ProgressiveThinking

ProgressiveThinking MSN, CRNA

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  1. CSUDH RN-BSN online

    ProgressiveThinking replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Biochem isn't required, but it's an elective. It wasn't required for my ADN, but I do know a lot of CRNA programs require it. My instructor actually went to CSUDH and he said that you can test out of...

  2. CSUDH, RN to BSN

    ProgressiveThinking replied to Jessica710's topic in California Nursing

    Hey everyone, How's CSUDH going? I start in the fall, and I'm trying to get a ballpark of how many units I should start out with. I really just wanna get it done ASAP. I might even go to Ohio...

  3. How different is RN school from LPN training

    ProgressiveThinking replied to proudpops's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm in the last semester of an LVN-RN bridge program. My LVN program was more intense/difficult than the RN program overall, but this semester is going WAY more into depth with hemodynamics,...

  4. Working as an LVN during LVN-RN bridge program

    ProgressiveThinking replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in LPN to RN

    10 weeks left and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I got an A on exam 1, which gives me a lot of breathing room. I was considering quitting my job if I couldn't handle this, but all I...

  5. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    ProgressiveThinking replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    How long ago did you take these courses? I took my Micro course nearly 6 years ago. Figured this wouldn't be that big of a deal for people who are already

  6. Hospitals starting to hire new grads again?

    ProgressiveThinking posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    It seems that in my area hospitals are starting to hire new grads again. Not everyone is getting jobs right away, but it seems that everyone who graduated in classes before me all seem to have gotten...

  7. Retaking Anatomy Course from 6 years ago at a Community College

    ProgressiveThinking posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello, I have one more semester left to finish up my ADN at a local CC (currently an LVN working in med/surg with good references and a good shot at landing an ICU position in the same hospital right...

  8. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    ProgressiveThinking replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    I see that this program is CCNE accredited, but not NLN accredited. I want to apply for this program as soon as I receive my license, but I'm still a little weary (mostly due to my lack of knowledge...

  9. Working as an LVN during LVN-RN bridge program

    ProgressiveThinking replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in LPN to RN

    Hello! I'm about to embark on the last semester of my RN program. I've been working pretty hard towards this for the last few years, and it's very refreshing to finally be done. However, I have my...

  10. Accepted to CRNA...should I finish Perfusion school?

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

    Good for you! A lot of people (including myself) are working hard to be in a situation similar to yours by gaining entrance into CRNA school. If CRNA is your goal, I say rest up so you don't get...

  11. Still can't find a LVN job, should I even bother getting my RN license?

    ProgressiveThinking replied to sillywilly's topic in LPN to RN

    Having your RN will open up a lot more doors, as a lot of hospitals are hesitant to hire LVNs. As an LVN your main place of employment is usually a SNF of home health. As an RN, not only can you work...

  12. Graduation in December - no jobs?

    ProgressiveThinking replied to bringtherain's topic in LPN to RN

    There are jobs out there, but you have to be persistent. I'm scheduled to finish my RN this DEC as well, and it seems like everyone from my program eventually gets a job. it might take > 6months,...

  13. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    ProgressiveThinking replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    So how difficult are OU's RN-BSN courses? Easy A's? Difficult B's? Are A's at least

  14. LVN to RN on same floor?

    ProgressiveThinking posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering what everyone else's hospital's policy is on current LVNs or LPNs becoming RNs and working on their current floor as a RN. Current LVN here who is set to finish ADN in soon. My hospital...

  15. LVN to RN on same floor?

    ProgressiveThinking replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in General Nursing

    @Jenni: That's excellent. I definitely wish my hospital did the

  16. LVN to RN on same floor?

    ProgressiveThinking replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in General Nursing

    Not much of a choice, but I think I will have to either A) work on a different floor closer to the end of or after my program since the only local hospital that hires a lot of NGRNs pays them less...

  17. What's your favorite shift to work?

    ProgressiveThinking replied to JennNHD24's topic in General Nursing

    Nights! Worked 12-hour shifts from 7p-7a When I first started my current job. Now on 7a-7p an an LVN so I can function during RN clinical. Nights are by far > days. Less interruptions, less call...

  18. Men: Are you satisfied with your work?

    ProgressiveThinking replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Men in Nursing

    Very interesting. I definitely do see the reduced competitive atmosphere in nursing. Although, women do seem to compete with each other over minuscule/irrelevant things. A lot of the higher-ups...

  19. Men: Are you satisfied with your work?

    ProgressiveThinking posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    LVN here almost done with RN. Currently working med/surg, hoping to get in the ICU. Here's my question: Do you generally like or dislike your work? I'm not trying to put down females, and I know...

  20. Got into LPN and RN What Should I Do?

    ProgressiveThinking replied to Tfish1065's topic in General Nursing

    Current LVN (California equivalent of an LPN) here in a LVN-ADN RN program who is doing both work and school full time. I completely switched majors, and schools to save money (did mine at a CC). If I...

  21. Working as an LVN during LVN-RN bridge program

    ProgressiveThinking replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in LPN to RN

    Well, between 2 day a week clinicals, and work (my manager hasn't been as flexible as I thought, but she has been flexible), I'm exhausted. I'm working six 12-hour shifts and one 8-hour shift each pay...

  22. LPN JOBS IN VA HOSPITALS OR MILITARY AS A civilian

    ProgressiveThinking replied to LEE1128's topic in Government, Military

    I'm currently an LVN working within the VA system. Pay is based on prior experience, but in Cali the minimum they will start you out at is 38k/year. Pay is also based on your geographical location,...

  23. Advice to nursing students from a hiring manager

    ProgressiveThinking replied to Linda328's topic in General Students

    Pretty much what I'm doing. I did my LVN at a CC

  24. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    ProgressiveThinking replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Hello! I'm 23, and I've been an LVN for about a year and a half. I did it with the intent of enrolling in a bridge program ASAP. Anyways, after having to retake prerequisites that didn't transfer from...

  25. Working as an LVN during LVN-RN bridge program

    ProgressiveThinking replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in LPN to RN

    Thanks for the replies everyone! The only bad thing, but sort of good thing is I HAVE to get 80 hours in each pay period to keep my benefits (it's a federal job). I usually have 6 12-hour shifts and 1...