pmabraham

pmabraham BSN, RN

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  1. Having hard time passing tests

    pmabraham replied to Loveleen Sahni's topic in General Students

    I found to be extremely helpful as well

  2. Prep for Clinical?

    pmabraham replied to nursenewb88's topic in General Students

    1) Do try to find some time to rest as once you are in a program, you may not get the opportunity to do so often. 2) Review your A&P and Microbiology 3) If you have an opportunity to take a...

  3. Lippincott q and a or Saunders q and a good book to study?

    pmabraham replied to Chink02's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I use both; Lippincott more so for board questions, and Saunders for

  4. How I Passed the NCLEX: A Story or Blood, Sweat, Tears and Terror

    pmabraham replied to pcrown10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good day, Paige: "EVEN MORE PRACTICE QUESTIONS from the writers of the actual test." From whom? Website? Company? Thank

  5. Is it just me or is ATI incredibly counterproductive?

    pmabraham replied to swirlies's topic in General Students

    The proctored exams, for the most part, are about critical thinking vs. pure memorization of content. So often times, you will have questions and go... where in the world was that in the book? The...

  6. Pharmacology study tips for ATI

    pmabraham replied to Aferguson4's topic in General Students

    1) Read the ATI Pharmacology book - focus on drug classes 2) Go through the ATI Pharmacology module 3) Take the practice ATI Pharmacology NCLEX exams 4) Use the free app, "RN Mentor" selecting...

  7. Got chewed out by my clinical instructor

    pmabraham replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Students

    I guess I'm old school because we were taught in elementary school, unless invited or has developed a professional relationship, one doesn't hang with professors. They are not our peers! It should...

  8. How can you best prepare for Nursing School

    pmabraham replied to Cronin's topic in General Students

    Good day: We had a six month waiting period in our case; I took abnormal psychology and pathophysiology. I found pathophysiology to be very helpful through the RN program (thanks to Jesus, I'm in the...

  9. Prep U Verses UWorld for NCLEX studying

    pmabraham replied to JBell16's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have both, and uWorld has better rationales. Though what's nice about PrepU is that you have greater control over the quiz set you are taking; you can choose by topic, client needs, and concept...

  10. I need a tutor for med dosage!

    pmabraham replied to mirrorcool's topic in General Students

    Good day: While I realize what I'm about to share isn't the same as a tutor session, here's what I recommend: 1. Practice does help increase perfection 2. Watch which will hopefully help you learn...

  11. Anyone attending RACC in Reading PA: LPN program?

    pmabraham replied to ciiiii's topic in General Students

    Good day: While I don't go to RACC (they were one of my choices for RN school), I do know they have a good program. The HACC Lancaster campus has a LPN and RN program as well (that's where I go for...

  12. Uworld or NCSBN?

    pmabraham replied to Aloha_Nurse's topic in General Students

    uWorld!

  13. BP

    pmabraham replied to neogirl's topic in General Students

    Neogirl, try to see if there are uniform shops in your area that carry stethoscopes you could try out while you were shopping. See if your school bookstore has any you can

  14. Excluded from clinical group

    pmabraham replied to Bisquet's topic in General Students

    To the OP (Bisquet): I'm in my 4th semester of nursing school. While I participate, help out anyone who asks, administrate our class FB group, share willingly and cheerfully.... guess what? You are...

  15. Reconstitution Med Calc

    pmabraham replied to abby1487's topic in School, College Programs

    Well, this site isn't meant to have people do your homework for you. If you want help, work through the problems as best you can, show your work and the answers you come up

  16. How to answer nursing school exams & ATI?

    pmabraham replied to Ashleyy3's topic in General Students

    I recommend the following youtube videos: I found doing NCLEX questions on a regular basis to be extremely helpful. As you study material in your classes, try to find associated NCLEX questions...

  17. Need Advice-Nursing

    pmabraham replied to jtcope's topic in General Students

    I started working on the prerequisites for a RN program at age 50 at a local community college where they also have a RN program. I applied, and was accepted; I'm currently in my 4th semester (now...

  18. Reconstitution Med Calc

    pmabraham replied to abby1487's topic in School, College Programs

    Since you are to do your own homework, please share what you got for each question along with the work that went into getting that

  19. Adjusting Heparin Adjustment Dosage Calculation

    pmabraham posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good day: For our first clinical day we need to bring with us a pre-test set of questions including dosage calculations. One of the questions involved a type of dosage calculations for which we've not...

  20. Adjusting Heparin Adjustment Dosage Calculation

    pmabraham replied to pmabraham's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you so much... this Monday, my last dosage calculation "4th semester entrance exam" where I have to get 100% in order to continue (no pressure). And you are right... last year... the...

  21. Weed and Nursing School! Help!!!

    pmabraham replied to Sldimuccio12086's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Did you stop lying? This isn't about ridicule, it is about being an adult and being responsible for your actions which include telling the truth and owning up to it even when it hurts. Nurses...

  22. Study Help?

    pmabraham replied to lalaland2015's topic in General Students

    Over time you will find the need to adapt in what tools you use for what class. Some professors use PowerPoints, some don't. Even those who do, may still use textbook information on exams. I've...

  23. Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

    pmabraham replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    Thank you for sharing; since I'm in PA, onsite wouldn't work. I've been trying to work on WGU prerequisites since this summer. Statistics completed (yeah), and this fall working on humanities in...

  24. MA to Nursing

    pmabraham replied to JT9195's topic in General Students

    To my knowledge there are no bridge programs from Medical Assistant to RN. If your dream is to become a LPN or a RN, then go that route directly. Please do not let "age" alone be any barrier. In so...

  25. Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

    pmabraham replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    Where did you take Biochemistry? Thank