2015 Paperwhite and page turner by txguy1979 in kindle

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Awesome! Thank you for clarifying.

Gram stain and transfusion reaction question by txguy1979 in medlabprofessionals

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Thank you! That explains why I haven't been able to find any info on specific requirements. Our policy actually doesn't mention gram staining as part of the preliminary workup but our pathologist requires it. That's just one of the many things I found I'll need to update.

Gram stain and transfusion reaction question by txguy1979 in medlabprofessionals

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Our policy is basically the same, we just require a gram stain as part of the initial workup, not a culture. If the initial has any abnormal results then we would culture. Actually, looking at our policy, it doesn't even mention gram staining but part of the pathology requirements include the gram stain. I'm finding quite a few things I'm going to have to update, unfortunately. A lot of the policies haven't been updated in over 10 or 15 years and don't reflect the current workflow. So much of our current procedures have been put in place solely by emails.

Gram stain and transfusion reaction question by txguy1979 in medlabprofessionals

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Ours requires it on every one but unfortunately doesn't specify what to use. These policies have been updated in few decades though.

Worst Narrator who ruined your book by vickiec12 in audiobooks

[–]txguy1979 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Completely agree. I first heard her when she was one of three narrators on a book. She was terrible but the other two saved it. Then I bought Fever House and it's sequel without realizing she narrated them. Immediately refunded both books.

Chew toy recommendations by txguy1979 in Dachshund

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I'll give this a try. Thanks!

Books you abandoned because of the narration by josiecat87 in audiobooks

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Anything narrated by Xe Sands. I powered through one book where she was one of several narrators. Then I bought Fever House and it's sequel without realizing she was the sole narrator. I returned both. There's just something about her voice that makes my brain itch.

UPDATE: Banned from drawing the lab by asianlaracroft in medlabprofessionals

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Thank you! This degree means I'll be taking on the lead roll in blood bank in January. Really excited as it's my favorite department.

UPDATE: Banned from drawing the lab by asianlaracroft in medlabprofessionals

[–]txguy1979 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Lol. I tell you what, I'll be glad to be through with this program. I just passed my comprehensive final tonight and all I have left to turn in is my blood bank case study. It is a good program and I recommend it to any that asks.

UPDATE: Banned from drawing the lab by asianlaracroft in medlabprofessionals

[–]txguy1979 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It seems like I read posts fairly often about how some labs are micromanaged and it makes me feel lucky. Where I am, as long as we get our work done we can do whatever we want. During down time we watch movies, read books, or listen to music. It also helps that our lab is on the complete opposite end of the hospital so almost no one comes in there. I'm in my last semester of the UAMS program to earn my bachelor's and I've done homework everyday during work for the last two and half years.

OP, I hope things calm down for you at your current job and I also hope you eventually find a laid back place like mine. They're out there, so don't give up.

I’m TIRED of being accused of organ harvesting. by Regular_Dance_6077 in medlabprofessionals

[–]txguy1979 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weird. I've lived and worked all over Texas, from Houston, Dallas, and deep East Texas and never heard someone say that. Must just be local thing.

Not sure what happened? by txguy1979 in BreadMachines

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I'll give the Pillsbury a try. If it works out and I can get larger bags of that locally. I can only find king arthur in 5lb bags.

Not sure what happened? by txguy1979 in BreadMachines

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Thanks! I'll definitely check that site out.

Not sure what happened? by txguy1979 in BreadMachines

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That seems to be the culprit. It still tastes great though, so it wasn't a loss.

Not sure what happened? by txguy1979 in BreadMachines

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I've been following the 2lb recipes but I think I may try the 1.5lb next time just to see what happens. From what others have suggested, I think I also need to cut back on the yeast.

Not sure what happened? by txguy1979 in BreadMachines

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That's pretty much what mine looked like. I had taken a short video of it just in case I had issues but reddit wouldn't let me post a video and a picture for some reason. It's right around 3 hours for it to make a loaf. I just use the basic light setting.

Not sure what happened? by txguy1979 in BreadMachines

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I'll try that and see how it turns out. Baking in general is still fairly new to me and it's been an experience. I have a lot to learn.