#Course Duration: 100 Hours

[sugarcoatedcherry]

SURE SHOT WAY TO ENTER VOID

Hello again, it's been a long while since I last saw yall.

I present you guys another fail proof method to tap into the void state. After my first void success, I have been entering void with only an intent. But during my "struggling days" this method immensely helped me getting closer in my very first try.

Anyway, I strongly urge you to follow this routine in case you haven't tapped into the void state yet.

Important : it requires you to disturb your sleep cycle. You can do it everyday but I recommend taking breaks in between so as to not mess with your circadian clock. Statistically speaking you have a 100% chance of entering void within the first 5 tries.

This challenge is heavily inspired by the phase method.

I am also combining the phase method with the lucid dream WBTB + MILD method for maximum success rate because even if you don't end up having OBE you will definitely end up in a lucid dream through which you can enter void.

The phase is an umbrella term for out of body experience (OBE), sleep paralysis, lucid dreaming, void, astral projection etc.

steps:

1. Maintain a dream journal - it helps in better dream recall which inturn helps in getting more lucid in your dreams. I recommend you going through the journal before sleeping

2. Regular reality checks - perform reality checks every 2 hours or as frequently as possible. some common ones are trying to breathe with nostrils closed, try to penetrate left hand fingers into right hand palm or simply stopping for a moment and trying to really observe if you are dreaming.

4. Subliminal - you can listen to your favorite void subliminals during the day

5. At night: Sleep for the first 6 hours, wake up to an alarm. Keep your mind busy for 5-10 minutes. While still being sleepy, go to bed. You can play subliminals or binaural beats, or just keep your mind busy by focusing on breathing or counting numbers backwards.

You will either 1. enter sleep paralysis through which you can affirm for void 2. wake up in void by affirming 3. fall back to sleep and end up in a lucid dream

So you see, the intent of this method was to enter void eitherways😉

I don't have to explain more about the first two possibilities. And about the lucid dream, step 1 and 2 will immensely help you get lucid in case you don't realise you're dreaming in a dream. Once you stabilise your dream enough, you can create a portal to void.

Also note that when you go back to bed after 6 hours of sleep, you might have many awakenings after a certain duration. I suggest you make use of those and affirm for void right after you wake up without moving much

That is it guys, I promise you will come back with a success story if you follow the routine diligently for the next one week, although one week is too much and you will definitely enter void in the next 2-4 days or this very night even. It all depends on your confidence. And of course, a strong intention without wavering will also land you to void. But for those who have been struggling for a long time, do give this method a try and let me know your progress.

[the-griffons-saddlebag]

🛡 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺! Astral Aegis
Armor (shield), legendary (requires attunement) ___ This dark shield reflects an ever-present starry sky. When observed at an angle, it looks as though you could reach through its glossy surface. While holding the shield, you have immunity to radiant damage and gain a +2 bonus to your AC. This bonus is in addition to the shield’s normal bonus to AC. The shield has the following properties, which you can use while you hold it. 𝘼𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧. When a friendly creature within 30 feet of you takes radiant damage from a hostile source, you can use your reaction to magically swap places with that creature, teleporting you both, provided the other creature is willing. You then take the triggering damage, instead of the other creature, unless that creature would still be affected by the triggering effect in its new location. 𝘼𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. You can use an action to cast the “astral projection” spell from the shield, without any material components. When the spell ends, this property of the shield can’t be used again until 7 days have passed. If your silvery cord is severed, the shield is shunted into the Astral Plane and lost, but you and your companions are harmlessly returned to your bodies. 𝘼𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙒𝙖𝙧𝙙. You can perform a special ritual with the shield over the course of 1 hour, which can be done during a short rest. At the end of that time, a glimmering ward appears, centered on your location, which extends from you in a cylinder that’s 100 feet tall with a radius of 50 feet. The ward remains at that location for 24 hours or until you leave the area. For the duration, creatures can’t move or travel within the space using teleportation (except by the shield’s Astral Defender property) or by extradimensional or interplanar means. In addition, when an aberration enters the ward’s area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there, it must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or take 5d10 radiant damage. Once a creature succeeds on the saving throw, it’s immune to the effect for 24 hours. ___ ✨ Patrons get huge perks! Access this and hundreds of other item cards, art files, and compendium entries when you support The Griffon's Saddlebag on Patreon for less than $10 a month!

[keyofjetwolf]

Now that it's been a couple of days, do you have any structured commentary about the Sailor Moon Live, or is it still just (excited screaming)?

CAN SCREAMING FOREVER WORK AS A RESPONSE

That doesn't pass for structure, huh? Fair. Okay well let's spew some word-based vomit all over things. That's The Jet Wolf Way.

Spoilers for the Sailor Moon Super Live 2025 North American (read: JUST U.S. SORRY CANADA YOU'RE A PENGUIN TO US NOW) under the cut.

By which I mean specific production details, because it's the fucking Dark Kingdom plot AGAIN so like how realistically spoiled can you possibly be on that by this point.

So first and foremost let me say that I am so out of the loop that I had no idea there was a new Sailor Moon musical production AT ALL, let alone that it was coming to the States. States to which I could reasonably have access! When Doc dropped this on me, approximately three hours I think before I was going to be sitting there in a seat all of my very own, I was absolutely 100% without a single word for I think a good minute.

Life necessitated a massive shift in my day-to-day focus of course, but matters of the heart give far fewer shits. My girls are still my motherfucking girls, and while the last few years have left me with far less time and energy to scream, the desire to do so remains strong and vibrant. Midge knows each of the Inners by name, because she sees them constantly on my computer wallpapers, art on my refrigerator, the blanket that's now functionally hers. "Who's the best character in Sailor Moon?" is met, with about 95% unprompted success, with a resounding "REI HINO!!", because she's my medically perfect genius baby (and also perhaps coached on this not infrequently).

My heart is and continues to be a kaleidoscope, is what I'm trying to say. And this was something I've wanted to do, to see a production live and in person, and NEVER thought I'd have the opportunity to do. Then suddenly, not only did I learn it was happening, right here, right now, but I WOULD BE THERE. I'm not sure I can properly articulate the sudden unexpected magnitude of feelings. I have no idea what my fucking face looked like, but I hope for Doc's sake, it was pretty great.

I actually continued in a weird place of disbelief up until the very moment it began. Despite the ticket, despite the marquee, despite the incredibly thoughtful and gorgeous and wonderful Mars sweater Doc fucking MADE ME. Despite the flow of other nerds around us, despite the photo op, despite the literally unbelievable merchandise line (the shit was up with that my GOD), despite the set, despite the light, despite the literal stage with the literal signage that literally said "Sailor Moon".

LOOK AT THAT FAKE FUCKING NEWS, I apparently thought to myself.

It wasn't until the house lights went down and the Usagi body double popped her giant moon did it slam into me. It's happening, AND I AM HERE TO SEE IT.

I absolutely 100000% did not tear up a little when Rei came out, and that non-existent moistening in no way increased as she proceeded to give Usagi shit for the entire duration of her intro. No sir no ma'am, I'm both a rock and an island, you know.

The story itself, I mean -- like I said, it's the Dark Kingdom. AGAIN. But it's amazing how actually being there, being part of the whole thing? It didn't matter. It was almost ... Like, I will always always always be team "Give me something new jesus fucking wept I am begging you" for this franchise. But the fact that I knew every single beat of this tired out overplayed thing and so too did 2500 of my closest friends ... It freed me from demands. It wasn't going to be different, so it also wouldn't let me down in new and exciting ways GLARING AT YOU FOREVER CRYSTAL.

I think if this were a regular thing, this going to watch the musical LIVE and IN PERSON, then yeah, moving exactly nowhere in 30+ years would feel pale and stagnant. But we're not there, nowhere near, and so it wasn't that at all. It wasn't dull. It was home.

Because I'm me, and because I don't have the at-home freedom to pause and rewind and spend hours studying a single scene and repeatedly rewatching to catch every single detail of every single character, I of course played the "WHERE'S REI WHAT'S REI DOING" game every single second the opportunity presented itself. Consequently, I enjoyed no small amount of consistent badassery and flagrant Usagi-based protective shenanigans, including bodily shoving her this way and that and turning to snap at her when she was stupid and I was in pure heaven, kids.

I could absolutely have done with more Inners-based individual character stuff, but let's be honest, I'm basically an insatiable bottomless void there. When is enough enough? A: NEVER. But trying to be (relatively) fair and (grudgingly) concede it's not necessarily all about ME, I thought it did a good job with its balancing acts. Usagi kind of sucked in places, Mamoru's dick wasn't perpetually shoved in my mouth, the Shitennou weren't even IN the bloody thing so we didn't have to waste precious minutes there, AND MINAKO GOT TO STAB BERYL FUCK YEAH SHE DID. It even, for a couple seconds there, flirted with the idea of Beryl ALSO being stuck in a resurrection cycle, which I can't lie is intriguing as FUCK.

So yeah, I'd say I felt the production felt to me like a celebration, and for that, did its job SPECTACULARLY.

MY GIRLS

Special Bonus Awesome Notes:

Cabaret Beryl huh???? Talk about a thing I didn't know I needed but SO DID. What a magnificent way to have fun with something that might otherwise be either too slow or too dull. I legitimately didn't even realize the Shitennou weren't there until much later in the production; Beryl just FILLED the stage when she was there, and the delightfully ridiculous seasoning on the whole thing was all I needed to make the dish satisfying.

I know Holligay is a raging lesbian, but this bitch and whasserface playing Mamoru, fuck me.

I NEED NAY DESERVE THOSE TWIRLY SENSHI LIGHT THINGIES. The light peripheral game in this thing was strong as hell, and peaked exquisitely with those. From elements to symbols and back again. LOVED THEM. WANT THEM. MUST HAVE THEM. (blah blah blah Jetty you wouldn't know how to use them you'd kill yourself Jetty no blah blah)

In summation, what a glorious fucking time. I've actually been struggling a little bit with feeling I've not done anything to deserve what a wonderful, thoughtful, FUCKING UNDERHANDED AND UNTOPPABLE, gift was this experience. But I sure did get it, and I sure did love it, and it's mine now, so OH WELL I GUESS.

Allow me to leave you with this, the only tiny bit of video I took of the whole thing. Please enjoy: a) Holligay VERY CLEARLY joining in on the "Oshioki yo!" like a fucking weeb, b) how the video jumps dramatically at the opening strains of Moonlight Densetsu because the aforementioned Holligay jabbed not just her elbow but HER ENTIRE BODY into me, and c) that weeby cunt bellowing the opening syllable in "Sorry" as in "Sorry that I'm not honest" as she begins and will continue to sing the entire song in the correct tune but with the translated English lyrics. Longtime Yuri Hell's Kitchen fans, you might recognize this travesty.

IN CONCLUSION: REI HINO

[shamrockqueen]

Omega retreat : Chapter 2

Pairing: Alpha Bucky × Omega Reader

Warnings: R18, Eventual Smut, Not what it seems, talk of medical issues/illness, dating site, ABO dynamics

Word count: 2477

Chapter 1

Bucky masterlist

Summary: As an unmarked and lonely omega you find a flyer for a service called The Omega Retreat.

You are paired with a compatible alpha to spend your heat or just a week at a luxurious cabin at a forest resort. Amenities and Utilities included. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, fresh air, as well as the company of an alpha of your choosing. What could possibly go wrong?

The blue screen of your laptop lit up the dark and gloomy room as you booted it up and set your sights on the internet explorer icon.

Your eyes shift back and forth from the slightly crunched flier to the keyboard as you type up the website in the search bar.

Upon clicking enter, there is a cascade of red and pink hearts across the screen before the main page comes into view.

From the photos, it seems kind of like a glamping thing, with each couple or pairing having their own semi-remote cabin.

Singles retreats weren’t a new concept—not that you’ve ever been to one, but this would be a whole week alone with a stranger, a man, an alpha.

That familiar twang of anxiety twisted in your chest at the thought, only for it to be snuffed out by another.

‘We all have to grow up at some point’.

You eyed the two packages listed on the screen, one labeled as Silver and the other Gold. The silver package went by, Forget me knot.” and you felt yourself chuckle a little at how cheesy it sounded. It was a 4-day stay at one of the cabins with an alpha provided by the website's dating algorithm.

The Gold package had another cheesy line listed as “Heat of the Night." It listed a full-week stay for the duration of the omega’s heat with your new Alpha.

The prospect was, of course, very tantalizing, but it still didn’t fail to make you nervous. You had never spent a heat with someone before, and it seemed a little scary. Was a week with a stranger worth seeing what you were missing out on?

You clicked the icon for the Gold package without thinking further, blinking at the screen as it shifted to the sign-up page. You’d only wanted further info but it looked like only members could access it. It was, however, free to sign up, a claim made by many websites and apps before it. Yet, even at the free level, it seemed you could at least get to look at the Alpha bachelors they had in their database. Just another step to pull you in closer to spending the big bucks.

It asked for a photo at first, making you hesitate before finally deciding on one simple photo of yourself. It had been your birthday, and your mother was by your side, hugging your shoulder. You had to crop out most of your mom, but your big smile still beamed just as brightly across the screen. You typed in a shortened version of your name for your little profile, along with your age, before clicking the next button.

The page flipped to a quick questionnaire, asking about your likes and dislikes—everything from your bedtime routine to your bedroom habits. It barely toed the line of TMI, but you supposed it had to be thorough to find you a match. You clicked through each question, making sure every answer felt right. Before you could tell, it had been half an hour and you were only almost finished. You snuggled yourself into your plush couch as you finally clicked the submit button.

A little spinning heart pops up on the scream alongside ‘finding your perfect match’ underneath it. The heart spun around on the screen until the loading bar hit 100 and the page shifted over to show your results.

Your eyes widen at the selection of handsome men flooding the screen. There are more Alphas flashing over your computer than you’ve ever seen in one small space, and already there are too many to choose from.

Part of you figured that to a seasoned romantic, it would seem like small potatoes, but to you, it was more men than you knew what to do with. The only distraction that could tear your eyes away was a heart-shaped character at the corner of the screen babbling away in a little text box. His happy little demeanor reminds you of a certain talking paperclip from old office software. Only you found this little guy less irritating.

‘We have selected 20 of your most suitable partners. Please choose from the profiles below to chat and find your match.’

You clicked the speech bubble away, only for another to pop up.

‘Don’t forget to check out our selection of getaways for your official meetup’ popped up across the page.

You clicked again, and another bubble came after.

‘If for any reason you are unsatisfied with your matches, please take the quiz again.’

You take the little heart man’s words into consideration before clicking back towards the alpha profiles.

The first was a rough-looking man named Brock. Too macho for your type, and you shied away from his profile immediately.

The next one was a sweet, gentle-looking man named Steve. He seemed really interested in a lifetime mate, but as romantic as it seemed, you just weren’t too sure that was what you wanted just yet.

It was a little overwhelming. All these men were stunning, and yet the scared little omega inside of you kept turning tail at the gleam of each of their smiles, leading you to click at the next button again and again.

You’d gone through 12 profiles until you stopped on his picture. His brown hair sat at the base of his neck, looking soft and supple enough to tangle your fingers through, and his smile was immediately infectious.

The name James ‘Bucky’ Barnes sat below the photo in bold, but you barely noticed as your gaze locked on his light, smiling blue eyes.

You feel both your heart and your core flutter, leading to a wave of warmth and a bit of unearned embarrassment. You didn’t think any further before clicking his profile, showing you more about this ‘Bucky’.

It gave a broad list of hobbies, his likes and dislikes, as well as so many more dreamy photos.

His profiles stated he was interested in a mate but “wanted to test the waters first." Not interested in being too serious, but not scared of a commitment.

Even though this man seemed like an absolute dream, you couldn’t help but second-guess yourself. Yet, the butterflies in your stomach overpowered the worries in the back of your mind. You let your cursor hover over the match button on his profile before slowly clicking down on the mouse and watching with bated breath as the screen changed again.

That little heart man, now less animated, was the last sight you saw after you clicked. He was accompanied by a few speech bubbles saying, “The alpha you have chosen will be notified; please feel free to browse our events as you wait.”

The word ‘events’ was lit up in another color separate from the text and clearly a link to the rest of the website. At the end of the day, they WERE trying to sell you something, but curiosity got the better of you, and you clicked the link without another thought.

You looked over the two packages they offered and let your cursor hover over the gold package. You stared at its short description, comparing it with the smaller vacation bundle that sat beside it on the screen. You think it over and cautiously click on the icon.

The prices were the first thing that struck you, as none of them were very expensive for what they were advertising. Saving a few bucks always seemed to sweeten the deal, but it really made it all seem too good to be true.

The resort has a full staff available in case of an emergency and are simply a call away. All meals would come in the form of meal kits or ready-made gourmet dinners, as well as a selection of wine and spirits for those 21 and over.

There was a little policy note at the bottom, in smaller letters.

“All reservations are refundable upon cancellation 7 days before the date of the reservation. If you cancel your stay after 7 days, you will be charged a cancellation fee. In the event that your desired partner declines your match, you will be prompted to choose another alpha from the list given to you.”

The idea of being rejected by a stranger online made some of the appeal wear thin. You x-ed out of the pop-up, only to notice a notification lighting up your screen.

He had matched with you immediately, causing another flutter of hearts to pulse over the computer for one moment. On the little message icon sat the number one to indicate somebody had reached out to you, and you clicked on it right away.

The chat room opens up on your screen to show a little chat box bubble saying, “Hi beautiful ;)". The old-style winky face gave his age away and made some of the insecurities in your belly melt.

This 'James' had matched you so soon, and to have him reach out to you on your screen still made you nervous.

The bouncing dots popped up below the first message to indicate he was still typing. You're frozen on the spot as the messages just keep popping up.

“Hello?”

It seemed a bit impatient, but you didn’t think to care; you were too thrilled by this new encounter.

“Hi, sorry, I was..” Oh god, what could you say? “…away from the phone.” Not true, but telling your possible new beau that you were frozen with fear upon seeing his message seemed, well, lame.

“That’s ok.”

“You new here? I haven’t seen your profile before.”

“Yeah. I just signed up.”

“Does that mean I was your first choice? ;)”

You felt you should be honest after your previous fib, and answered immediately.

“ I just saw your profile and clicked it right away. I didn’t expect you to get back to me so soon.”

“Leave a beautiful Omega like you waiting? Not a chance, doll.”

Every word made the air grow thinner, making your head just swim in the rising heat that started to subtly overtake your body. It was such a new feeling to have warmth in your body feel so good.

Those three dots danced across his next speech bubble, and you waited every second for his next word.

“Have you ever been with an alpha before? I’d hate to come on too strong and scare you away.”

Your breath felt shallow before you answered truthfully. “No, I haven’t.”

There have only ever been two people you’ve given yourself to like that. Two particularly nice betas who just couldn’t help you as you needed, but tried anyway. Being with an Alpha seemed like so much more of a big deal, but the idea of a big, horny monster sinking their teeth into your flesh makes you start to hyperventilate. It was permanent, and you didn’t want to just throw away your forever to someone who could be cruel to you.

But something about this felt different. He looked so soft and kind, you could nearly feel his finger gently caressing your cheek as each word popped up on your screen. Something about this encounter felt safe.

You typed without thinking, letting the question fill the screen as anxiety ate away at the warmth that once sat in your belly. “Does that bother you?”

You waited for a response, watching those little dots until they disappeared without a new message. A solid minute felt like an eternity, and your heart sank further as each one ticked by.

You typed out a quick “I’m sorry," hoping you weren’t the one scaring him off instead with your lack of experience.

You breathed a sigh of relief as his response popped up. “Do not be sorry. There is no problem with wanting to wait.” Followed by another “I feel like a lucky guy.”

“I guess I’m just a little embarrassed; I’m glad it doesn’t bother you.” You typed away, fully engrossed in his attention.

“Don’t be; that kind of thing means more than you’d think in this day in age.”

It popped across your screen, giving you much-needed relief, only for the next message to set your nerves ablaze all over again.

“What made you decide to join the site?”

It popped over your screen faster than you could shoo it away. The reason for you was obvious after dragging yourself through that doctor's office. You needed help, and somehow that simple red flier had shown out to you like a beacon on a stormy shore.

You wanted to be honest, but some things felt better kept close to yourself than within the reach of others. You answered with the shallow truth.

“Dating can be difficult. I found the advertisement today and decided to check things out.” You tapped the enter button and sent the message, but your fingers continued to type. Maybe it was an attempt to keep his questions from probing into your answer even further, as you sent him an inquiry of your own.

“What about you? What made you decide to join the website?”

The laptop sat silently, aside from the whirring of its little fan. No bouncing dots, no indication of his response. Maybe his reasons were somehow more personal than your own.

You began to lose a little faith as the chat room continued to sit empty until his chat bubble finally popped up. Each second it took for the words to show was a second too long.

“I’d say it’s about the same. I guess I just wanted to try something different.”

“And how’s it working out so far?”

“I’d say, far better since you popped up.”

It was such a cliche line, but you loved it. You even laughed a little as you typed back.

“That fast, huh? It’s been less than a day "

“But you’ve already made my whole week.”

It brought an immediate smile to your rosy face. It was so fun—almost a fantasy. No danger, no recourse, no fear. You looked back at his little picture on the screen, his smiling face; it was a far cry from any other alpha already, and you hadn’t even seen him in the very flesh.

But it had been less than a day, and it was an obvious blow to this little oasis that had built around you in the matter of minutes. You didn’t want this moment to end, not when reality was waiting for you afterward.

The hours passed as you did each playful word with this ‘James’.

“I can’t wait to meet you, Omega.”

Your heart fluttered to an unnatural rhythm the moment it popped onto your screen.

"Omego,” you repeated his use of your denomination.

For a whole week, you could be the omega to his Alpha. You thought about the glamorous getaways your matchmaker had advertised. So you thought that, just maybe, that could be you.

Chapter 3

Tag List : @bethyruth-deactivated20231124 @scott-loki-barnes @wintrsoldrluvr

[haletostilinski]

I asked, you guys voted! The next poll? An episode battle, so here we go!

Now that we finished the Villain Battle, it's time to move onto a new set of polls. A best episode poll. What do you feel is the best Teen Wolf episode ever? So, a few things first:

This will contain all 100 episodes of the show. NOT the movie as it doesn't count as an episode.

Remember to vote for the WHOLE episode, not just if you loved parts of the episode.

Because 100 eventually doesn't halve into an even number, eventually there will be rounds where one poll has 3 options instead of 2. (100 halves into 50, but then 50 halves into 25 which is not an even number, 6 halves in 3, etc...)

The matching up for this first round was more deliberate than usual. For me it felt better to start with the pilot and series finale and then work my way in. How the match ups go after this first round though, I have no idea. When we get to needing one poll with 3 options, that will be the odd episode out getting added to the last 1v1 poll, so that's how that will work. EDIT: Since all the latter 50 episodes of the show got voted out in round 1, I will still start from the pilot and highest episode left and work my way in for round 2. Otherwise episodes would be up against each other that are usually right before or after each other already ad that isn't as fun. We'll wait before we have to do that!

WARNING: Obviously, NO FIGHTING IN THESE POLLS. Keep it civil! You can disagree with the winners if you're bummed yours didn't get through to the next round/didn't win, of course, but don't go hating/fighting with others over the episode that wins a round. That will not be tolerated and if I see that I will either delete the comment if I can/give a warning/block the user/or if it's too many people going too far I will shut this WHOLE thing down. This is meant to be fun and not serious. Remember that, please. Also it seems silly to say this over an episode poll but you NEVER know, so I'm being cautious here.

HATE WHILE LINKING TO AND ASSOCIATING WITH MY POLLS which could mean quoting or replying to someone linking to my poll! - WILL NOT BE TOLERATED

Also, given what happened in the shipper polls, this has to be warned for just incase: If there is ANY significant spike in the votes in a very short period of time - like say jumping 10% points or something in like an hour of time or something - outside of the initial votes being given at first, of course - I will assume botting has taken place. If someone is making more than 1 account on tumblr to vote, i.e. fake accounts, that is also cheating and THAT EPISODE WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED. Again, with what happened with the ship battle, this needs to be said. NO making multiple accounts or there will be consequences.

Because this is an episode battle, and there 100 of those on the show, there will be two episodes per poll (and eventually 3 for one of them). So you're about to see quite a bit of of poll posts from me…just a warning if you're wondering why there's going to be continued episode poll posts from me 😭

As always, every poll will have a 1 week duration.

Lastly, have fun! Let's see what episode lands on top 😎

[anyab]

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[dansconcepts]

Quirky RC!Hajime - Talentsharer HCs

This is kind of a different approach to Hajime having all the talents at once, and merely just him having access to one talent at a time through whichever Ultimate touched him recently (or vice versa). He's still a Reserve Course student, he's just a little quirky (HAHA).

How long does it apply for? For an hour or two before wearing off.

How does it work? For the duration, Hajime will exhibit similar interests and experience as the person who interacted with him, but he won't have the same quirks (i.e. Being the Ultimate Musician, he'll have a nice voice/desire to sing, write songs, and play instruments, but he won't have the same music taste as Ibuki). Afterwards, it just fades away slowly until all the knowledge and experience is gone completely (sorry, I imagine Hajime's voice is also average, which honestly, mood). His memory of what he did and accomplished doesn't go away though. If someone else touches him before the hour ends, his thoughts will shift accordingly to the new person's talent and the previous talent isn't accessible anymore (i.e. if he's tinkering with something because of the Ultimate Mechanic talent but Mikan trips and accidentally bonks Hajime in the head, he'll be unable to finish the project).

Who's giving their talent most often? Kazuichi and Ibuki through constant casual touches and/or hugs (mainly Ibuki for that one). You can bet 100% you've got a Hajime having to deal with a sudden compulsion to fix everything with schematics in his head, along with very sensitive hearing mixed with a love for humming and strumming. Nekomaru's up there too, because he comes up to Hajime to give him a hearty slap on the back and give him tips to be a great rugby player. It makes Hajime match his energy and suddenly they're plotting together on how best Hajime could succeed ("Hey, actually, don't you think I'd make a great snowboarder?") As well, Hajime looks at his classmates and mentally judges whether their physique would befit an athlete in x sport, and makes off the cuff comments about it.

Who's giving their talent least? Nagito goes out of his way to avoid touching or interacting with Hajime when he knows he's in the Reserve Course (Nagito gets a LIL curious though when he observes Hajime hanging out with his fellow classmates). Peko isn't the type to touch people unwarranted, even casually. Kuzuryuu isn't either, but he'll give Hajime a friendly shove every once in awhile. I can't imagine Mahiru touching him much, but they do get along decently enough.

How does this affect Hajime's day to day life? No one actually knows about it, and he's not even aware of it. Once he meets Chiaki, he still isn't aware of it. After all, it's kind of hard to notice if you're not interacting with Ultimates that much. It becomes prevalent after he's been adopted by Class 77-B and he's being casually touched or brushed against, with his impulses shifting in different directions. He starts noticing it and he thinks he's gone insane, and that's when he tries talking about it with other RC students and a handful of Ultimates. Nagito's pretty interested in this whole mystery and how it manifests, considering the circumstances. Chiaki says he's collecting power-ups. "Like Pokemon! Why don't you try to collect 'em all?" "...yeah, no thanks, I don't want to get my ass kicked by Mahiru."

How would this impact the Killing Game? Well, the implications are kind of silly... for instance, when Hajime's trying to figure out his talent with Nagito, he'll be casually brushed (or bumped into) by his classmates and suddenly have hints of having that talent (I have a drabble for this). Of course, the knowledge wears off, and it's dismissed for being beginner's luck. On that note, Nagito considers the idea that perhaps Hajime also has a luck based talent or something to that effect, but they don't get to pursue that thought much before, well, y'know. Also features some shenanigans where Nagito brushes Hajime throughout the game and Hajime starts dealing with a luck cycle but on steroids (considering the 1-2 hour length). Imagine that just because Nagito touches Hajime through encouraging shoulder grips and wrist grabbing, the whole killing game doesn't even start because other chaos ensues. Even Monokuma is baffled because there's suddenly a tsunami??? He didn't even do that???

Some conceptualization rambles under the cut.

I 100% made this because I want to make (more) drabbles for this.

I love Hajime and I'm not overly partial to giving him a talent (although I do have a talentswap AU with him having one bc that's free real estate), but I do find the idea of giving Hajime in a non-despair AU (or even in context to the game) something a little unique fascinating.

I do have more concepts along the lines of "Hajime is a Reserve Course student but he DOES have something strange about him". All of the ideas are on a silly note and not the most logical, but I do enjoy finangling them around in my head.

Also, unintentionally I made most of the Quirky RC concepts so far with him meeting Nagito first instead of Chiaki (except this one). I do have a reasoning for that. I needed to give Hajime a reason to be... less willing to meet the Ultimates. That'll makes sense whenever I post my next quirky!hajime idea.

[satoshi-mochida]

Maid Cafe on Electric Street major update now available, adds new side story and more - Gematsu

Publisher PLAYISM and developer Adventurer’s Tavern have released a major update for “leisurely maid cafe adventure” game Maid Cafe on Electric Street, which adds a new side story, new date conversations, a backlog function, a new ���Cooking Inspiration” feature, new NPCs, and various bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements.

Here are the details:

■ A Major Update Bursting with Content!

In this update, we’ve added the new side story “Rin and the Mysterious Challenge”, new date conversations, a handy backlog function where you can read past conversations, a new “Cooking Inspiration” feature, and some quirky new NPCs! And of course, we’ve also rolled out various bug fixes and QOL improvements. We hope you enjoy the new additions to the world of Maid Cafe on Electric Street!

Side Story: Rin and the Mysterious Challenge

You and Rin Arisugawa follow the black cat into Togetsuya, but find yourself trapped inside! Can you escape with Rin safely?! This is a new escape room scenario with some tricky riddles to solve, so it’s time to put on your thinking cap! The new side story can be accessed from the title screen.

New Date Conversations with the Maids!

We’ve added a lot of new dialogue with other characters for when you go on dates with your maids! Now you can enjoy chatting with the residents of Electric Street and your best girl even more.

Backlog Function

We’ve added a way to read conversations you might have accidentally skipped or otherwise want to reread: the backlog! It’ll be useful in the side story too, since there might be hints in your conversations…

New Feature: Cooking Inspiration

Eating food items or eating out at restaurants can now grant you Cooking Inspiration! The Cooking Inspiration you’ve collected can be used in the cafe management menu to attempt to raise your cafe’s overall culinary skill. The more Cooking Inspiration you have, the higher the success rate, while spending 100 or more Cooking Inspiration guarantees a success. The overall culinary skill can be raised at most 5 times, and this makes cooking just a little quicker during opening hours!

Quirky New Original NPCs

We’ve added new original NPCs inspired from friends of the development team! They’ll appear on Electric Street and visit the cafe during management mode, so even if you’ve already beaten the game, you should still go and pay them a visit!

Improvements, Fixes, and Additions

Added the names of players who have participated in the campaign to find Adventurer’s Tavern to the credits.

Made it so that in-game CGs are correctly saved to the cloud.

Fixed several bugs reported by the community.

■ 20 Percent Off for the Taipei Game Show Sale!

We’re also joining the Taipei Game Show Steam sale, and the base game and soundtrack will both be on sale at 20 percent off, at its lowest price yet!

Sale Duration: January 21 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET to February 4 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET

Don’t miss out!

Maid Cafe on Electric Street is available now for PC via Steam. Console versions are currently in development.

[the-griffons-saddlebag]

💎 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺! Herbalist's Journal
Wondrous item, uncommon ___ This old, leather-bound book is caked in dirt. Inside is an almost unreadable scrawl of words, written in Common, that go into remarkable depth about herbology. If you spend 48 hours over a period of 6 days or fewer studying the book's contents and practicing its guidelines, you gain proficiency with the herbalism kit. If you were already proficient with the herbalism kit, you instead gain the feature below. The manual then loses its magic, but regains it in 10 years if it's buried in soil for the duration. 𝙀𝙣𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙋𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. You can spend 25 gp of materials—a collection of rare herbs and roots—to enhance a "potion of healing." Doing so requires 1 hour of work using an herbalism kit, which can be done over the course of a short rest. At the end of the hour, the potion's color changes to a shimmering green. It remains this color for 7 days; for the duration, a creature that drinks the potion uses d6s, instead of d4s, when determining the number of hit points the potion restores. This feature can also be used to enhance a "potion of greater healing" (50 gp of materials), a "potion of superior healing" (75 gp), or a "potion of supreme healing" (100 gp). ___ ✨ Patrons get huge perks! Access this and hundreds of other item cards, art files, and compendium entries when you support The Griffon's Saddlebag on Patreon for less than $10 a month!

[8ceace]

1st of all, wow. 2nd of all, Sweet Mint is a song I wrote after a break up. I wrote it while I went to the bathroom at work. I tried my hardest to use simple terms, but as a wordsmith, of course there are still quite a few lexically complex words throughout the track lol. Writing Sweet Mint was a complete stream of consciousness though, it just flowed out of me very quickly & easily. Raw emotions. I don’t really deal with emotions, it’s not my department fr. But with Sweet Mint, I really got to say EVERYTHING I felt, & be DONE. It was very cathartic. As a Pisces rising, I knew the song needed to drop during Pisces season. Sea foam/mint green is Pisces’ color + the song 100% fits Pisces’ vibe♓️. The song was supposed to come out on the 14th, then the 17th, but Tectonic Plates was doing so well, that I got a bit complacent. Nevertheless Sweet Mint still got dropped 5 hours before Pisces season ended!! This track is kind of a part 2 to my 1st song, Keepsake. It’s written about the same relationship that Keepsake was mostly inspired by…its kind of funny actually. He kept “them hoes from out the way”, but that didn’t stop him from being narcissistic 😹 but I’m so happy Sweet Mint is available for y’all to hear. Please keep streaming & adding it to your playlists for me🫶🏽🪩☁️👾

[caxycreations]

Subathon!!

Subathon starts NOW!

Remember the rules!

Starting duration - 4 hours

Subs (paid or gifted) increase duration by 30 minutes

Bits increase duration by 1 minute for every 100 bits cheered

Tips increase duration by 1 minute for every dollar tipped

Every 2 Subscriptions (gifted or paid) will earn a spin on the Wheel of Chance

Every 5 Follows will earn a spin on the Wheel of Chance

If we somehow surpass a 12 hour stream, I will be cutting off the stream at 12 hours, and add the remaining time to the next stream on Tuesday, at which point the Subathon will continue. This is to ensure I do get my day off this week and to prevent burnout, while still honoring the Subathon's time.

We'll be starting with Fortnite, then moving on to other games over the course of the subathon such as Century: Age of Ashes, DS3, and more!

So come on down, join us, and let's have a great subathon! <3

[datavalleyai]

The Future of Full Stack Java Development

Full-stack developers, also known as “jack of all trades,” are in high demand in India. They are capable of carrying out the duties of numerous professionals. They earn good money and have many job opportunities with rewarding experiences because of their diverse skills. Full-stack Java programming has a bright future because its popularity is growing and will continue to grow in the coming years.

It’s well known that full-stack developers are proficient in both server-side and client-side programming. They are the professionals who carry out the responsibilities of backend and frontend developers. Despite not always being regarded as specialists, their abilities enable them to handle development tasks with ease. All firms look forward to having a brilliant full-stack developer as a future developer for a number of reasons. They handle a variety of technologies, which enables them to manage more project facets than the typical coder.

An experienced web developer who primarily works with Java programming is known as a Java full-stack developer. The front end, back end, and database layer are the three levels of code that these web developers build. The web development teams are frequently led by full-stack Java engineers, who also assist in updating and designing new websites. Because there is a great demand for Java full-stack developers. Many institutions have seized the opportunity by providing well-thought-out Java full-stack developer courses. You may study full-stack development quickly and become an expert in the area with the aid of these courses.

Java Full Stack Development by Datavalley

100% Placement Assistance

Duration: 3 Months (500+ hours)

Mode: Online/Offline

Let’s look into the future opportunities for full-stack Java professionals in India.

4 things that will Expand the Future Purpose of Java Full-Stack Developers

The Role of a Full-Stack Developer

Full-stack developers work on numerous tasks at once. They need to be extremely talented and knowledgeable in both front-end and back-end programming languages for this. JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and other frontend programming languages are essential. When creating new websites or modifying old ones, Java is a key programming language used by Java full-stack developers. However, backend programming languages consist of .Net, PHP, and Python depending on the projects. The full stack developers are distinguished from other developers by their proficiency and understanding of programming languages. With the availability of the finest Java full stack developer training, students may now easily master a frontend programming language like Java. The full-stack developer is more valuable and in demand when they are knowledgeable in multiple programming languages.

Responsibilities of a Full-Stack Developer

Functional databases are developed by full-stack developers. It creates aesthetically pleasing frontend designs that improve user experience and support the backend. The entire web-to-web architecture is under the control of these full-stack developers. They are also in charge of consistently maintaining and updating the software as needed. The full-stack developers bear the responsibility of overseeing a software project from its inception to its finalized product.

In the end, these full-stack developers also satisfy client and technical needs. Therefore, having a single, adaptable person do many tasks puts them in high demand and increases their potential for success in the technology field. Through extensively developed modules that expand their future scope, the Java full-stack developer course equips students with the skills necessary to take on these tasks.

The full-stack developer salary range

Full-stack developers are among the highest-paid workers in the software industry. In India, the average salary for a full-stack developer is 9.5 lakhs per annum. The elements that determine income typically include experience, location of the position, company strength, and other considerations. A highly skilled and adaptable full-stack developer makes between 16 and 20 lakhs per annum. Full-stack engineers get paid a lot because of their extensive skills, they can handle the tasks of two or three other developers at once.

By fostering the growth of small teams, preventing misunderstandings, and cutting the brand’s operating expenses, these full-stack developers perform remarkable work. Students who take the Java full-stack developer course are better equipped to become versatile full-stack developers, which will increase their demand currently as well as in the future in the industry.

Job Opportunities of Java Full Stack Developers

The full-stack developers are knowledgeable professionals with a wide range of technological skills. These competent workers are conversant with numerous stacks, including MEAN and LAMP, and are capable of handling more tasks than a typical developer. They are skilled experts with a wealth of opportunities due to their extensive understanding of several programming languages.

Full-stack developers are in high demand because they can work on a variety of projects and meet the needs of many companies. The full-stack Java developer course helps students build this adaptability so they can eventually become the first choice for brands searching for high-end developers.

As a result, these are a few key factors improving the future prospects of Java Full Stack developers in India. They are vibrant professionals who are in high demand due to their diverse skill set and experience, and they are growing steadily. The Java full stack developer course can help students hone their knowledge and abilities to succeed in this industry.

Datavalley’s Full Stack Java Developer course can help you start a promising career in full stack development. Enroll today to gain the expertise and knowledge you need to succeed.

Attend Free Bootcamps

Looking to supercharge your Java skills and become a full-stack Java developer? Look no further than Datavalley’s Java Full Stack Developer bootcamp. This is your chance to take your career to the next level by enhancing your expertise.

Key points about Bootcamps:

It is completely free, and there is no obligation to complete the entire course.

20 hours total, two hours daily for two weeks.

Gain hands-on experience with tools and projects.

Explore and decide if the field or career is right for you.

Complete a mini-project.

Earn a certificate to show on your profile.

No commitment is required after bootcamp.

Take another bootcamp if you are unsure about your track.

[internerdionality]

Oooh! Okay, so. Funny story.

It's April 2020. I'm getting more and more concerned about public and semi-private pools being shut down long term. This is a huge problem because my brother has severe physical disabilities and aqua aerobics are literally his ONLY option for significant cardio activity, so. The closures for the pandemic, while protecting everyone ELSE, could mean a huge health problem for him. I've been calling and lobbying the city to open up the pools on a severely limited capacity basis, and am getting nowhere. All the semi-private pools I call have shut down for the duration.

In desperation, I turn to Facebook and start looking for anyone with a connection to a private pool. I don't have a lot of hope, because I'm in Colorado, and most people with a private pool have an outdoors/unheated pool, which means they won't open up for another two months or so.

One of my wife's cousins down in Austin suggests that I look into swimply, which is apparently a new startup doing air bnb but for pools. I download the app and enter in my zipcode, and there's one pool within 100 miles. It's about 20 miles away, in fact, which is certainly not ideal, but I'll definitely take it over no pool at all. I contact that owner, and they're very willing to rent it out to me three times a week, for like $15/hour but with a three-hour minimum, which is, again, not optimal, but look. My bro can't just go months without any exercise, either.

So, in May 2020, we start renting this private pool out three times a week. It's out in the guy's backyard, no wheelchair lift obviously but it's doable for me and my brother's aide to get him in and out manually. This is still deep social distancing/masking time, so of course the owner doesn't come out to meet us or anything, but we have a few shouted conversations with him on his porch and us in the pool. We leave cash under a rock on the porch. He lets us use his pool noodles and patio chairs/umbrellas. It's all workable.

And then about two months into this endeavor, some rando (not wearing a mask) comes up to my van as I'm getting ready to drive away, having just loaded my brother up. He motions for me to roll down my window. Hesitant (he's not wearing a mask), but thinking that he's gonna tell me that like, my headlight is out or I just dropped my wallet in the street or something, I adjust my mask pointedly and do so. (Keep in mind that I have audio processing issues for the following)

Him: Hey, I'm (unintelligible), a (unintelligible) from Fox 31 News, and I'm (unintelligible), were you just renting a pool from Bob (unintelligible)?

Me (having no idea what's going on. Did he say he was a reporter?): Uh. Yeah?

Him: Okay, how did you find him? Does he charge a lot?"

Me (okay, maybe I misheard and he just wants to rent the pool?): Oh. It's up on swimply. We pay $45 for the three hours?

Reporter: And do you think it's okay that he's allowed to do that while under house arrest for the murder of his wife?

What.

WhAt.

WHAT?!?!

I managed to get something out and then drove away. Later we looked it up, and sure enough, the guy murdered his wife (thankfully, not in the pool) but managed to get out on bond while awaiting trial because of COVID. So, you know. That was fun. We didn't really have another option, so we kept renting out his pool for another few months, until some of the public pools finally reopened in October.

Here's the article the guy ended up writing, if anyone's curious.

for a literature essay im writing im inexplicably looking up a lot of articles abt private pools and american culture and now im curious.

i'm dutch, and to me a private pool seems like the height of ostentatious luxury. i don't know anyone in my country who has a private pool, i grew up swimming in public pools or whatever random body of water was nearby, lakes or rivers or canals or whatever. american media has so many private pools though, are they really that common?

[sahraeyll]

Leading Online Medical Billing Courses to Jumpstart Your Healthcare Career in 2024

Top Online Medical Billing Courses to Jumpstart Your Healthcare ⁢Career in 2024

Embarking on a career in healthcare can be both rewarding and lucrative. If⁣ you’re interested in the administrative side of healthcare,‌ becoming ⁤a medical billing specialist ⁢is an excellent choice. With the rise⁢ of digital learning, enrolling in online medical billing courses has never been easier or​ more accessible. In 2024, numerous reputable programs can equip‌ you with the skills⁣ needed to succeed in this in-demand field. This comprehensive guide highlights the top⁢ online medical‍ billing courses, their benefits, practical tips,⁢ and success stories to help you make an informed decision.

Why Choose a Career⁤ in Medical Billing?

Medical billing professionals play a crucial role in ensuring healthcare providers get ⁢paid for their services. This role involves⁤ translating healthcare services into billable‌ codes, submitting insurance ‌claims, and managing payments. Benefits of pursuing this career include:

high demand: The ‌healthcare sector ⁣continually seeks qualified medical billing specialists.

Flexible schedules: Many roles offer remote work options.

Potential for career advancement: Opportunities to specialize or move into ⁤administrative management.

Entry-level accessibility: Many⁣ courses do not require prior medical experience.

Top Online Medical Billing ⁣Courses for 2024

Choosing the‌ right course is essential⁤ for building a solid foundation in medical billing and coding. ⁤Here are some ⁢of the best online programs in 2024:

1. AAPC Certified Professional Biller (CPB)

The​ American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) offers a highly ​respected certification in medical ‌billing that’s ideal for beginners and seasoned professionals ⁢alike.

Course Duration: Self-paced,​ approximately 80 hours

Features: ⁣Comprehensive modules⁣ on insurance, billing procedures, and‌ compliance

Certification: Certified Professional Biller (CPB)

Cost: Around $400 for exam + membership fees

2.Medical Billing and Coding Course by Penn Foster

This⁢ program combines ‌both billing and coding, providing a broader scope of knowledge needed⁣ in healthcare governance.

Duration: About 9 months

Features: Interactive lessons, practice exams, and career support

Certification: ‍ Certificate of Completion

Cost: Approximately $800

3. Coursera’s Healthcare Data Analytics and Billing‍ Courses

Partnered with top ⁤universities, Coursera offers flexible online courses on healthcare⁣ billing, coding, and data analysis.

Duration: Varies (4-12 ‍weeks)

Features: Video lectures,quizzes,peer interaction

Certification: Certificate​ issued by partnering universities

Cost: Typically $50-$100 per​ course

4. Medical Billing Certification by ⁢Penn Foster⁣ Career School

Designed for aspiring medical billers, ​this⁣ online program emphasizes practical skills and real-world request.

Duration: Up to 8 months

Features: Job-related skills, online labs, tutor support

Certification: Medical Billing ⁣Specialist ​Certificate

Cost: Around $850

5.Codecademy ⁤Medical Billing & Coding Course

an interactive platform focusing on coding, which is an integral part of medical billing processes.

Duration: 6-10 weeks

Features: Hands-on coding exercises, ⁤quizzes

Certification: Certificate of Completion

Cost: Subscription-based, approx. $39/month

Practical Tips for Choosing the Best Online ‌Medical Billing Course

With a multitude of options available, selecting‍ the right course can be overwhelming. Here are some practical⁣ tips:

Define your career goals: Do you want to specialize solely in billing or expand into coding?

Check accreditation: Opt for institutions recognized by professional bodies⁢ like‍ AAPC or AHIMA.

Evaluate course content: ‌ Ensure the curriculum covers key topics like insurance,coding,billing,and‌ compliance.

Assess adaptability and support: Look for courses that offer self-paced learning and access to tutors ⁣or support ⁣staff.

Consider certification opportunities: ⁣ Certifications increase employability and ‌earning‌ potential.

Benefits and Practical tips for Success in Medical ‌Billing

Maximizing Your Learning Experience

Practice regularly with ​real-world cases⁣ or simulations.

Join online forums and professional networks such as ⁢AAPC or AHIMA.

Keep up with industry updates and ⁤coding changes.

Seek internships or volunteer ⁢opportunities for hands-on experience.

Case Studies: Success Stories in‌ Medical⁢ Billing

Name

Background

Achievement

Jane D.

Former administrative assistant

Completed online billing course, became certified, and now works remotely earning $50K/year

Mike S.

nursing aide looking for career growth

Learned medical coding via online courses, ​transitioned into billing manager role

First-Hand Experience: What It’s‌ Like to Work in Medical Billing

Many professionals report that online medical billing courses provide⁣ practical skills you‍ can instantly apply. Remote work flexibility allows you to balance personal and professional life. Success in this career often depends on continuous learning, attention to detail, and ⁣staying updated on insurance policies and coding standards.

Conclusion

2024 is an excellent year to⁣ jumpstart your healthcare career with‌ online medical billing courses. Whether you’re​ looking ‌for a flexible remote job, career advancement,⁢ or a new professional challenge, these programs offer valuable​ training that can open doors to rewarding opportunities. Carefully review your options, pursue certification, and leverage practical ‌experience to ‍excel in this in-demand field. with dedication and the right training, you’ll be well on your way to a successful career in healthcare administration.

https://medicalbillingcertificationprograms.org/leading-online-medical-billing-courses-to-jumpstart-your-healthcare-career-in-2024/

[gabicna]

Open Your Healthcare Career: Top Online CNA Training Courses for Certification in 2024

Unlock‍ Your Healthcare Career: Top Online⁤ CNA Training Courses for Certification in 2024

If you’re passionate about making a difference in people’s‌ lives and looking too embark on a rewarding ‌healthcare career, becoming a Certified Nursing ​Assistant (CNA) is a fantastic starting point. The good news? Many reputable CNA training programs are now available entirely online, offering adaptability and accessibility for aspiring healthcare professionals. ⁣In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the⁣ best online CNA training courses for certification in⁢ 2024, thier benefits, practical tips for enrollment, ​and real-life success stories to inspire ⁣your journey.

Why Choose an Online CNA Training Program?

Online CNA training provides⁢ numerous advantages over traditional in-person​ classes, making‍ it an excellent option for working‌ adults, students, and those with busy schedules. Key reasons to consider ⁣online ‍CNA ​courses include:

Flexibility: Learn at your own pace and fit coursework into your busy ⁤lifestyle.

Convenience: Access training materials from anywhere ​with‍ an internet connection.

Cost-effective: Save on commuting and accommodation costs.

Comprehensive Content: Access multimedia learning tools, interactive modules, and practice exams.

However,it’s essential to ensure that online CNA programs⁢ meet state certification requirements,including supervised clinical⁢ practice hours. Always verify that your chosen program is approved by your state nursing board.

Top Online CNA Training Courses for Certification in 2024

Here’s⁤ a curated list of the most reputable and⁤ effective online CNA training courses for certification in 2024.‍ These programs combine online coursework ‌with clinical practice components mandated ​by⁢ licensing boards, ensuring you’ll ‌be fully prepared to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.

1. [Premier Online CNA Program]

provider: National Healthcare Academy

Features: self-paced learning, interactive modules, 75-hour ⁢comprehensive training including​ practical skills

Clinical Practice: Arranged at local healthcare facilities

Certification: State exam prep included

Cost: $1,200

2. [FlexCNA Online Certification]

Provider: Bright Future Healthcare

Features: Blended learning with online theory, live virtual labs, and supervised clinicals

Duration: 4-6 weeks

Accreditation: Approved in 15 states

Cost: $1,350

3. [Caregiver Connect CNA course]

Provider: ‌Silver ‍Linings School⁢ of Nursing

Features: Video lectures, practice quizzes, 100+​ clinical skills demonstrations

Clinical Practice: Conducted locally in ‌partnership ⁢with healthcare providers

Certification: Prep for state exam

Cost: $1,100

4. [eHealth CNA Online Program]

Provider: eHealthCare Training

Features: Online coursework with ⁢mobile-amiable platform, virtual skills labs, and clinicals

Duration: 8 weeks

Certification: State-approved

Cost: $1,250

How to Choose ⁤the Right online CNA Course

Picking the perfect program requires careful consideration. Here are essential factors ‍to keep in mind:

accreditation and Approval: Ensure the program is ‌approved by your state’s nursing board⁢ to guarantee ‍eligibility for certification exams.

Clinical Training: Verify the program provides supervised clinical practice, even if online.

Cost and‌ Financial Aid: Compare program costs and explore financial assistance⁢ options.

Course Content: Look for comprehensive training covering basic nursing skills, patient care, communication, and safety procedures.

Student Support: Check if there are available instructor support, technical assistance, and follow-up resources.

Practical Tips for Success in online CNA‍ Courses

To excel in your online CNA training and pass​ the certification⁣ exam, consider these expert tips:

Stay Organized: Keep track of coursework deadlines and clinical schedules.

Engage Actively: Participate ⁤in live virtual sessions and practice skills‍ thoroughly.

Practice Skills: Utilize simulation⁤ videos and practice kits ‍to refine hands-on tasks.

Seek Support: Reach out to instructors​ or peers when ⁣facing challenges.

Prepare for the ⁣Exam: Use practice tests and review materials ‍regularly.

Benefits of Becoming a‌ Certified Nursing Assistant in 2024

Starting your healthcare career as a CNA offers​ numerous⁢ rewards, including:

Job Security: ⁢ High demand across hospitals, nursing homes, and home healthcare settings.

career‌ Growth: Opportunities⁤ for advancement to LPN, RN, or specialized roles.

Personal Fulfillment: making a​ tangible difference in patients’ lives‍ daily.

Flexibility: Varied shifts and work environments to ⁤suit your​ lifestyle.

Case Studies: Success‌ Stories from ⁣Online CNA Students

Name

Program

Outcome

Emma R.

Bright future ‌Healthcare

Passed certification on first attempt,now working in a local hospital

James T.

Silver Linings School of Nursing

transitioned from online student to bedside‍ caregiver in 3 months

Sophia M.

eHealthCare ⁣Training

Secured CNA job with a flexible schedule, loving ⁣her​ new career

Final Thoughts: Kickstart Your Healthcare Journey​ Today

Embarking on an online CNA training course in 2024 can be your gateway to a meaningful and⁣ stable healthcare career. With the right program, ‍dedication, and practical experience, you’ll be​ well ‌on your way to earning your certification and making a positive impact in patients’ lives. ⁢Remember to choose accredited courses, stay committed to your ‍studies, and leverage available resources to ⁤succeed.⁣ Your⁤ rewarding journey in healthcare begins here-unlock ‌your potential with the top online CNA training‍ courses for certification ‍in 2024!

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Just How Much Do CNA Classes Cost in 2024? Total Guide to Fees, Expenses, and Savings

How Much Do CNA​ Classes Cost in 2024? Complete Guide to Fees, Expenses, and Savings

If your considering a career as ⁢a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), understanding the costs⁣ involved in CNA classes is essential for ‌planning your educational journey. In⁢ 2024, the price of CNA training varies based on location, program type, and additional ⁢expenses. This comprehensive guide will walk you through ⁤the typical costs, hidden expenses, and effective strategies to save money while earning your CNA certification.

Introduction

Becoming a Certified‍ Nursing‍ Assistant is‍ a popular ⁣and rewarding pathway ​into the healthcare industry. Not onyl does it require less time than other medical⁤ certifications, ⁢but ‌it also offers ‍a‌ clear route to starting a healthcare career. Tho, prospective students frequently enough ⁢ask, ‌”How much do CNA ​classes cost in 2024?” The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all, but by understanding the typical expenses and available financial options, you can⁤ make informed decisions and set​ realistic expectations.

The Cost of CNA Classes in 2024: What to Expect

average‍ Tuition Fees for CNA Classes

The cost ⁢of CNA classes‌ in 2024 generally ranges from $300 to $2,500. Several factors influence this variation, including geographic location, ⁤program length, and the type of institution offering the training.Here’s⁣ a breakdown of ⁣typical tuition⁤ costs:

Type of program

Average Cost

Duration

Community Colleges & Vocational Schools

$600 – $1,200

4-8​ weeks

Private Training Programs

$1,000 – $2,500

4-12 weeks

Online CNA Courses

$300 – $900

Varies

Additional Expenses to Consider

While tuition is the primary cost, there are other‌ expenses you should⁤ budget for:

NCLEX-PN Exam Fee: Approximately $150 – $200 in 2024

Background Checks & Immunizations: $100 – $300 depending on requirements

Uniforms & Supplies: About $50 -⁤ $150 for scrubs and stethoscope

Textbooks & Study Materials: $50 – $200

Transportation &​ Parking: Varies based on location and commute

Factors Influencing CNA Class Costs in ‌2024

Location and ⁤State Regulations

The cost of CNA classes differs significantly across states and cities. Urban ‌areas tend⁤ to ⁤have higher tuition fees due to increased living costs, whereas rural programs might be more affordable. Some states also regulate the minimum cost‍ of CNA training, affecting the pricing nationwide.

Type of Institution

Public institutions like community colleges typically offer the most affordable CNA classes,while⁢ private vocational schools and online programs can vary considerably in ⁢price.

Program Duration and Content

Extended training programs with comprehensive clinical⁤ hours might cost more but provide more in-depth preparation, which can be a valuable investment in your future career.

Financial Aid and ⁢Cost-Saving ‍Tips

Financial Assistance Options

Grants & Scholarships: Some local ⁤health⁢ organizations, community foundations, and hospitals offer financial aid for CNA students.

Vocational rehabilitation Funding: Available for eligible individuals with disabilities.

Employer Sponsorships: Hospitals ‍and ‍healthcare agencies ‍sometimes subsidize training ‌costs for promising⁢ candidates.

practical Tips to Save on⁢ CNA Training

Compare programs in your⁢ area to find the most cost-effective ⁢option.

Look for programs with flexible schedules or online components to save on transportation and time.

Plan ahead to‌ avoid additional expenses by ‌budgeting for uniforms and supplies early.

Check if state-funded programs ⁢or local health organizations offer free or reduced-cost training.

case studies:⁤ Real-Life ⁢CNA Program‍ Costs in 2024

Case Study ⁤1: Community College in Texas

John enrolled in a community college CNA program ​costing $750. The program included​ clinical hours, textbooks, and exam fee. Thanks to a⁢ scholarship,‌ he paid less, and his total expenses were under $1,000.

Case Study 2: Private Vocational ‌School in California

Maria’s training at a private ⁤school cost $2,200.The program was ‌faster but required her to‍ budget for extra supplies⁤ and transportation. She financed part of her cost through an employer-sponsored program.

Frist-Hand Experience: Tips ‍from CNA Students

Many students highlight the importance of thoroughly researching programs and understanding⁢ all associated⁤ costs beforehand. Budgeting for unexpected expenses and seeking financial aid can make ⁣your CNA training more affordable.

conclusion

In 2024, the cost of CNA classes varies broadly-from as low as $300 for online courses to over $2,500 for ⁤comprehensive private ⁤programs. While tuition fees ⁣are⁢ a significant ⁣part of your investment, remember to account for additional expenses such as⁣ exam fees, supplies, and⁢ transportation. By exploring financial aid options, comparing programs, and planning ahead, you​ can minimize costs and successfully kickstart⁤ your healthcare career. becoming a CNA is ​an accessible and fulfilling pathway into‌ health services,and with proper budgeting,you can⁣ achieve your certification without breaking the bank.

Ready to take the next ​step? Start researching local programs today and explore your options ⁤for financing your CNA training in 2024!

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