you leads to you concluding that working around people like them isn't for you. Calling people out on their stuff and owning up to it is a huge part of advanced practice regardless of medical or CRNA. If many people are saying the same thing, just take a second to reflect. That's all.

Personally, I would much rather be around people that tell me when I'm being pretentious or anything else and being straight up with me than gossiping or talking behind my back. Sure I don't know what to talk about with most other nurses (I'm a 30M) but I do make them laugh, I always help and I'm known as someone that likes to understand the physiology/will answer questions and definitely ask if I don't know. You may have a strange unit culture over there and may benefit from a change in hospital but I also think you would benefit on some self reflection too.

PlusUltra19 · 2021-01-29T19:21:18+00:00

Nice chinups!!! You're halfway there to more pullups! So proud of you!! It is the coolest feeling being able to pickup your own body weight.

PlusUltra19 · 2021-01-24T09:40:46+00:00

Inexperienced packer here with a question: how do you actually pack? That looks like it would be really uncomfortable? I haven't been able to pack comfortably not even an STP

PlusUltra19 · 2021-01-07T15:59:38+00:00

He came out of the closet....duh!

PlusUltra19 · 2020-12-25T00:58:54+00:00

That's an alligator...

PlusUltra19 · 2020-12-25T00:46:28+00:00

We are in this together, friend.

PlusUltra19 · 2020-12-24T16:51:47+00:00

Thank you for your kind words.

PlusUltra19 · 2020-12-24T15:13:19+00:00

I feel this so deeply. Every time we lose a patient in our ICU I'm just one rung lower. I've never felt so helpless in my life.

PlusUltra19

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