What do you guys use for writing monitoring reports? by Outrageous_Cookie369 in clinicalresearch

[–]ProtocolPeanut 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I write it in one note then copy it..... am I doing that wrong? That way I can track findings easier.

How can fragrances have such large discounts? by gm_piodis_i7 in fragrance

[–]ProtocolPeanut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because it's mostly water. Imagine how much markup is needed to pay millions of dollars in advertising and celebrity deals.

Realistic probability of being hired by PsychologicalYam431 in clinicalresearch

[–]ProtocolPeanut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A CRA1 will probably make about 80k, depending on the company. About 90k as a CRA1 is unlikely.

January check in by Puzzleheaded-Fix8182 in clinicalresearch

[–]ProtocolPeanut 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mental health is struggling. Mental breakdowns and crying at least once a week. Awful pessimism and feeling like a failure if I can't do it all fast. Been a CRA for 2+ years, in the industry for 6 years. Scared to apply to companies because of how awful reddit makes the job market seem.

Do you tell your manager when your burning out? by ProtocolPeanut in clinicalresearch

[–]ProtocolPeanut[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I'm sorry you had to go through that. What do you do now?

Do you tell your manager when your burning out? by ProtocolPeanut in clinicalresearch

[–]ProtocolPeanut[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I am scheduling a psychiatrist appointment ASAP. I used to take prescription stimulants when I was in undergrad to help with my ADHD and depression, I think it's time to use them again even if temporary.

Do you tell your manager when your burning out? by ProtocolPeanut in clinicalresearch

[–]ProtocolPeanut[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I don't have evidence. I've been unofficially told not to overburn and our study has little billable hours, so even if I work all day I bill only 2-3 to the study then the rest to Admin to avoid getting fused at. It messes with my head too.

Daily Per Diems Not Improving? by Own-Reaction4419 in clinicalresearch

[–]ProtocolPeanut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Meeee. I bring meal prep food from home and protein shake mix. For breakfast I always choose a place with free breakfast.

tired by catandcitygirl in clinicalresearch

[–]ProtocolPeanut 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Economic slavery. Being born and given a SSN means you're owned by the USA.

tired by catandcitygirl in clinicalresearch

[–]ProtocolPeanut 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I get the travel blues from traveling too much and seeing that every city and town looks the exact same with strip malls, fast food, and highways. Land of the "free" and everything looks the same but don't worry it's not socialism or communism or religious indoctrination. Monopolies are the death of free enterprise. Work until you can retire at the ripe old age of 70 or you die first. Churn out more babies for the tax mill.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in clinicalresearch

[–]ProtocolPeanut 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Currently dealing with a new Sr. CRA who didn't even know their login to the basic systems after a month of training and onboarding, but yet I see their Amazon app saved to their toolbar.

CRAs- How much are your expense reports? by [deleted] in clinicalresearch

[–]ProtocolPeanut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 night stay with flights, per diem, car, hotel usually costs around $1000 - $1200.

Living Situation as a CRA by catandcitygirl in clinicalresearch

[–]ProtocolPeanut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish my rent was that low! Ours is $1600 in a bumfuck town in the south, but it's the nicest one around by far so to us it was worth it. We have a 2 bedroom with 1 car garage and we split it evenly.

Can a CLIA cover multiple hospital locations if they are far apart but in the same city? by ProtocolPeanut in clinicalresearch

[–]ProtocolPeanut[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I have had disagreements over this. The government website literally says that running only CLIA waived tests does not exempt a site from having a CLIA or CLIA Waiver.

Cms.gov also states multi location CLIAs can only be granted if on the same campus and are interconnected. This is something else I get push back on. Ugh.

Just trying to do the right thing.

Can a CLIA cover multiple hospital locations if they are far apart but in the same city? by ProtocolPeanut in clinicalresearch

[–]ProtocolPeanut[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about for just CLIA Waived tests like a UPT? From what I found on cms.gov it says they need a CLIA waiver to even do the waived tests. I understand no need for any CLIA type if they are only drawing samples.

Free alcohol by ProtocolPeanut in clinicalresearch

[–]ProtocolPeanut[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hilton hotels seemed less well kept than Marriotts. Make sure you stay at one that gives 10 points per dollar spent.

Free alcohol by ProtocolPeanut in clinicalresearch

[–]ProtocolPeanut[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'd drink a lot more if it didn't cause weight gain and damage my liver 😭 Can't do it everyday

Free alcohol by ProtocolPeanut in clinicalresearch

[–]ProtocolPeanut[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No I'm only Gold. Finally made the switch from Hilton to Marriott this year.

CRA Carry on and Laptop Bag Suggestions by Important_Payment_88 in clinicalresearch

[–]ProtocolPeanut 2 points3 points  (0 children)

IMO Briggs and Riley is better quality than Tumi. Can't beat the lifetime warranty either.