pmabraham

pmabraham BSN, RN

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Follower of Jesus • BSN, RN serving others as a Hospice RN Case Manager • Lifelong Learner

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  1. Embarrassing stories in clinicals?

    pmabraham replied to SouthernBelle85's topic in General Students

    SouthernBelle85, I'm sorry you had this experience. I found eating a reasonable amount of protein and a long acting starch for breakfast helps when it comes to any day where I might be involved in an...

  2. Do most of the students in pre-nursing/nursing programs already work in health care?

    pmabraham replied to imblest11's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to Jesus, I graduate this coming Tuesday, December 13. I come from an IT / customer service background, and I've two job offers on the table with two more coming in next week. Lack of...

  3. Lost an A in an instant. I Feel devastated.

    pmabraham replied to LibaSkelova's topic in General Students

    Welcome to the "C's get degree's club." Everyone in our upcoming (December 13, 2016 - thank you Jesus) graduating class lost their 4.0 the 1st semester of RN school. My suggestion is focus on the...

  4. Best Stethoscope for Nursing Students

    pmabraham replied to Connie1109's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    What about the Amazon.com: MDF Sprague Rappaport Dual Head Stethoscope with Adult, Pediatric, and Infant convertible chestpiece - Navy Blue (MDF767-4): Health & Personal Care

  5. What are some study habits I need to use in order to do better on my nursing exams?

    pmabraham replied to RNMichi2be's topic in General Students

    Watch

  6. WGU Any advice for upcoming 2017 RN-BSN/RN-MSN students?

    pmabraham replied to pmabraham's topic in Western Governors University

    As far as I know,

  7. PA College of Health Sciences Evening/Weekend Track?

    pmabraham replied to Vandenso16's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    That's for those who already registered. If the class isn't full, you can register and pay shortly after

  8. PA College of Health Sciences Evening/Weekend Track?

    pmabraham replied to Vandenso16's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You can take them at Harrisburg Area Community college (approximately 1/3rd the cost); you can also take them at PA college of nursing (more

  9. WGU Any advice for upcoming 2017 RN-BSN/RN-MSN students?

    pmabraham replied to pmabraham's topic in Western Governors University

    Thank you

  10. DaVita New Grad questions

    pmabraham replied to pmabraham's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Anyone with experience dealing with

  11. Did we fail the test or were we failed by our educators?

    pmabraham replied to shmajo's topic in General Students

    Good day: In my opinion, if an entire class fails the class, then it is the professor, material, test questions; aka it is a systemic problem vs. localized to a small number of students. Now, the sad...

  12. New grad needs help

    pmabraham replied to manda18's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good day: The 12 hour shifts don't work for everyone whether they have children or not. Have you checked if there are hospitals in your area that have 8-hour shifts? I know in our area there are...

  13. The next step after earning an Associate's Degree in Nursing.

    pmabraham replied to callistimshel's topic in General Students

    Online applications; and many of the job descriptions outright state they will accept new graduate

  14. O2 sat on telemetry

    pmabraham replied to yelworc123's topic in General Students

    The pulse ox should be on the opposite extremity for which you are doing blood pressure. If you put the pulse ox on the same hand you are taking blood pressure, the reading will not take or otherwise...

  15. The next step after earning an Associate's Degree in Nursing.

    pmabraham replied to callistimshel's topic in General Students

    In our geographic area, many facilities still hire diploma and associate degree registered nurses. So my plan, as God willing I graduate this coming December, is to work full time while I pursue a...

  16. I often think about quitting school

    pmabraham replied to grumpyprincess's topic in General Students

    Good day: One of the things we were told in our nursing orientation is to write down on an index card, or otherwise create a means of memorizing, why nursing, why a RN. Then as we run into time...

  17. WGU Any advice for upcoming 2017 RN-BSN/RN-MSN students?

    pmabraham replied to pmabraham's topic in Western Governors University

    I believe the only two prerequisites I will need to take are biochem and Survey of United States Constitution and Government. Since they stated I need to wait to apply until I have my NCLEX-RN date...

  18. WGU Any advice for upcoming 2017 RN-BSN/RN-MSN students?

    pmabraham replied to pmabraham's topic in Western Governors University

    Thank you both for sharing. My goal, whether WGU (my first choice) or another, is to complete my BSN within 12 months or less while working full

  19. HIPAA and one's own spouse/partner

    pmabraham posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Is it against HIPAA for a healthcare professional (doctor, nurse, etc.) to discuss any identifying details about a patient they cared for with their spouse? I did find...

  20. HIPAA and one's own spouse/partner

    pmabraham replied to pmabraham's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Good day, Elpark: Maybe you know everything from birth and was an expert since then, but I'm not. If every human being was able to answer their own questions all of the time, then we would live in a...

  21. Will volunteering help with finding a job as new grad?

    pmabraham replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    I started volunteering as a hospice companion volunteer this past May 2016 for several reasons: 1) I enjoy helping others, 2) I'm pro-life and this helps me give towards the end-of-life spectrum, and...

  22. Did you choose nursing because it was your "calling"?

    pmabraham replied to Corgilicious's topic in General Students

    Other. I was in information technology for approximately 30 years with the last 18 years being involved with ecommerce hosting, server management, and security. To keep the story short, I'm an INFJ...

  23. HIPAA and one's own spouse/partner

    pmabraham replied to pmabraham's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    To put this in context of why I asked the questions (devil's advocate)... I responded to the professor's question, **prior** to posting my questions here, that a HIPAA violation took place. Then,...

  24. Psych Nurse Report Sheet

    pmabraham replied to Ndy-RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you, Ndy-RN, for

  25. HIPAA and one's own spouse/partner

    pmabraham replied to pmabraham's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    This after I just thanked you for the information you provided. Now, who is making a big deal of