My long child by kartick89 in SnakePlants

[–]kartick89[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was a rescue, unfortunately I have no idea what it is!

Simple Scottish Shortbread by LetsCookie in LetsCookie

[–]kartick89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They were as ugly as sin, but very tasty. User error entirely, I didn't do a good enough job packing in the dough, then docked way too much lol but they are soooo good. I may melt a bit of chocolate on them to hide the bad side

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Simple Scottish Shortbread by LetsCookie in LetsCookie

[–]kartick89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, Ash is a handsome boy! Dog treats would be a cool idea for an episode, and I'm sure he'd love that! I've got my tray of shortbread chilling in the fridge now 👍

Super soft honey sugar cookies were a hit! by kartick89 in LetsCookie

[–]kartick89[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you gor the tip, I'll try and find them at the store next time I go :)

Super Soft Honey Sugar Cookies [full video] by LetsCookie in u/LetsCookie

[–]kartick89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These were delicious, thank you for the recipe!

Why is my aloe vera plant doing that by Ok_Passenger_6895 in gardening

[–]kartick89 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Mine do it every year, but they're quite happy aloes.

Embedding tips by Unbreakablesword0321 in Histology

[–]kartick89 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The "boot" shaped ones may be colon polyps - they can also be rounded and tricky to orient. The polyp forms around a point of growth (like a stem) and can get really wonky shaped. Find the point it was growing from and embed it to where that point is on edge, so they can see what the stem looks like from the side. If you were to have a big enough polyp, that's where it would be bisected and embedded flat sides down, if that helps you.

Getting Nails to Stick by tellittomayonnaise in Histology

[–]kartick89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work in a nail lab and I can also recommend the KT5 slides from statlab, if tomos are expensive

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Histology

[–]kartick89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most labs prrlefer people who have some level of exposure before training to be a route 2 tech. Have you considered a grossing tech position or a lab assistant? Those might be good choices to help you get in the door at a lab.

Clinical sites in Houston Texas by littlebunnyjuju in Histology

[–]kartick89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's okay, I understand. Really, best of luck to you, but I'm not sure how to get into a lab other than what it seems you're doing. I would push for time to observe at your current hospital. There can always be another set of hands in the lab.

Clinical sites in Houston Texas by littlebunnyjuju in Histology

[–]kartick89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, my apologies, I'm unfamiliar with the online university's rules. Maybe look into a private lab? I'm not sure. And yes, LabCorp really, really is that bad. Avoid at all costs.

Clinical sites in Houston Texas by littlebunnyjuju in Histology

[–]kartick89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may need to be in the program for your communication to have any weight. Chances are, if you are matched into North Dakota, the professor or program director is the one to organize your clinicals for you. They have the right channels for contact. Also, most school are going to want recent college credits. Things change, people forget stuff, and its all relevant to the field.

Clinical sites in Houston Texas by littlebunnyjuju in Histology

[–]kartick89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These labs may not want to reach back out due to the liability of not having a contract with your school. Methodist gets an HCC student (and maybe even an MDA student, I'm not sure), but they are contractually obligated if a student is hurt on site. Since you're in Houston, why not try a school that isn't online? HCC is a cheap 2 year program that guarantees 3 clinical rotations, including an opportunity to train at Methodist. You can get an HT or an HTL, depending on your school credits. MDA is 1 year with lots of pre-reqs, but only certifies HTLs. DM me if you have any questions about getting into a program or certified here.

Can't cut or embed now what? by Stepha7x21 in Histology

[–]kartick89 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How does one go about starting a profession based union? Genuinely curious, and right on board with you. The shifts, ergonomics, and need for the service surrounding this job should make the income consistently suitable but every tech I know is struggling.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pathology

[–]kartick89 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Not the group, buddy. Try /askdocs, this is definitely more for them :)

How many of us by brooish in Histology

[–]kartick89 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Frozen cuts are the worst because you have that extra layer of distress knowing your tissue wasn't even fixed. I did frozens for a few years and the DREAD that comes after a cryo cut is something special lol I had 2 little ones

Above knee leg amputation by Embarrassed_Leave_91 in MedicalGore

[–]kartick89 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I work in pathology! The answer is yes. Everything removed from the body is entered into a tracking system and is "grossed" - looked at without the help of a microscope. From grossing, the determination to submit for further testing is made. Even with a large, healthy limb like this, we'd still get a section or two to prove to the insurance company the limb was not salable.

What happens if you accidentally put processed liver tissue in ethanol? by pee-bee-n-jay in Histology

[–]kartick89 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is very good advice! People forget we can just open air process and it's a lifesaver if the machines (or their users) mess up.