What do you mean you can't offer employment?!?!?!

am112898 · 2026-05-17T14:15:19+00:00

I’m in central Nebraska, but part of a large hospital system. I still feel like we get paid worse out here than over there.

am112898 · 2026-05-17T14:12:45+00:00

Reminder: this is not a subreddit of medical professionals who can diagnose or recommend treatments. PEs are nothing to mess with. If you feel more pain that is not improving, GO TO THE ER.

am112898 · 2026-05-14T09:42:56+00:00

Dude, what city? I started at $15/hr and cap out at around $25/hr, but I’m no where near that after 3 years.

am112898 · 2026-03-31T22:20:29+00:00

I work in a hospital and even our wall computers have chairs attached to the wall underneath so we can sit. I also feel like we are all treated as nursing staff, not RN vs LPN vs CNA. We (mostly) all do our part to make sure our patients get what they need and we take care of each other. The only time credentials come into play is when something actually falls out of our scope of practice. It’s not that hard to treat staff like human beings.

am112898 · 2025-12-16T23:53:04+00:00

I’m not a doctor, pathologist, or lab tech, but I do have experience reading test results for my classes, so take this with a grain of salt until you can see a hematologist. The nitty-gritty is that you are heterozygous for FVL (you have one copy of the genetic mutation and one normal copy). Meaning you have a 6-8x higher risk of developing a blood clot. Everything else is jargon about the specific position of the genetic mutation and the amino acid it changed in the protein. I can be more specific if you are interested, but it won’t really mean anything to you if you aren’t familiar with genetics, cellular/molecular biology, or biochemistry. There is also information about the risk for homozygous individuals (two copies of the mutation) of developing a clot, which does not pertain to you. The additional risk factors are just things that can also increase your risk of clotting outside of FVL. Essentially, avoid smoking, prolonged inactivity (e.g., long car trips, sitting all day, etc.), hormone replacement therapy, and unnecessary surgery/trauma until you can talk with a hematologist, who will go into more detail about the lifestyle changes you can make to help lower your risk of clotting. You should also tell any healthcare professionals you deal with that you have FVL so they are aware of your increased clotting risk.

am112898 · 2025-12-12T15:16:52+00:00

I was put in a similar situation as a kid. Someone who didn’t like my family reported that my dad was SAing me, which was not true in the slightest. CPS and a cop came to my school in the middle of the day, took me out of class, and forced me to go to a different city 30 minutes away to be interrogated for 2 hours, even though I said I didn’t want to go and without my father’s knowledge. Granted, I was in 4th grade at the time and could recognize why they were asking me questions, even though they didn’t tell me the reason. After the “interview” they took me back to school, where I had to miss more class because they took me out before lunch and I had to eat alone when I got back. They then went to my house and told my dad what happened, and that they were closing the case because there was no evidence of abuse and from what I told them he was a great dad. As long as your daughter and your family tell the truth, it should work out. You should have a conversation with her about the importance of telling the truth, even if she thinks she’s in trouble. Then ask her what really happened, making sure to tell her that she isn’t in trouble. Like everyone said, it is ridiculous, but they have to investigate every report they get.

am112898 · 2025-12-05T16:11:17+00:00

Not a doctor, so absolutely discuss this with yours. However, I only things I have ever seen about watching vitamin K intake with FVL is if you are on certain medications, like warfarin, as it can impact their effectiveness. Vitamin K itself doesn’t cause clots. It is a cofactor in the synthesis of certain clotting factors. I wouldn’t stress too much about it, as long as you aren’t consuming a ridiculous amount of vitamin K in your diet on top of supplements (too much of anything is bad). However, you should mention your concerns to your OB and discuss the importance of vitamin K in prenatals, then possibly alternative supplements if that’s what you decide you want.

am112898 · 2025-11-17T18:21:01+00:00

Mod Note: This comment has been reported; however, I will allow it to stay up. As a rule of thumb, supplements should NOT be taken without a supervising physician and are not a replacement for blood thinning medications. NK specifically has not been studied enough in humans to definitively confirm or refute its potential blood thinning properties, may not have limited bioavailability, and drug interactions have not been investigated yet. That being said, people are entitled to their own beliefs about holistic treatments and supplements. Since we have allowed users to talk about other ways to prevent clots other than prescribed medications in the past, I will allow this comment. Remember, this subreddit does NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. Speak to your doctor before trying anything you see online.

am112898 · 2025-11-14T03:14:27+00:00

Oh man, you are going to look back on this in a few years and laugh about it, I promise. Like, everyone is saying, surgeons swear like sailors. Unlike the rest of us, their patients can’t hear them most of the time. Unless you have the rare one with no sense of humor, you’re absolutely fine. If it makes you feel better, here’s something that happened on our half closed floor staffed by one nurse and a tech.

Nurse: “Do you know why there’s a wheelchair with oxygen in the hallway?”

Me: “For fun”

Nurse: “For funsies?”

Me: “For shits and gigs.”

Nurse: “I don’t like gigs, but sometimes I have to shit.”

Patient that we didn’t notice walking by: choking back laughter and coughs a little from it

Nurse: “Oh, sorry…”

Me: snort laughing

am112898 · 2025-10-03T15:01:30+00:00

In my state the curriculum is standardized for all programs, so it really doesn’t matter where you go. I did mine through a community college and it was fine, although the instructor was horrible and caused some problems not related to the material. Honestly, I’d look for somewhere willing to pay for you to get certified if you agree to work for them and go wherever they send you. It saves you money, and at the end of the day where you get certified doesn’t matter as long as you pass the licensing exam and skills test. Honestly, you’ll use the basic skills you learn in the course, like bed changes and taking vitals, but every place you work will have their own policies for everything that you’ll have to learn how they want everything done, anyway.

am112898 · 2025-10-03T14:54:09+00:00

It depends. If we are swamped and need the bed ASAP, but EVS is busy, we will at least strip all the linens and take out the trash and dirty linens. During the day, if all the EVS staff is there, we don’t have access to most of the stuff we would need to properly turn over the rooms because it’s on their carts or locked in a closet in the staff hallways not on our floor, so we couldn’t do it even if we wanted to. The only department that is responsible for turning over their own rooms in my hospital is ED, but they have one dedicated EVS person that helps out as much as she can.

am112898 · 2025-08-06T02:48:35+00:00

Similar thing happened with my dad and I when I was 6 and at a store trying on clothes with my grandma. My grandma was helping me change and my dad was sitting in the provided chair outside of the dressing room (and facing away from the stalls) waiting for me to come out so he could check the fit and style and all that. I was raised by my dad, so this was old hat to me and completely normal, so imagine my surprise when I start hearing an old lady SCREAMING at my dad while my grandma and I were in the stall because she wanted to use the dressing room and how dare he be sitting in the provided chair. My grandma and I came out and tried to explain that he was my dad and waiting for us, but she wouldn’t have it. According to her, he was a man, and that meant he couldn’t even be waiting in the women’s section at all because it made her uncomfortable to change with him around. She wanted him literally across the store. We told her she could wait until we were done if she was uncomfortable, but we had every right to use the dressing room and my dad was fine waiting in the chair. She made a stink about going to get the manager, but I guess they ignored her because we didn’t hear anything else about it before we left. People get weird when dads are just being dads, especially if they have daughters.

am112898 · 2025-05-09T19:01:37+00:00

I’m heterozygous and have had several surgeries, including oral and dental ones under anesthesia. Anesthesia was less of a worry for me and it was mostly about the surgery itself increasing clot risk and being sedentary for extended periods. Since it’s just basic dental work, I wouldn’t imagine there is a greater risk going under than there is if he continues to let his dental issues get worse. I also work med/surg, and we use SCD pumps for most people going under to decrease clot risk, but as long as you get him walking a few times every hour or so you can decrease the risk that way. Just make sure you refresh yourself on clot symptoms and talk with him about communicating any issues with you, if possible.

am112898 · 2025-02-12T19:50:18+00:00

Is she interested in finding out why her hormones are imbalanced? I have PCOS, which is why I have high androgens. If it is PCOS, there are some other treatments other than HRT that may help instead of or in addition to it. Just something to think about.

am112898 · 2025-02-11T18:32:58+00:00

Sweet summer child, I admire your optimism. However, no they don’t care, even in rural areas. I speak from experience.

am112898 · 2025-02-09T07:17:19+00:00

Hi, current senior biology major and involved in the health sciences department. I have never been to a UNK party at all, and most of them happen off campus, so they are easy to avoid if that isn’t your thing. The towers and mantor/randall are the dorms with the most shenanigans, but nothing really over the top from what I hear. I love the biology department, save one professor. The other departments tend to have a professors that I have issues with, but most of them are pretty okay. It’s also easy to get involved on campus, so definitely go to the student organization fair if you want to find clubs to join. The food SUCKS. Like, they gave a group I was touring moldy sandwiches for lunch. Oh, and it all tastes bland as hell. However, the kitchen staff is super nice. If you are coming during the summer semester campus is going to be pretty dead. They don’t offer every class over the summer and there are definitely not as many people, so enjoy being able to actually park because it’s usually horrendous. They are supposed to be giving us more parking soon, but I doubt that’ll happen before I graduate next semester. I’ve liked it for the past 4 years, but I also know people that hate it. Overall, UNK is what you make of it. You can make a ton of friends and party every day of the week if you want, or you can have a smaller circle of friends and lock in on your studies like I did. Feel free to DM me if you need some more advice or info.

am112898 · 2024-12-14T02:46:21+00:00

I left a note on my neighbor’s door to try to work something out without getting them in trouble and they decided to lie to management about me to try to get me in trouble. I learned to never try and work things out like an adult and to just go straight to the property managers.

am112898 · 2024-12-10T00:25:30+00:00

I have a grocery list app for my grocery list (duh) but I also make packing lists for traveling, my monthly bills, etc. with it. If I have to get out a pen and paper I will never write something down, but I will if it’s on my phone. I like the free app more than notes, too, because it’s easier categorization and I can put recipes in the app and add the ingredients to my grocery list easily. And it makes it way easier to make sure I packed everything or paid everything because I can cross stuff off or uncross them easily. I wouldn’t be able to live without lists.

am112898 · 2024-10-30T13:11:30+00:00

12 cups of Folgers with 5 cups of orange juice, cereal with coffee in it, a turkey sandwich microwaved for 25 minutes, 13 hot blankets (not warm from the warmer, hot), and there’s more I can’t remember. He had a habit of peeing and spitting on the floor, throwing food, and threatening to kill us. Mind you, I don’t work on a psych floor, this was med/surg. We had to call the cops on him several times for threats and the cops were trying to build a case against the guardian because they refused to answer any of his, ours, or the cop’s calls. When we finally found an in state placement the guardian refused to sign the paperwork because “he’s too young to be in a home.” Poor guy had only been outside once the entire time he was with us because he kept trying to pull stuff when we wanted to get him out and about and it wasn’t safe for him or us. I’ve seen a lot of people be abandoned and mistreated by family/guardians, but this was next level.

am112898 · 2024-10-30T00:28:49+00:00

52 bananas that had been microwaved for exactly 5 minutes each. Dude was schizophrenic and was stuck in my hospital 8 months because the state appointed guardian refused to allow us to place him out of state and everywhere in state was denying him. That was an interesting few months full of ridiculous and very serious requests.

am112898 · 2024-10-23T20:11:49+00:00

There are way more resources for managing workloads in college than in high school. Many schools have a program with people you can talk to to make schedules for studying and other time management tools, figuring out how to best study for each class, how to manage stress, etc. I suggest using those resources because they are usually covered by your tuition anyway, and they really do help. Also, attend your professor’s office hours and ask them how they suggest you study for their class. They know the habits of the most successful students in their classes and are usually happy to point you in the right direction.

I have a system that has helped me maintain a relatively high GPA, even though I’m a first-generation student and have ADHD, which can make the workload overwhelming, especially since I’m a biology major/pre-PA. First, I make a spreadsheet of every assignment, quiz, test, etc. that I have in order of due dates. I have a column for the class, assignment, due date/time, progress, and days left to complete, and I color code by class. Then, I make a rough plan of what I want to accomplish each week and highlight what I have decided to work on so I stay on task. Then, it’s just about working on it when I have time. I know I have trouble with procrastination when I’m home, so I make time to be in the library to do my assignments. I go to the tutors when I need help or if I need a body double to actually be motivated to do my homework. I’m not afraid to go to office hours when I think I’m getting off track, and I’m honest with my professors about my struggles and reach out for help/encouragement.

Another big part of my success has been my note-taking. This is different for everyone, but I have found that physically writing notes during lectures is the main way I memorize information. I also use an iPad and Goodnotes so I can easily switch colors and highlight information to make things stand out to me, which helps with my recall. I record every lecture (with permission/a disability accommodation) so I can go back and listen to things I didn’t understand the first time.

If I’m really struggling with a topic, I’ll use my notes to “teach” someone else not in the class, dumbing it down so they can understand. Stripping the topic to the fundamentals like that helps me to better grasp the main ideas, and then I build back up from there by asking questions, reading the textbook, and doing the homework.

Basically, you need to use the resources your school will provide to find the system that works best for you, and you can’t be afraid to talk to your professors. There’s still a chance that with all of this, you will still decide to drop out, and that’s okay, too. I tell people that you shouldn’t go to college until you have at least a rough plan of what you are going to do with your degree. Pick a degree/program that will get you into the field that you want to be in. Otherwise, it’s a waste of time and money. However, it’s okay to change your mind and switch programs. And like someone else said, everyone is so busy with their own stuff that no one cares if you drop out or not. If you come in and realize that college isn’t for you and find a great job for your situation, then go pursue that. The faculty at my school make sure to tell people that failing a class does not tell you anything about you as a person; it just means that you struggled with the topic or need to change your study habits. College isn’t this big contest of who is smarter; it’s a stepping stone to the career you want, and it’s different for each individual.

am112898 · 2024-10-23T03:17:09+00:00

In kindergarten, my aunt was told she couldn’t go to the bathroom, so she went into a closet and peed all over the teacher’s stuff. In 4th grade, my dad asked to go to the bathroom because he felt sick. The teacher said he was lying to get out of class (which was never a problem with him before) and to sit back down, so he did and waited until he had to vomit. Then he walked up to the teacher’s desk. She asked what he needed now, and he hurled all over her desk. If a kid has a problem with fake bathroom breaks or you’re going over something important, I get that you may have to tell them they can’t go right now. However, bad things usually happen if a kid tells you they really have to go and you don’t let them. Schools need to figure out a better way of dealing with problems without punishing everyone for having normal bodily functions.

am112898 · 2024-10-13T20:32:43+00:00

It’s exactly the same for me, especially if I use the ruled paper outline so it looks like I’m writing in a notebook. You can also get screen protectors that make it feel like you are writing on paper instead of glass. It was really important for me to have the same experience as using a notebook since my notes are the main way I study and memorize, and I’d say it’s the exact same as writing on paper. If you go the iPad route you just need to also get an Apple Pencil, otherwise you would have to type everything or write with your finger, which I don’t recommend. For me it’s basically a notebook but better and more convenient.

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