Recent content by sliceofbread136

I think when tuition is as high as 70k it shouldn’t be a problem to complain when you think you are getting a subpar educational experience. Having a mid level precept a whole rotation is likely a cost saving measure and on average will provide a less effective clinical experience for the...

I can see that. I still use my notes to keep patient info and plan organized (given I cover up to 40 patients now as opposed to 8)

rhinovirus is still running rampant, all the severe asthma exacerbations I have seen have been rhino. Couple ecmo cases

UpToDate, PALs, know how to use an ambubag

Top peds really isn’t that competitive compared to the top of other specialties (atleast in my experience). Top Im is much more competitive.

Honestly I don’t think it’s super duper competitive. Probably fairly similar to internal medicine and a bit more competitive than peds (which is not competitive). It can be a bit more chance based with lower numbers of residents, but I wouldn’t stress. It’s not neurosurgery or anything

Unfortunately when you are busy it takes more time to have someone else do something and then you have to follow it up. This is especially true when someone is new and there will have to be a lot of changes to what is done. you’ll learn the scut like orders later, I wouldn’t focus on that. I...

I’ve found my engineering background useful. When you simplify the pulmonary system it is an rc circuit. Knowing about time constants and such is actually pretty useful clinically

This is horrible and really emphasizes the state of our country. Politicians and business people are giving themselves hazard pay to do zoom meetings while we work on the front lines often for less compensation than before. These will certainly be looked at as dark days

15 minute is more than reasonable. Having someone to go to when needed makes 100% of the difference. What I don’t get though is those who push for complete independent autonomy. Responsibility and actually having to make the call can be brutal. I don’t think people who want more autonomy...

I would hate to be an independently practicing nicu nnp. Being a liability sponge while having no clue what I’m doing and taking care of children that could get very sick almost instantaneously. Although I don’t understand the independent practice push in general. As I get further along and am...

I’d rather have mechanical engineering knowledge and be able to truly understand the physics of a collapsible tube in a pressurized space. Would be much more useful IMO

thanks man, actually makes me feel better

I got the first vaccine dose more than two weeks ago (Pfizer) so hopefully I have some protection...

Anyone else get anxious after an exposure? I can’t help but worry for my own health and the health of my family and friends who I could potentially spread it to. Just venting, anyone else get similar feelings? Waiting for the negative test is the worst part. I know this is part of the job...