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I’ve been diabetic for 35 years and have been using the Dexcom G7 and Tandem Mobi since they came out. I’ve also used their predecessors over the years.
My Tandem Mobi has been replaced twice, and over the past five months, I’ve had more Dexcom sensors fail early than actually make it through the full 10 days.
At this point, I’m just looking for diabetes technology that works consistently. I really like the Tandem Mobi algorithm and closed loop system, so I’m hesitant to switch, but I’m getting frustrated with the reliability issues.
For those of you who have tried different pumps/CGMs, what are you currently using and loving? And what have you used that you definitely would NOT recommend?

Deleted. Clearly not the supportive group I thought this was.
No phi was posted whatsoever. None.
I’m a seasoned NP with many years of experience, this is not a case that I will refer out. While I thought I might gain unique feedback, and I did from a couple posts, the majority was pretty unhelpful or pointless.

If Psych NPs are becoming colder to each other, it’s a bad sign for our profession.
Remember how we learned that nurses eat there young? Let’s learn from that and support our workforce as a whole, welcome questions, and provide high quality and evidence based feedback.

I’d really appreciate any recommendations if you know of a program that fits what I’m looking for!

I already have an MSN and am a PMHNP, and I’ve gone down several rabbit holes with AI-generated recommendations that weren’t applicable to my situation. 😅 So I’m hoping to hear from people who have actually been through the process or know of programs that meet these criteria:

• **I’m looking for a MSN to DNP + FNP or primary care AG Certificate that's online (I understand that clinicals will be in-person).
• Hybrid programs are fine, as long as any required on-campus/in-person components are only 1–2 times per semester.
• Preferably a public university.

If you’ve found a program that fits these criteria, I’d be so grateful if you could share the name or your experience. Thank you!

My spouse and I are celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary with a trip to Santa Fe, and we’d love some local recommendations!
We’re looking for experiences that feel special and uniquely New Mexican….not typical tourist attractions.
We enjoy great food, beautiful scenery, art, anything experiential, and anything romantic or memorable.

A few questions:
- What’s the one thing you’d recommend for celebrating a big milestone anniversary in or around Santa Fe?
- Best restaurant for a truly special dinner?
- Favorite spa, hot springs, or relaxing experience?
- Any scenic drives, hikes, or sunset spots that are worth it?
- Hidden gems that most visitors miss?
- Is there anything within an hour or two of Santa Fe that’s absolutely worth the drive?

We’re open to splurging a bit since it’s our 10th anniversary. We’d rather have amazing memories than just check off the usual tourist attractions.
Thanks in advance!

Some background: I lost my mom at a young age and come from a small, dysfunctional family. When I got married 10 years ago, I really hoped my husband’s family would become an extension of my own. Unfortunately, that hasn’t been how things turned out.
There are two reasons my relationship with my mother-in-law has broken down, and now I want to know if my boundaries are reasonable (my husband questions them)

First: I have an older daughter from a previous relationship. My mother-in-law adored her, but as my daughter became a teenager and we went through the normal parent/teen struggles, she would vent to my mother-in-law about me. Instead of helping her see my perspective or encouraging her to talk with me, my mother-in-law agreed with her and spoke negatively about me. She never allowed my daughter to criticize her own son, though. My daughter is now an adult, and while she doesn’t think this affected our relationship, I truly believe it made an already difficult season much harder. I truly worry that the same issues may happen with my son.

Second: A couple of years ago, my mother-in-law came to visit right before a major storm. I had already tried to reset myself from the previous issues that happened with my daughter. For the storm, we evacuated together while my my husband stayed behind until the last minute. Out of nowhere, she decided she wanted to fly home, reasoning unclear. My sister-in-law and I helped arrange the flight. The next morning, she woke up furious, blamed me for her leaving, raised her voice at me, and insisted I wanted her gone…which couldn’t have been further from the truth. I was shocked. After that, something changed for me. I felt defeated and I no longer felt that there was any hope for us to have the close relationship that I wanted.

My husband doesn’t believe in setting boundaries with his mom and won’t stand up to her. Outside of this issue, he’s a wonderful husband, but on this topic we are completely opposite.
For the last two years, when we visit his family, I stay in a hotel and join everyone in the evenings while my husband and son spend most of the day with them. If his parents visit us, they stay in our house. I’ve asked that my husband be home for all future visits after the evacuation disaster . I don’t want to host or spend time alone with my mother-in-law anymore. If my husband has to work, I’d rather his parents come another weekend.
My husband feels that our son is missing out on time with his grandparents. I see it differently. I think the parent-child relationship comes first, and given my past experience with my daughter, I no longer fully trust my mother-in-law not to undermine that relationship if conflict ever arises.

So my question is: Am I being unreasonable requiring my husband to be present whenever his mother visits? Or is that a fair boundary after everything that’s happened?

I’m in my early 40s and have been looking into stepping up my skincare game, but I’m honestly shocked by the cost of some of these treatments. Sculptra, Ultherapy, and similar procedures all sound great, but spending $1,000+ (and sometimes much more) per treatment is outside my budget.

For context, I already do:
-Microneedling
-Occasional chemical peels
-A solid skincare routine

I’m mainly interested in:
-Skin tightening
-Improving texture and firmness
-Preventing further aging

I’m not opposed to in-office treatments, but I really want to avoid spending thousands on something with subtle results.

I’d love to hear from people who feel they got the biggest bang for their buck vs what felt over price and not worth it? (lasers, RF microneedling, IPL, Sculptra, Sofwave, etc.) Approximate costs would be really helpful as well. I live in a high cost of living area, and I’m not opposed to traveling for a decent price.

Thanks! I’m trying to be strategic and realistic rather than chasing every new treatment. 😊

The prices have exploded in Tampa. Curious what everyone else is payment elsewhere in FL.
14x25 pool with a simple water feature and minimal tiling = $100-$110k from 2 different local companies.

Omg these started appearing 6 months ago. I’m 50 units of tox in no big difference. Bands are still very apparent. Has anyone done DIY tox? I’m too scared to talk to my face, but wondering if these would be a little easier.

I'm staying pretty central but don't mind traveling/exploring outside of this area. Looking for local- vibe cafes for a morning meal + coffee.

I would LOVE to learn ERP. I've already watched the NOCD videos, but feel like I need something more. Has anyone taken a class that really helped them move from enjoying the idea or ERP to doing it well with patients?

Tips for traveling with a 7yo
I can't believe I'm asking this. My 7yo is a world traveler, but he's started to enjoy it less as he gets older.
This summer we are going to Paris for a week and I'm having flashbacks to our last big trip to Tuscany. He hated all the adorable Italian towns and complained endlessly. I don't want him to be on a screen the entire time, and I hope he will learn to love travel one day, but today I need all the tips to try to make it pleasant. 😄

Occasionally I have patients who are very stable, busy with life, and difficult to engage in conversation despite using open-ended questions. Some simply do not have much to discuss, and I struggle to keep the visit going face-to-face for 20–30 minutes. However, my job requires the full appointment time to be spent face-to-face, and appointments are timed and recorded.

I really struggle with this because I want to do the right thing ethically and still meet my job requirements. I can’t imagine I’m the only one who occasionally encounters patients like this. How are others handling these situations while still meeting documentation and workplace expectations?

I want to add that all of our patients are cash pay so insurance requirements are not the issue.

I’m interested in receiving advanced training and administering Botox and similar meds. For those who have gone down this path, what are the best programs?

Is an online only programreally feasible or is it better to go in person? I leaning towards in person.