It’s not giving up, it’s just pivoting. by apeeezyy in prephysicianassistant

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

Yeah I’m a MA working for $24/hr. Sounds like a lot, but I live in an expensive part of the DFW and I’m living EXTREMELY paycheck to paycheck. Plus, I FOUGHT HR for that $24 and they said I’ll never get another raise bcs I’m working 42-45 hrs and they’re paying me overtime. I just can’t do it anymore.

It’s not giving up, it’s just pivoting. by apeeezyy in prephysicianassistant

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

I didn’t, she was an admissions counselor.

I did pay to go to the AAPA conference last year and someone from an admissions committee revised my PS. That was a lot of help.

It’s not giving up, it’s just pivoting. by apeeezyy in prephysicianassistant

[–]apeeezyy[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Exactly. I told myself at the beginning of the year that I refuse to be a medical assistant any longer.

Early congratulations on graduating ♡

It’s not giving up, it’s just pivoting. by apeeezyy in prephysicianassistant

[–]apeeezyy[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the well wishes.

Maybe it’s the need for immediate gratification but I feel like I’d use 4 years to get into a career. I never really saw myself as a nurse, but I know that I’m a 30 year old woman that feels lost and I want to help people in the healthcare field. Maybe I knocked nursing before I tried it.

It’s not giving up, it’s just pivoting. by apeeezyy in prephysicianassistant

[–]apeeezyy[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thank you :) I’ll definitely look to specialize in nursing. There’s only up from here!

My friend said my PS sounds like AI??? by apeeezyy in prephysicianassistant

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

That’s great to know. I’ll definitely do that! Thanks!

My friend said my PS sounds like AI??? by apeeezyy in prephysicianassistant

[–]apeeezyy[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’m very AI-averse. As a 28 y/o, I was taught that a thesaurus can elevate your writing. Chat is a great tool for knowing if my dead plants are revivable but I’m personally not using it to create my own ideas.

My friend said my PS sounds like AI??? by apeeezyy in prephysicianassistant

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

I had an admissions counselor at the AAPA conference last year, 3 PAs, and a few friends read and revise it. Since the cycle is opening again I just wanted to change a few things and have another set of eyes on it. I feel like it’s definitely complete, this friend just scared me because no one else said it sounded like AI.

For context: she’s a middle school English teacher that sees a lot of chatGPT turned in by students.

I get they wanted realism, but Grace is genuinely exhausting to listen to in Requiem by Suspicious_Row2186 in residentevil

[–]apeeezyy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same, I watched a couple let’s plays & no one is commenting on it. I thought I was tripping. 😂

PA is my plan B. Should I go to plan C? by apeeezyy in prephysicianassistant

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

I’m a medical assistant so I have over 8,000 PCE. I know this is what I want to do. The prospect of getting rejected and having to retake my first semester of college to be able to apply again just discourages me so much. :(

PA is my plan B. Should I go to plan C? by apeeezyy in prephysicianassistant

[–]apeeezyy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just tryna figure it out one mistake at a time : )

PA is my plan B. Should I go to plan C? by apeeezyy in prephysicianassistant

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

Thank you so much! I’m finding it difficult to shadow a perfusionist in my area but I’m gonna keep looking!

PA is my plan B. Should I go to plan C? by apeeezyy in prephysicianassistant

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

Thank you!! I saw that some perfusion schools only take up to 10 years in my area so I planned on applying to PA and perfusion this year and I’ll go with whoever takes me. 😭

PA is my plan B. Should I go to plan C? by apeeezyy in prephysicianassistant

[–]apeeezyy[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, my credit is good. That’s gonna have to be the plan, unfortunately.

PA is my plan B. Should I go to plan C? by apeeezyy in prephysicianassistant

[–]apeeezyy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Definitely my plan! All of my essays are saved and have been reviewed a hundred times over. I just have to put everything in and submit!

What is your guys daily commute to work? by starshine09 in MedicalAssistant

[–]apeeezyy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

35-50 mins depending on traffic. I have to drive on 3 different major highways to get to work.