Josh L.Ac.

Josh L.Ac.

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  1. ready to drop out of FNP program

    Josh L.Ac. replied to lannisz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I know he was/is a med student and acupuncturist. But just because he feels that you learn much more basic sciences in medical school, have much more clinical training (versus NP), and a better...

  2. ready to drop out of FNP program

    Josh L.Ac. replied to lannisz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Really? Maybe it's because my eyes can barely focus on the screen right now, but I don't see where Papadoc is assuming all nurses want to be

  3. National Labor Relations Board rules some nurses are supervisors

    Josh L.Ac. replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So do you honestly believe that the average nurse's pay reflects their supervisory

  4. I failed the interview personality test/survey!

    Josh L.Ac. replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

    I almost became a cop in Las Vegas. They accepted 150 applicants out of 3500, and I was number 161. I would have been lower but I almost failed their personality test [passed by half a percent] which...

  5. My CRNA friends do illegal drugs

    Josh L.Ac. replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Interesting conclusion, but only those that think this issue is that cut-and-dry are the ones really fooling themselves [or believe our government's "drug czar"]: Neurotoxicity of...

  6. My CRNA friends do illegal drugs

    Josh L.Ac. replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The threat of adulterated ecstacy might be a possibility, but anyone can order an ecstacy testing kit to make sure what they are getting is clean. If someone is intelligent enough to make it through...

  7. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    Josh L.Ac. replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    So I'll take credit for the above post, although I think the context in which it was made [conversation to that point] is long past. Was that a screen capture? My box has space

  8. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    Josh L.Ac. replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    edit - nevermind. I should never post after watching an episode of

  9. National Labor Relations Board rules some nurses are supervisors

    Josh L.Ac. replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If this is what I think it is, then this is a bigger concern than the average contract disagreement. "Hi! We don't like the way things are running so we are going to change the definitions to meet...

  10. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    Josh L.Ac. replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    I readily admit there is a difference between the unhealthy vices that lead patients to the hospital and a nurse that seems healthy but has the same vices. Or is there? Maybe the main difference is...

  11. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    Josh L.Ac. replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. We might argue about what standards the fashion industry is trying to convey, but it is the designer's product and they can market them as they like. Here lies the source of the conflict. Is...

  12. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    Josh L.Ac. replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    So it is okay to discriminate against a group for setting a bad example because they have a low BMI, but not fair to do it to a group that has a high

  13. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    Josh L.Ac. replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, but what is defined as professional competency [in any healthcare job] may include "healthy lifestyle", especially now with the obesity epidemic. On the other hand (following your lead), I...

  14. Can this contract possibly be legal?

    Josh L.Ac. replied to paigeRN1962's topic in General Nursing

    Wasn't there a CSI episode like that, with all of the employees signing a contract to make their employeer the beneficiary of their life insurance policies? Doesn't seem like a positive. You could...

  15. AMA must be disturbed

    Josh L.Ac. replied to ERNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Actually the doctorial degree of acupuncture has no increased scope of practice, rather it is an attempt to keep the whole credential game up. The acupuncture programs that are in the high-end [in...

  16. Why HSA's are bad for consumers.....

    Josh L.Ac. replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Every plan has its limitations, and if you like to be involved in "kinetic sports/hobbies", then having a HSA without some sort of "catastrophic" insurance seems risky. But I do like the logic behind...

  17. Research College of Nursing Accelerated BSN - Typical Schedule

    Josh L.Ac. replied to SA2BDOCTOR's topic in General Students

    Well, I just finished week 3 at Research and I have had two major tests, numerous online quizes [medical terminology, drug calc], and lectures covering: 3. Vital Signs 4. Infection Control 5....

  18. Do you believe doctors should teach nutrition instead of pharmecudical addiction?

    Josh L.Ac. replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    I'm actually torn on this issue. At my alma mater, the ND students learned nutrition as part of the curriculum, but the volume [edit: of other modalities, basic sciences, and patient care - not...

  19. Meth is destroying communities

    Josh L.Ac. replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    Actually it hit where I grew up [sE Kansas] around 15 years ago and continued to build. It does seem odd that it took so long to make national headlines. Unfortunately, it doesn't appear likely that...

  20. What are the BEST and WORST States to practice as an NP?

    Josh L.Ac. replied to Roland's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for the heads-up, although I was kinda hoping it was the other way between KS and MO since KS doesn't license acupuncturists unless they are a MD/DO with NO TRAINING, but MO has had a descent...

  21. How much does CNRA school teach about pain management?

    Josh L.Ac. replied to Josh L.Ac.'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Obviously I should talk to the schools I am interested in, but... From your experience, would it be possible to focus more on pain management through a focused selection on certain clinical

  22. Meth is destroying communities

    Josh L.Ac. replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    One of the best statements I've ever heard on this topic. It is easy to make judgements, but I'm sure if we all look back, at some point in our life we intentionally make a risky decision. Most of us...

  23. Meth is destroying communities

    Josh L.Ac. replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    I remember seeing that on the news in Seattle a year ago. You should put a spoiler - "Do not watch 30 minutes prior to

  24. Meth is destroying communities

    Josh L.Ac. replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen that, but most of my friends that made the progression from alcohol --> tweed --> meth seemed to be more focused on breaking the law, getting away with something, or trying to be...

  25. Meth is destroying communities

    Josh L.Ac. replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    We rock. I remember a decade ago they called it "hillbilly cocaine". At first I thought it was a fringe thing...you know, always had a friend or aquitance that was doing it, but nobody else. Then I...