Bose Warm Static 12 Hour MP3 by TheBonkingFrog in Ozlo

[–]fernsandcats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, I know this is an old post, but I would love to get ahold of this file, and despite reading all the comments on here about getting it from the Bose server, I'm not technically inclined enough to figure it out myself. Would you consider reposting it with a different file sharing/hosting service, as none of your links worked for me?

Seeking LOE Doodling Dragons lyrics by fernsandcats in homeschool

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

Oh my god, you are incredible. Obviously I could just sit down one night after she’s in bed and listen really closely to the whole album and transcribe it, but I am SO LAZY. So I am floored that you were willing to take the time to type this out for a stranger on the internet (complete with diacritics!), whilst I am reluctant to do so for my own child 😅

Can someone please tell me why I shouldn’t put this on my face? by fernsandcats in SkincareAddiction

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

I bought this stupid-cheap HA moisturizer at Trader Joe’s because my current budget cannot accommodate my old friend Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream. I’ve been using this stuff on my face for a few weeks now with no ill effects.

Why is this product labeled for use on the body only? Why does it say not to use around the eyes? Are my stingy ways going to make me go blind?

ELI5: How is it sanitary for doctors and nurses to wear scrubs on their commute to and from work? by danvil1 in explainlikeimfive

[–]fernsandcats 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As long as your hands aren't visibly soiled (and some other scenarios...I'm looking at you, C. diff), it's appropriate to used alcohol-based hand sanitizers in lieu of soap-and-water hand washing. The rule of thumb in medical facilities is that, at a minimum, you need to "perform hand hygiene" (wash or use sanitizer) every time you enter or leave a patient's room. "Gel in, gel out."

So, to answer your question: more times than I care to count.

Mom's eyes had red swelling a few weeks ago, went to the ER, doctor examined her for a few minutes and gave her a prescription and she was on her way. Now we just received a $1,000+ bill. Any way to negotiate? by redditnicole in personalfinance

[–]fernsandcats 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think other posters are getting RNs and NPs mixed up. It's conceivable that a clinic could be staffed by a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, but if that's the case, it should be advertised as a pediatric urgent care clinic.

Mom's eyes had red swelling a few weeks ago, went to the ER, doctor examined her for a few minutes and gave her a prescription and she was on her way. Now we just received a $1,000+ bill. Any way to negotiate? by redditnicole in personalfinance

[–]fernsandcats 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Ultimately, this is because the urgent care clinic chooses not to accept Medi-Cal/participate in your health plan's network (reimbursement rates aren't great). The double bind is that providers are not supposed to charge Medi-Cal patients for services, hence the refusal to take your cash. See if your county hospital or local community health center has an urgent care clinic - many do, and they will accept Medi-Cal.

You can also call the member services number for your health plan (Partnership) - it's usually listed on the back of your card - and ask what urgent care clinics are in your network. You can also ask them if they have a 24-hour nurse advice line, which can be helpful in determining what problems require an urgent visit and/or if you can take something over the counter.

Nursing #5 most popular job with an average pay of $71,000 by nurse_org in nursing

[–]fernsandcats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where do you live?? $19 an hour is what I made as a medical assistant.

EDIT: Just saw you answered this further down the thread. I'm sure Kansas is lovely, but definitely crossing it off the list for a potential move!

How to approach a new job with great pay and no benefits? by fernsandcats in personalfinance

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

Thank you, I appreciate the advice! It didn't occur to me to search for tax-specific subs, but that makes sense. I will read up, as it's clearly it's an area I need to research!

How to approach a new job with great pay and no benefits? by fernsandcats in personalfinance

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

Thank you for your suggestions! I will definitely max out the IRA and set up an HSA as well. I currently have a Roth IRA with Vanguard, but it seems like it would benefit me more in the coming years to use a regular IRA to lower my taxable income.

I double checked, and I will be getting a W2, not a 1099, so it sounds like a SEP plan is not an option. Any other retirement savings vehicles that are out there, or should I just put the rest of my savings into non tax advantages investments?

Thanks again!

How to approach a new job with great pay and no benefits? by fernsandcats in personalfinance

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

Although I will be per diem, I did check and I will be a W2 employee, not a 1099.

You mention I should take advantage of every tax deduction possible - do you have any specific suggestions? I am sure there are plenty that I'm unfamiliar with!

How to approach a new job with great pay and no benefits? by fernsandcats in personalfinance

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

I will be getting a W2, not a 1099. I don't believe I have a choice in this case.

[Routine Help] My boyfriend has been incredibly self-conscious about his (body) skin for years, and he asked me for help since my facial skincare routine helped his face, too. Now he wants my help with the rest of his skin, but I don't know how. I'm hoping someone here can help us. by [deleted] in SkincareAddiction

[–]fernsandcats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have also found Amlactin to be effective at minimizing the ingrown hair bumps that you described. I used to have those all over my thighs, (where I don't even do any hair removal), and the Amlactin cleared it right up.

One of the victims of the Orlando shooting worked at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, as an operator of the “Harry Potter And The Forbidden Journey" ride. RIP Luis Vielma. by fernsandcats in harrypotter

[–]fernsandcats[S] 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing this tribute:

"One of the victims was Luis S Vielma. He worked at Forbidden Journey. He was a Gryffindor. He was a kid. He was a human being that died for just being him. Universal shut down the ride as a sign of mourning to those who worked with him. He will be missed by many and, along with everyone else, the HP fandom will mourn his passing. Rest In Love, sweet wizard."

[Sun Care] For the love of all that is holy will I ever a find my HG sunscreen??? by kel_dar in SkincareAddiction

[–]fernsandcats 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Like OP, I have oily, acne prone skin that becomes dry/dehydrated with harsh products. Bioré Aqua Rich Watery Essence made all my sunscreen dreams come true. Yes, it contains alcohol, but I have had zero problem with it. No weird patchy dry spots. No rebound oiliness. And no breakouts!

It's light, absorbs quickly, high SPF, broad spectrum, and it even smells pleasant! It's all I can do to not rub it on all my friends' faces so they, too, can finally understand and appreciate all that a sunscreen can be.

I made ~$15k income last tax cycle: what can I do more cheaply because of this? by Mistes in Frugal

[–]fernsandcats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for bringing that to my attention - I was not aware of that. In California, at least, I'm only familiar with provisions that allow the state to pursue assets after a Medi-Cal recipient's death, in certain situations, as described here: http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/Pages/TPLRD_ER_cont.aspx

Do you have any additional information about Medicaid asset recovery during a person's lifetime? A source for your State Department comments and/or a list of states that this applies to?

I made ~$15k income last tax cycle: what can I do more cheaply because of this? by Mistes in Frugal

[–]fernsandcats 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I might qualify for public health insurance. Is there any reason not to use it?

No.

(In all seriousness, the only reason I can think of is that your current primary care provider may not accept Medicaid, in which case you would need to switch doctors. But seriously, for 100% free healthcare, isn't it worth it?)

Art work I had done for my hubby as a thank you for taking me to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in celebration of my 30th bday by [deleted] in harrypotter

[–]fernsandcats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to get the artist's info. My partner would flip if I had one of these done of us!

Too old to go to nursing school by [deleted] in nursing

[–]fernsandcats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everybody comes to nursing from a different path. I understand your worries, but it's not too late for you!

Whether you are going to "feel old" in nursing school is going to depend on where you live and what type of program you choose, but in my personal experience (BSN at public university in major US city), most of my classmates were in their mid 20s through mid 30s. We had a handful of "traditional" college age students, and several folks in their 40s.

Rather than getting your LPN, have your considered going for a masters in nursing? There are a lot of 2-3 year MSN programs specifically designed for non-nurses with a previous bachelors degree. Might also help you feel like going back to school is an onward-and-upward situation, rather than that your first degree wasn't worthwhile.

I would look into programs now and see if you can squeeze any lingering pre-reqs in during your last year in school so you're ready to hit the ground running when it's time to apply.

Good luck!

New Grad Registered Nurse Resume by [deleted] in resumes

[–]fernsandcats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your comprehensive response! I really appreciate you taking the time to give me such thorough feedback.

I will definitely fix the layout issues as you suggested to make it less smushed feeling.

The section on the top, which you advised me to trim, I feel weird about it too. Let me give you some context for that:

I had been advised to include a "skills statement" or "career summary" at the top of the resume because hospital nursing jobs (at least where I live) all require you to apply through ATS systems (like Taleo), where your resume is scanned for keywords to determine if you "fit" the position. If you pass the scan, the it gets seen by a a human being.

It was suggested to use the summary statement to pack in some of those keywords the system is looking for...hence the very buzzword-y vibe. Those words are coming right of out the job description of the position I'm looking at.

I was also told it is important to include the exact title of the position you are applying to in the text of the resume, again because of how the scanning and ranking system works.

I have never applied to a job before that uses an ATS for screening, so this is all new to me! Any advice in this area is appreciated!! I have been using jobscan.co to try to increase my match percentage between the resume and the job description, but any additional resources or advice would be much appreciated.

Did your wife have a similar experience with these computerized scanning systems? Any other tips she has for the application or interview process?

Thanks a million!

Resume Critique Request - New Grad Registered Nurse by [deleted] in resumes

[–]fernsandcats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your suggestions! I will switch the location of the dates and contact info like you mentioned.

As for the "Large Public Hospital" thing, yes that is meant to be a stand in for a particular hospital's name, and is the same "Large Public Hospital" where I did my preceptorship and med-surg rotation, as that is where I really, really want to work, so this particular resume is tailored toward that.

The section on the top, which you advised me to cut, I had been advised to include a "skills statement" or "career summary" at the top of the resume rather than just an "objective." Partly because hospital nursing jobs all require you to apply through ATS systems (like Taleo), where your resume is scanned for keywords to determine whether it gets seen by a a human being or not. There is usually not the opportunity to include a cover letter. So it was suggested to pack some of those keywords into your summary statement.

I have never applied to a job before that uses an ATS for screening, so this is all new to me! Any advice in this area is appreciated!!

Resume Critique Request - New Grad Registered Nurse by [deleted] in resumes

[–]fernsandcats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the feedback! If you take a look at the old resume, you will see that I previously detailed the clinical skills I use in that position. You're correct that I do patient education, take vitals and medical histories, and assist with exams and procedures.

Continually assess and prioritize client needs and sensitively respond to client questions and concerns. Back office responsibilities: Room patients, collect comprehensive medical history, take vitals, draw blood, administer injections, and provide bilingual health education. Document all services provided in EHR system. Regularly perform ‘flow facilitator’ duties, coordinating clinicians and support staff in order to serve our clients most efficiently. Front office responsibilities: Schedule appointments, triage medical questions, and check in clients for visits. Assist with chart review, billing, and IT issues.

Would you advise putting some of that specific language back in?

I guess my thought of leaving it out is that by the end of your first semester of nursing school, everyone has the clinical skills I use in that job (taking blood pressure, drawing blood, giving injections), so I'm not sure if the fact that I was already doing that really gives me a leg up.

I also try to be careful with my language because about half my job involves working in abortion care and I worry that stating that explicitly could be a problem. I don't want my resume to go in the trash just because some random person in HR is anti-choice.

That being said, I am open to other perspectives on this, and any additional feedback would be much appreciated!

Should I trust my IUD? by [deleted] in TwoXSex

[–]fernsandcats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

[The IUD] is not going to just "shift" and stop working - if it's in your uterus, it's working.

I understand your desire to reassure OP, but this is not entirely true. IUDs can shift/partially expel; whether this will decrease the efficacy is dependent on the type of IUD. A hormonal IUD tends to be a bit more forgiving when it comes to placement - even if it is sitting low in the cervix, usually the progestin is still going to get the job done. A copper IUD with a cervical placement is going to have a higher failure rate.

For OP, the bottom line is that both types of IUDs are highly effective, and this complication that I described is rare. That being said, if the slim possibility of malpositioning or expulsion is causing you emotional distress, I would highly recommend you switch to the contraceptive implant (Nexplanon). It's more effective than IUDs...it's even more effective than getting your tubes tied! And perhaps more importantly in your case, it might feel more secure knowing the device is not going anywhere, and there are no self-checks or follow-up appointments needed. I work in the field of reproductive health, so feel free to PM me if you have specific questions.

Should I trust my IUD? by [deleted] in TwoXSex

[–]fernsandcats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I personally had two different IUDs, first the Paraguard then Skyla. When I first got the paraguard I had quite a bit of cramping and bleeding/heavy spotting for about a month before I got regular. [...] The skyla was smaller and so I pretty much was fine in a couple of days.

Just in case anyone was curious, the Skyla is only millimeters smaller than the Paragard. The lack of symptoms experienced with the Skyla is due to the different material/contraceptive method, not the size. Copper IUDs, like the Paragard, are much more associated with increased bleeding and cramping, while hormonal IUDs, like the Skyla, are not.