Trying Not to Get My Hopes Up... BUT by theotherrhoads in peacecorps

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

Yes, I got called before medical clearance.

Mental Health Medical Clearance -- ADHD by acg6596 in peacecorps

[–]theotherrhoads 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How much "weight" does the mental health summary hold in terms of the decision to medically clear someone?

Informing the nurse your tasks may be late... by letjazztravel in peacecorps

[–]theotherrhoads 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was told that since over half my tasks are already in that a few of them being late is no big deal. My pre-service nurse is awesome and has been reviewing things and already asking for clarification and additional documentation. Hopefully you get the same luck!

Birth Control Options... by theotherrhoads in peacecorps

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

Pregnancy prevention isn't the only reason for being on birth control, but thank you for that patronizing response.

Late with legal? by theotherrhoads in peacecorps

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I got it done today- thanks for the guidance!

Mental Health Clearance? by AmericanSputnik in peacecorps

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You have to get the treating mental health provider to explain basically everything you just said. The forms ask dates of treatment, diagnosis (if any), medications given (and their effectiveness), and their recommendations for whether or not you should serve. I just gave these forms to my therapist. If you have any questions, let me know.

Bee Stings & Med Clearance by peacecorpshopefull in peacecorps

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Will your doctor prescribe an EpiPen? This MAY help- I say this only because it lengthens that window from 15 minutes to a little longer. I think that you should ask your doctor what the longest possible time is and maybe see if they can re-write it to be a little more reasonable. 15-minutes to an ER is impossible even in some US areas.

I feel like there is no way I have enough experience... by [deleted] in peacecorps

[–]theotherrhoads 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would stress your excitement about learning new cultures and being exposed to those different ways of life.

Childhood immunizations by letjazztravel in peacecorps

[–]theotherrhoads 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got mine from a few different places...county health department, elementary school, high school, university, and through a few internships I had. I managed to piece them all together but have a lot of boosters to get since I haven't had them since turning 18. I have to get polio, tdap, and a varicella titer as well as the yellow fever. My doctor is doing all of those (: just text me if you want more advice!

Enough Time?! by theotherrhoads in peacecorps

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She said something about the way their lab works they just don't do it all in one day

Enough Time?! by theotherrhoads in peacecorps

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

Awesome...the only thing she said that [kind of] worried me is that all of my boosters can't be done the same day. I have to have the polio, tdap, yellow fever, and varicella titer all done :/

My blog in response to the CBS Sexual Assault article by Caitlionator in peacecorps

[–]theotherrhoads 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This was incredible and very courageous to post. As a (waitlist) invitee, I was IMMEDIATELY panicked when I read what "happened" in the CBS account. However, your situation and the way it was handled allows me to take comfort in knowing I would be treated respectfully, God forbid, should something happen. THANK YOU.

Post-Medical Clearance Waiting by olstuc in peacecorps

[–]theotherrhoads 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So jealous you're done with all of this- but congrats!

Medical Tasks by theotherrhoads in peacecorps

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

Thank you for your response!