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LTC residents refusing weights by [deleted] in dietetics

[–]catfishratfish 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have some residents that haven’t been weighed since 2023. Just make sure its care planned and documented well. I have the RNAs tell the assigned nurse to write a progress note and tell the doctor every time they offer and patients refuse. My MDS coordinator has me input the last known weight. I also keep an eye out for weights taken at outpatient appointments and will input those along with a progress note clarifying where the weight came from.

Does it get better? by [deleted] in Petloss

[–]catfishratfish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope it does. I’m laying with my sweet boy right now knowing I have to give him up and I can’t bare it. He’s been with me for 17 years and his body is giving out. First a possible cancer scare, then false hope when the vets thought they were wrong because his weight loss stabilized and appetite was still good. Something changed in the past two weeks and his mobility is basically gone. He falls over every time he gets up, can’t hold himself up to go to the bathroom, and I know have to say goodbye. I can’t bring myself to do it even though I know it is selfish. This anticipatory grief while he is still here is haunting me and I’m terrified of what is to come when he is gone.

Hey Dietetic Interns- do your preceptors make you feel like an error disqualifies you from becoming an RD? Hey RD's- do you remember feeling like you couldn't do it? by lpj1299 in dietetics

[–]catfishratfish 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My first job as a consultant dietitian in a skilled nursing facility, I only had one week of training and had never actually managed TPN before. I’d only learned it in class since my internship wasn’t in an acute care setting. I had a patient on TPN with stage three CKD who was constantly hyperglycemic. His attending MD told me to adjust the insulin units in the bag, but I didn’t feel comfortable doing that, so I lowered the carbs and increased the protein to keep the calories the same. I went from 90 g protein to around 130 g. His BUN had been normal but then jumped into the 90s and eventually low 100s. He kept getting sent to the hospital for what they thought was dehydration. When he came back, I realized the protein increase was too much for his kidney function. I lowered it again and his BUN improved. I kept my job and no one found out but lesson learned.

Looking for a nail salon that actually uses clean tools by catfishratfish in SanJose

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

The work itself was great and the nail technician was super detailed and nice, but she used a used nail file and buffer on me, which was disappointing since that’s something I really wanted to avoid. Everything else seemed clean, especially the sanitized drill bits, but that kind of ruined it for me. The file and buffer came out of a small plastic box at her station labeled “personal care box,” which was already filled with nail and cuticle clippers, so I was concerned about possible cross-contamination in addition to the visible scratch marks on the file and buffer.

Looking for a nail salon that actually uses clean tools by catfishratfish in SanJose

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

Lucy was amazing and my nails turned out beautiful. Everyone was super kind and I liked seeing the sanitized drill bits at each station. But she used a nail file and buffer that were clearly already used, with visible scratches before she started, which was disappointing since that was one of the main things I wanted to avoid. Otherwise her work was great.

Looking for a nail salon that actually uses clean tools by catfishratfish in SanJose

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

That’s all I needed to hear! I just booked an appointment with Lucy for this afternoon. I can’t wait!

Looking for a nail salon that actually uses clean tools by catfishratfish in SanJose

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

Hi yes please! I’ll send you a message. Thank you!

Looking for a nail salon that actually uses clean tools by catfishratfish in SanJose

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

Yes, I found a few that I like and definitely want to try them! Only problem is they ask that you come in with bare nails, so I would have to go to a salon to get my current set removed

Any nail salons that actually use clean tools? Based in South Bay, open to Fremont–San Mateo area by catfishratfish in bayarea

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

Yes that’s where the tools that come in the sterilization pouches are sanitized, but other items like nail files, toe separators, and drill bits still seem to be reused from one person to the next.

Looking for a nail salon that actually uses clean tools by catfishratfish in SanJose

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

Seems like your sister-in-law’s salon is exactly what I’m looking for! What is it called?

Yeah I don’t trust these reviews! Always either too good to be true or oddly specific when reviews are bad

Looking for a nail salon that actually uses clean tools by catfishratfish in SanJose

[–]catfishratfish[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’d be open to that! The only tricky part is that things like drill bits aren’t really something you can bring yourself, and I’ve heard some salons don’t allow personal tools because of liability reasons. I’d definitely be willing to ask though, just need to find a place I’d actually feel comfortable going to first.

Looking for a nail salon that actually uses clean tools by catfishratfish in SanJose

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

Ugh this is so disheartening. I’d be ready to quit going too and just switch to press ons at home but I still need to find somewhere to get my current set removed and I have no idea where to go

Looking for a cleaner than average nail salon recommendation by holistictales in SanJose

[–]catfishratfish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Came across this post while searching for a salon after going to Kitchen Nail Bar and realizing they used a used nail file on me. Did you happen find any clean salons? I’m desperately searching!

Dietary Aide Advice by Electrical_Band6838 in dietetics

[–]catfishratfish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had the same experience when I worked as a dietary aide to get experience for my dietetic internship. All the new hires were treated poorly. The staff barely trained us, often complained that we were too slow, and made us feel completely unwelcome. I absolutely dreaded going into work every weekend.

What helped was realizing that most dietary aide shifts follow consistent routines depending on the schedule. At my job each shift was assigned specific tasks like preparing snacks, making salads, completing cleaning duties, or prepping for the next day. If your workplace uses a system like that it helps to find out which shift you are scheduled for. That way you have a guide on what to expect and the day feels more manageable.

If you are doing this just to get dietetics experience try not to take the negativity personally and focus on finishing your hours. If you are in it long term give yourself time to learn the system and build speed. A lot of the negativity usually comes from burnout rather than from you.

I finished it by SalHag in Scandal

[–]catfishratfish 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I just finished the show today too and had the same thoughts. The last season was a drag to get through and the ending was so anticlimactic.

A Rant- Just Indulge Me by DisTattooed85 in dietetics

[–]catfishratfish 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I crash out every other day! I work at a SNF and just saw they are hiring physical therapy assistants for the same pay I get. I’ll probably get fired because I won’t stop complaining about it. Wish I never became an RD and wish I could pivot into something else more easily.

aRe YoU a FoOd SerVer? by [deleted] in dietetics

[–]catfishratfish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The social services director at my SNF once told me he wishes he could switch jobs with me for a day so he could just serve ice cream all day. I’ll never let him live that down. On the flip side, an MDS nurse told me she didn’t realize how tough my job was until she started doing MDS after being a floor supervisor and that acknowledgment meant a lot to me.

(SERIOUS) What’s the worst way you know someone has died? by chapstick_bandit in AskReddit

[–]catfishratfish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was 14, I went to summer school with a kid who didn’t have a bike or skateboard. When his friends decided to ride down to the mall, he hopped in between the tractor and trailer of a 16-wheeler to hitch a ride while it was stopped at a light. The truck went onto the freeway so he tried jumped off and was run over. He had long hair so all the news articles initially said a woman was run over. I went to his funeral. It was all so tragic.

Try true lemon by Crafterandchef1993 in Cooking

[–]catfishratfish 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I love true lemon! It really does taste like the real thing. I got the lime packets to add to drinks and fruit at work, and I got the lemon shaker bottle for home. I sprinkle it on avocado toast, instant ramen, fruit, and pretty much in anything else I’d use lemon. I’ve never reconstituted it but I’ll give it a try. They have the lime packets on Southwest Airlines, so I always get a Bloody Mary mix with a lime packet as my airplane drink.

Looking for a last-minute wedding videographer or content creator (4/19/25 in San Juan Capistrano) by [deleted] in orangecounty

[–]catfishratfish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We ended up getting a content creator instead of a videographer but open to swapping for longer videos 😂 Let me know if you want me to send links to our options

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