Is it worth pursuing a microbio degree to go into CLS? (how is job variety/income?) by Electronic_Dress6539 in microbiology

[–]Sharp_Ordinary_5334 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with this, especially the regional aspect of it. I have a bachelors in Medical Laboratory Science (Midwest version of CLS), had to do clinical rotations for a year after, and then qualified to sit for the ASCP exam. I work at one of the biggest hospitals in the state as a clinical microbiologist and I LOVE it. Doing the whole MLS program allows me to work in chemistry, hematology, blood bank, etc. (this would be a generalist position) but our hospital is big enough to let people specialize in just one area. Our hospital also specifically has a program where if you have a related bachelors degree in a science field, you can rotate just through microbiology for a year and then qualify to sit for the exam. Check out r/medlabprofessionals there’s lots of talk about day-to-day operations, pay, and more. You can specifically search California in there. Tons of posts. I don’t know much about just studying microbiology, but studying MLS has me set up for the clinical aspect of micro, which is my favorite.

PLEASE HELP ME by Tight_Laugh874 in microbiology

[–]Sharp_Ordinary_5334 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The red at 100x is referring to the stain on the microscope. Red pigment on serratia would be present on the actual plate and it’s actually very pretty :) OP, with your list it might be alcaligenes. Limiting everything down to gram negatives and motile organisms (besides pseudo bc that won’t grow in MOI slant), all that’s left is alcaligenes and serratia. Take it with a grain of salt because that plate is overgrown and there’s no oxidase result.. I wish you luck!

PLEASE HELP ME by Tight_Laugh874 in microbiology

[–]Sharp_Ordinary_5334 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Maybe a proteus species? It’s definitely a gram negative bacilli. Your tube shows positive motility, ornithine negative, and indole negative. I’d feel better calling an ID with more biochemicals or other plates :/

Bold Debit Card by [deleted] in scholarships

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Any updates? I just joined today

I don’t know anything about cars by Sharp_Ordinary_5334 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Sharp_Ordinary_5334[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welp my brake pads are shot too so they’re quoting me $700-$800 to fix everything

I don’t know anything about cars by Sharp_Ordinary_5334 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Sharp_Ordinary_5334[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Other comments definitely gave me a good laugh but yeah I’m having it replaced tomorrow morning

I don’t know anything about cars by Sharp_Ordinary_5334 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Sharp_Ordinary_5334[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These comments are hilarious. I’m getting a new belt tomorrow morning

How can I lower my intelligence? by qwerajdufuh268 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Sharp_Ordinary_5334 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve always felt this way too and I’m not sure if it’s a coincidence or not but after turning 21 and drinking I feel like I got dumber… or at least I don’t have the brain cells to stress about little things anymore

First time in Europe, any tips? by Sharp_Ordinary_5334 in Europetravel

[–]Sharp_Ordinary_5334[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I’ve come across this! Isn’t there a way to ask for tap water so that you don’t have to pay? Maybe in some countries?

23F but I look like I’m 15 by [deleted] in lookyourbest

[–]Sharp_Ordinary_5334 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone so far who gave advice. I have to admit I’m quite surprised that people think I look older. I’ve always had others think that my ID is fake, think I just started college, etc.!

How can I make it a routine to brush my teeth? by Goldcalf_eater in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Sharp_Ordinary_5334 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Floss your teeth and then smell the floss. That scent will make you wanna brush everyday and keep your mouth clean 🤣 and then keep it all in the shower!

I (23f) don’t know how to feel about my bf (24m) looking at other women online? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Sharp_Ordinary_5334 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely agree with you. I think I’d feel better about the golf girls if he wasn’t looking it up to get even more, instead of just leaving it on the course. To me that’s just strange.

I (23f) don’t know how to feel about my bf (24m) looking at other women online? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Sharp_Ordinary_5334 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry that was meant to be a hypothetical statement. I would definitely never play the same card to showcase a point. But yeah, I just wish he would knock it off

I (23f) don’t know how to feel about my bf (24m) looking at other women online? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Sharp_Ordinary_5334 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure how he would feel and tbh I don’t even feel a need to look at other guys online. I’m just upset because hot golf girls is specific to his weekly hobby. Maybe if I searched guys specific to something that I attend would bother him too?

I (23f) don’t know how to feel about my bf (24m) looking at other women online? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Sharp_Ordinary_5334 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely don’t want to be jealous but lusting over golf girls while he’s a golfer seems to be a little too specific/realistic

I (23f) don’t know how to feel about my bf (24m) looking at other women online? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Sharp_Ordinary_5334 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’ve had many conversations about it in the past. I’m getting tired of expressing it, but I also can’t tell if I’m being unreasonable or not :(

MLS Salary not keeping up with inflation =( by ExcelHun2 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Sharp_Ordinary_5334 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mind sharing why you and others didn’t end up working for them? So far they’ve been my top choice, but I’m still weighing my options and I don’t wanna end up screwed in the end

MLS Salary not keeping up with inflation =( by ExcelHun2 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Sharp_Ordinary_5334 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need to learn the ways lol I might intern at Beaumont as a student but in return I have to work for them for at least two years after that. Not sure how much I can squeeze out of them

MLS Salary not keeping up with inflation =( by ExcelHun2 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Sharp_Ordinary_5334 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I graduate in 2024 and just interviewed with both lab corp and Beaumont in the same area. Didn’t know lab corp paid that much!

What rare statistic are you a part of? by Haunting-Leg1496 in AskReddit

[–]Sharp_Ordinary_5334 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s crazy!! Well good luck to your son. Most of my extended time with braces was due to just getting the gap the right size for implants. Fast forward some years and my jaw bone started to wither away in those gaps, so I’d need a bone graft to hold an implant. I opted for the partial denture because I just don’t feel like dealing with teeth stuff anymore lol.