registered nurse

graduate assistant

graduate researcher

registered nurse - medical / surgical

medical assistant

The University of Toledo

The union is a joke. We pay dues, but get no benefit. Our annual raises are also a joke. We get a 1% cost of living increase, if the University decides to give it. It has been denied in previous years because it wasn't in the budget.  The cost of our health care premiums have increased drastically over the last several years. For instance, when I started 10 years ago my premiums were around 180$ per month. Now they are$165 per pay period (every 2 weeks). The University this year decided to make the employees pay a larger percentage of the insurance premiums to help save the University money. I don't like that I am getting a pay decrease in order to save the University money. We also have recently been required to pay for parking, and no longer have access to the on site gym unless we pay a monthly membership fee. 
The treatment by management is also unfair, even though you would think that with a union they wouldn't be able to do that, but when you file a complaint with the union, they don't actually do anything. They pass your concern off and seems to be on the side of the University rather than the employees. 
I have seen some employees get away with taking vacation when they hadn't even been there a year, while refusing to give a different employee time off for medical reasons because they hadn't been there for a year yet. I have seen contingent employees given first shift hours while making the full time first shift employees move to second and third shift. I have seen some employees who are able to routinely leave work for hours during the day to go to school or other personal appointments, or leave early, or flex out hours to come in at another time or another day, but if I am 5 minutes late, I get written up. 
There is also nothing done to keep employees there. I could get a job somewhere else and start at the same or only slightly lower pay. The newest employees make very close to what I make, and I have been there for 10 years. There's nothing that is keeping me here, and I am tired of all the other problems piling up. 
Am looking for a new place to work, this place is very frustrating.

As a chemical engineering student working in a lab, a typical day at work is both challenging and rewarding. Each day presents new opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge to practical experiments. I have learned the importance of precision, attention to detail, and adherence to safety protocols in a lab environment. Additionally, I have honed my analytical and problem-solving skills by troubleshooting experiments and interpreting data.

The management in the lab is supportive and encourages independent thinking while providing guidance when needed. The supervisors and professors are knowledgeable and approachable, creating a conducive learning atmosphere. Workplace culture emphasizes collaboration and teamwork, as we often work in groups to tackle complex projects. The lab is a place where diverse ideas are welcomed, fostering an environment of innovation.

The hardest part of the job is handling unexpected setbacks during experiments. It requires patience, adaptability, and the ability to think on one's feet. However, these challenges also provide invaluable learning experiences that strengthen my problem-solving abilities.

The most enjoyable part of the job is witnessing the practical application of theoretical concepts. Seeing a successful experiment come to fruition and obtaining meaningful results brings a sense of accomplishment. Moreover, working alongside passionate individuals who share a common interest in science and engineering creates a stimulating and fulfilling work environment.

The group I work with is researching a very interesting project. However due to the end of our current grant, they cannot afford to keep me for much longer. Because of this I am getting a jump start on finding my next position.
The university itself lacks organization and competent personnel. Due to state budget cuts there have been substantial layoffs and down sizing which has greatly impacted the efficiency at which work can be done.
Because of this I take care of everything myself. I run my own budget, order my own supplies, find shared equipment to use and collaborate with colleagues to get my job done quickly and under budget.
My typical day at work involves meeting volunteers at the hospital, taking them to have their blood drawn and receive the vaccine. I then process the blood to isolate serum and later B lymphocytes. Over a series of steps, B cells are fluorescently labeled with markers of interest. B cells are then processed through a FACS Aria to identify pneumococcal polysaccharide specific cells.
Pneumococcal polysaccharide specific cells are single cell sorted and expanded in culture. Supernatant is tested for immunoglobulin secretion and pneumococcal polysaccharide specificity. Secreting B cells are lysed and variable regions are amplified and analyzed from whole cell mRNA.
I love my work here. It is clinically relevant and ground breaking. Unfortunately there is just not enough left in the grant to keep me on board.

• Performed qualitative and quantitative research with large amounts of data to draw conclusions 
and set the strategic direction for investments for $1M in large-cap domestic securities within the 
S&P Index.
• Data Analysis
• Responsible for updating and maintaining the accuracy of the individual share amounts and cash 
position on Bloomberg Terminals in conformity with the portfolio bank accounts.
• Ensure that accounts must conform with regards to cash and security accounts, costs, and 
timing of charges so that accurate portfolio performance may be calculated and reported to the 
Faculty Advisor, and the Student Investment Committee on a weekly basis, and UTF on a 
quarterly basis.
• Act as an auditor on all transactions entered into the system by Treasurer.
• Analyzed financial statements and created and maintained complex financial models.
• Implemented various equity valuation models such as dividend discount and free cash flow models 
to make recommendations whether to buy, sell, or hold stocks for the University of Toledo 
Foundation.
• Assessed and managed risk level of equity portfolio and stand-alone assets through 
implementation of various risk models such as value-at-risk.
• Created weekly and monthly reconciliation reports of portfolio and also updated cash position on a 
daily basis.

While not unique to this hospital, staffing/ patient ratios on the med surg units are not what they should be to allow for quality patient care or in order for nurses to be able to take care of themselves in any reasonable, & putting in more effort via getting additional certifications & training or others being seen as more reliable is “rewarded” with being given a higher work load & more responsibility but no additional compensation.  It is not unusual to have to choose between not taking your break & staying late to finish charting, patient ratios aren’t adjusted when there is no PCT on the unit, & the union is horrifically dysfunctional. There are some great benefits - excellent retirement (if you can hang in that long) & free tuition for not only employee but immediate family - but others that are missing entirely, ie no maternity leave or short or long term disability benefits of any type, and vacation requests are often denied arbitrarily. The overall culture amongst co-workers - both other nurses & inter-professionally - is generally good on my floor/ unit & on those I’ve floated to most (other med-surg, & step downs, & psych) which, combined with the tuition & retirement benefits, is what keeps people, but those positives are doing a LOT of heavy lifting.

The awarding of position to students that were employed at this facility was based not only on the students classroom performance, but also their conduct and abilities among student campus involvement and earning University awards such as receiving Dean's letters and Honor society nomination to scholar Society's such as the  National Society of Collegiate Scholars, that I am a member of. 

As to the atmosphere within the Medical Center, I found that I was treated as a team member, performing various clerical functions,assisting of patient care and transport's within the Medical center itself. Assisting of therapy session with patient of physical, occupation and recreational therapy, with the therapist.Gave report and enter information's, within patient files such calories of meal consumption per each patient and meal served daily, liquid and water consumption through out the patient day, etc..     

I earned a letter of recommendation during my employ at this facility from the department management nursing supervision personal.

the people that I usually take care are orthopedic, infections and some medsurg. I usually check labs, check vitals, check on patients and see if they are having any kind of pain. get their medications for am do assessments. then chart if able, sometimes there are other issues to take care before charting. it could be high BP, potassium to run or maybe HB is low because of loss of blood from surgery. There is something to learn every day, For instants ortho doctors don't like to give blood after surgery because it could increase the risk of an infection to the surgical site. the managers are pretty good they usually listen. the floor I work on has a diversity of people which is nice we usually don't have any issues and work as a team on the floor. the hardest part of the job is the pain control sometimes having 3-4 patients that have pain issues could cause for a long day because of the running for medications. the most enjoyable part is when you can make the patient well and see them get up and move, it also is good to see that they issues are taken care of and they let you know they appreciate you.

A typical day at work includes cleaning, managing, sorting and analyzing huge databases for State Agency Project inaddition to website maintenance. Utilising tools to help small and medium sized industries to become energy efficient as a part of another State energy project is what we do in our lab as a team. My invidual project is on Climate Change and Public Transit Buses. My job as a Graduate Assistant have enabled me to learn various tools and methods to handle database and its security. It has taught me to be patient and even more hard working, efficient multi-tasker and punctual.

The hardest part would be to adjust the time I dedicate to the different projects each passing day and every hour. Also, keeping up with the fast pacedness of the demands of the job and coming up with innovative ideas to efficiently work on the databases.

The most enjoyable part is the amount of knowledge that can be gathered everyday from the trials to perform various operations accurately. Being able to take a break over a cup of coffee is something that makes me happy too.

A typical day at work includes calling prospective students interested in attending the university of Toledo. It's my responsibility to provide these students with information about UT and inform them of missing credentials that they must turn in in order to complete their application.  After guiding the students through the steps of the admission process, I inform them about other upcoming UT events that they should attend.  At this job I work with 9 other coworkers and we each work at our own computer station.  My coworkers personalities usually vary throughout the week depending on their mood or personal life. Sometimes they are silly, fun, outgoing, and some days they can be calm, quiet, and reserved.  I don't consider this job to be hard or challenging in any way.  But the most enjoyable part of this job is talking to so many different students each day and helping them began making college decisions.  Management at this job are very professional and serious about new student recruitment and great customer service.

Typical day as a PCA on a trauma step down unit, is extremely demanding of time, and effort. I answer call lights, give baths, blood sugar checks, change linens for about 25-30 patients. Sit on 1:1 and watch patients to make sure they do not hurt themselves or someone else. My duties  used  to  include vitals as well but  have recently become the RNs duty.Things I have learned while  working here for the past 2 years is to slow down sometimes, have patience, it takes  a team in this profession to get the job done, breathe and ask for help if your feeling overwhelmed, its all about the patient their wellbeing and safety so customer service is a large part of my position.  Management has recently changed for the better on this floor, he uses a more democratic approach and is always keeping us updated. My co-workers are amazing, like  anywhere I feel  some pull  their weight more than others but overall  we have a exceptional group. The hardest  part of my job is that I can not be 50 places at once. The most enjoyable is being able  to make someone  laugh, smile, or feel accomplished at some of their most vulnerable moments.

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