ProgressiveThinking

ProgressiveThinking MSN, CRNA

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  1. Organic, Inorganic, Biochem online combo

    ProgressiveThinking replied to mrdearmas's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    hey mrdearmas, do you work at inland valley? That's the trauma center around the Temecula area

  2. USAGPAN 2017

    ProgressiveThinking replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Government, Military

    Just took the GRE and scored > 297. Just waiting on the writing results. Glad that's over

  3. Organic, Inorganic, Biochem online combo

    ProgressiveThinking replied to mrdearmas's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Chem 1120 at weber state is organic and biochem combined. I never asked usc is they accept it. The program's I'm interested in do accept it. Chem 1110 is general

  4. Organic, Inorganic, Biochem online combo

    ProgressiveThinking replied to mrdearmas's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have a intro to general chem course through a school not too far from you (RCC). I don't live too far from you. I ended up taking a combined organic/inorganic course through Weber state which was...

  5. USAGPAN 2017

    ProgressiveThinking replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Government, Military

    I'm taking the GRE in a couple of weeks. CCRN two weeks after. I figure taking the GRE so soon allows me to retake it if I don't do as well as I want to. I'm doing well on practice tests, so it will...

  6. wolford and accreditation

    ProgressiveThinking replied to jed0012's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    They have COA, but lack regional accreditation. New COA standards require regional accreditation. According to the COA website, the COA is supposed to visit Wolford this spring and will post their...

  7. Accepted Students GRE Scores

    ProgressiveThinking replied to BHRN85's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Do an internet search on ScoreSelect. The GRE folks sent me an email with this info, and after reading it and getting a 312 on a magoosh practice test I bumped up my test

  8. Night shift RN's :Do you eat in the morning after your shift?

    ProgressiveThinking replied to DesertSky's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've been working nights for the past few years, and I feel like I have a decent routine now, but it takes a lot of discipline and willpower. In addition to lifting weights on days that I don't work,...

  9. Accepted Students GRE Scores

    ProgressiveThinking replied to BHRN85's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Can everyone include their study aid for the

  10. Med/Surg RN. Want ICU job. Get ACLS?

    ProgressiveThinking replied to Spine_CRNA's topic in Critical Care

    If you want to get into ICU having ACLS is the bare minimum. You should also take a BART course. A good ICU program will put you through a formal critical care course (mine was one day a week for 6...

  11. Accepted Students GRE Scores

    ProgressiveThinking replied to BHRN85's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm studying for the GRE right now. I have coworkers who have gotten in with way The school that's my #1 choice wants a 297 and they are stand-fast with that specific number. I was told that a higher...

  12. Wolford College CRNA February 2016 entry

    ProgressiveThinking replied to hopefulSRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey, I just wanted to see how interviews went. Any update from the school? The COA website says the visit will be made this spring for a fall decision of

  13. Is it still financially worth it to become CRNA?

    ProgressiveThinking replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Would you you say that you profited from going to CRNA school

  14. BSN-CRNA

    ProgressiveThinking replied to ccarroll1992's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I somewhat disagree, but I'm sure it varies from program to program. I spoke with a PD because I have a not so decent science grade in one of my prereqs from 10 years ago (C+ in anatomy 1). However, I...

  15. Wolford College CRNA February 2016 entry

    ProgressiveThinking replied to hopefulSRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Truthfully, I agree with you. It is profitable for them, and I honestly did want to attend this school because I felt that I wouldn't have any problems getting in. I have no qualms against this...

  16. Wolford College CRNA February 2016 entry

    ProgressiveThinking replied to hopefulSRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I didn't say anything negative. I politely asked a legitimate question and you evaded

  17. PMHNP vs CRNA

    ProgressiveThinking replied to kj954's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was kind of wrestling with which of these two fields I should choose as well. I currently work full-time ICU and per diem float pool. I am sent to psych a lot because a lot of other nurses are...

  18. Wolford College CRNA February 2016 entry

    ProgressiveThinking replied to hopefulSRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    So, just out of friendly curiosity, if they lose national accreditation for being out of compliance with the regional accreditation requirement during their October visit, what do you guys hope/think...

  19. Wolford College CRNA February 2016 entry

    ProgressiveThinking replied to hopefulSRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was considering applying here, but after doing research it just seems too sketchy. If I did it would be after the COA visit next October if the program isn't shut down before then, and that's only...

  20. Online Advanced Patho/Pharm

    ProgressiveThinking posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Anyone have any suggestions on where to take online advanced patho and pharm? I know a brick and mortar course is best, but my work schedule doesn't permit it. Next year I'm going to apply to TWU,...

  21. New Nurse With Large Disposable Income

    ProgressiveThinking replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was in your exact same shoes when I Was 24. Then I got

  22. Army: Exceeding weight limit with low bodyfat

    ProgressiveThinking posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello, I'm likely going to apply to USAGPAN next year. I'm 5'10, 203lbs with 11% bodyfat. I exceed the 189lb weight limit. I can lose weight, but I know I'll lose hard-earned muscle if I do. Does the...

  23. Grad school with low GPA

    ProgressiveThinking replied to lexieeb14's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Depends on what school you apply to. I know a lot of sub 3.0 applicants who have gotten into NP school. Schools are popping up like mushrooms, so getting into a for profit school wouldn't be difficult...

  24. VA nurses, need your insight!

    ProgressiveThinking replied to chickadee1993's topic in Government, Military

    I was in the same boat as you a few years back. I was offered an ED position at a trauma center and a tele/sdu position at a VA. I went to the VA since the benefits are better and yada yada yada. Big...

  25. Is it still financially worth it to become CRNA?

    ProgressiveThinking replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    How is the job market for new grad ACNPs seeking to break into critical care? Your role sounds very appealing. Unfortunately, a very good friend of mine passed boards as a FNP and has been unable to...