pmabraham

pmabraham BSN, RN

Hospice, Palliative Care

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

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  1. Worried about drug screen

    pmabraham replied to studentnurse931's topic in General Students

    RE: Intake of pot without thinking of any ramifications of doing drugs... Hmmmm... I can only hope for your sake you pass your test, and never take illicit drugs again; or at least stay away from...

  2. BSN not helpful

    pmabraham replied to guest974915's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It's not just academia, but the magnet hospitals as well in terms of the push for BSN. While I agree that almost all (if not all) BSN classes do not have any direct impact on bedside patient care...

  3. Adjusting Heparin Adjustment Dosage Calculation

    pmabraham replied to pmabraham's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you for confirming; I wasn't sure since we never had to do this type of calculation

  4. What do you do to volunteer and give back?

    pmabraham replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    For years, I've volunteered as an official for junior and teen Bible quiz. That's always been fascinating that they are able to memorize complete chapters to an entire book of the Bible being able to...

  5. so embarrassed...

    pmabraham replied to kesia123a's topic in General Students

    Yes, get a doctor's note for everything you need an accommodation; consider this a given whenever you miss anything or need any type of accommodations (no matter how small). Do find out why you are...

  6. Volunteer experience / Job experience

    pmabraham replied to Oxygenforeverybody's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    (Hospice) Volunteering worked for me. CNA, for me, would be iffy because I've had professors share they often have to wrangle with CNA's who picked up skills wrong in terms of re-teaching them the...

  7. Tips for surviving 2nd semester

    pmabraham replied to mdiada's topic in General Students

    1. Continue to do what worked your 1st semester. 2. Be prepared to be flexible and adapt as necessary. 3. I found learning pharmacology by drug class and prefix/root/suffix of the drugs (by class)...

  8. Bookbag for nursing school?

    pmabraham replied to abarreto's topic in General Students

    Rolling or not depends on your physical condition and the layout of the school campus, the location of classrooms, etc. Personally, I prefer fast and mobile, so I use a traditional backpack. Those...

  9. Unsure about fit for program.

    pmabraham replied to alistevens's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OP: You will fit in

  10. titers

    pmabraham replied to KellyVT's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    While I did not have to repeat any childhood vaccinations, I opted (it was optional at our school) to get the Hep A and B series; I went through Costco (you don't have to be a member for pharmacy...

  11. UTA or WGU

    pmabraham posted a topic in University of Texas Arlington

    For those currently attending UTA or who have just applied to UTA, may I ask why UTA over WGU? It looks like the BSN portion of UTA is very comparable price wise to WGU if one takes two terms at...

  12. UTA or WGU

    pmabraham replied to pmabraham's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    For those doing a similar comparison, also see

  13. Taking pre reqs while in nursing school?

    pmabraham replied to FutureRNjas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It really depends on your specific school. Have you talked with your school

  14. titers

    pmabraham replied to KellyVT's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was 51 (maybe 52; I'm now 53) when I had to go through titer issue. I did not need to get revaccinated for any of my childhood

  15. WGU vs. UTA

    pmabraham replied to pmabraham's topic in Western Governors University

    Those details help a lot. Thank you so

  16. WGU vs. UTA

    pmabraham replied to pmabraham's topic in Western Governors University

    Thank you for sharing... the idea of group projects beyond my associates degree would be a major negative (let alone other costs et

  17. Looking for advice on transfer Nursing Programs near Phila or anywhere in PA

    pmabraham replied to RIS94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not sure of how close these would be to where you live, but there is Harrisburg Area Community College for the LPN/RN program; they they are ranked 8th nationwide for LPN/RN courses. There is...

  18. WGU vs. UTA

    pmabraham replied to pmabraham's topic in Western Governors University

    Thank you everyone for sharing. Basically, I'm trying to come up with a total of three schools; two comparable to WGU so that when I make my final decision (right now WGU is in the lead so to write),...

  19. Anyone use picmonics?

    pmabraham replied to Yogsdaleo,RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    While I use free areas of Picmonic, I see it more as a memory tool (like flashcards). Critical thinking is required to pass the boards; and just memory tools... meh... I would stick with

  20. Small pocket book of med surg

    pmabraham replied to rosy3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, it runs 4.25 inches wide, by a little under 7.5 inches high and is slightly over 1 inch thick. I keep it in my clinical grab-and-go-bag. It does fit in my scrub pockets, but it has some weight...

  21. WGU vs. UTA

    pmabraham replied to pmabraham's topic in Western Governors University

    From Online Degree Tuition | University of Texas Arlington Online [TABLE=width: 609] [TR=class: data-row] [TD]RN-BSN Nursing Courses[/TD] [TD]$257.00[/TD] [TD]-[/TD] [TD]$8,995.00[/TD] [/TR]

  22. Would you take a $5 paycut for Dream job

    pmabraham replied to loving2024's topic in General Students

    For me, since I'm not going into nursing for the money (granted money is a factor in terms of paying bills, advancing one's education, etc.) I would go for the dream job path #2. However, on the same...

  23. Feeling left out amidst efforts

    pmabraham replied to jeepee93's topic in General Students

    If you truly need psychological help, then you should be seeing a councelor or psychiatrist. If you just want advice from fellow students... ask yourself why is this bothering you? Think about...

  24. Small pocket book of med surg

    pmabraham replied to rosy3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Clinical Companion to Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, 9e (Lewis, Clinical Companion to Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of C): 97832391435:...

  25. HIPAA violation?

    pmabraham replied to zelda08's topic in General Students

    First thought comes to mind, "mind one's own business." Second thought comes to mind, why are you minding their business? Third thought comes to mind, "yes you did the right thing by moving to a...