pmabraham

pmabraham BSN, RN

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  1. Is it pointless to be an A student in nursing school?

    pmabraham replied to misskayy's topic in General Students

    While everyone in our graduating class lost their 4.0 during the 1st semester of RN school, there has been no such thing as "coasting." Those who had 4.0's going into the program didn't loose their...

  2. Getting into nursing school.

    pmabraham replied to Zooey72's topic in General Students

    Good day: No, it is not safe to assume (rarely is it safe to assume). In 2013, I applied to a well known, profit-based, RN school at the age of 50. Even though I had graduated from business school...

  3. I failed my school drug test. Am I finished forever?

    pmabraham replied to Breatholife's topic in General Students

    YES, he did something ethically wrong. Given nursing ethics matter, I would hope that people would see that including the nurses you trust so much that smoke it are also doing something WRONG. Please...

  4. Student Hours?

    pmabraham replied to sydeysops's topic in General Students

    It's going to vary by the school in terms of class time and clinical time; and, it will vary by the person as to how much time that's needed to study for skills and theory. Call the school you are...

  5. Prerequisites - How long do they take?

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

    It took me one year to complete my prerequisites going over the summer. It would have been possible to do it in six months (17 credits each

  6. I hate clinicals - Anyone else with me?

    pmabraham replied to basenjilove808's topic in General Students

    Clinicals, as to lab/sim and theory, helped build my confidence, helped on a regular basis renew and keep alive the desire to be a registered nurse, and continues to help me connect the dots between...

  7. Am I too old to start a new career in nursing?

    pmabraham replied to tr1216's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started on my prerequisites at age 50; I'm now in my 3rd semester of RN school at age 52. God willing, I will graduate this December (I'm going to be 53 shortly), and will be taking my RN NCLEX...

  8. I am on the edge......

    pmabraham replied to los0908's topic in General Students

    Did you see your professor shortly after doing poorly on your first exam? The best advice one can give anyone is to see your professor(s) promptly after any exam for which you didn't do as well as...

  9. Enlighten me

    pmabraham replied to adriana1210's topic in General Students

    For those that like FREE smartphone apps that can be helpful for proctored ATI exams, check out ATI's RN Mentor app. In addition to this application, has excellent advice on how to study for ATI...

  10. 50 and making a dream come true.

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

    Good day, TigerLiley: I started my prerequisites at age 50; I'm now 52 and in my 3rd semester of RN school. Attitude, professionalism, effort, and grades all work into the picture. Go for your...

  11. Choosing The Right Nursing School

    pmabraham replied to Auberry72's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    This was in the areas of Dauphin, Lancaster, and York

  12. Choosing The Right Nursing School

    pmabraham replied to Auberry72's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Yesterday at clinical, our clinical instructor shared that she's been talking with local hospitals over whom they would hire all things being equal except one thing: A person who got their BSN/MSN in...

  13. How many clinical rotations do you have?

    pmabraham replied to meganec17's topic in General Students

    Harrisburg Area Community College (I was surprised to find out is ranked 8th in the nation for RN schools) uses a mini-semester foundation where there are two mini-semesters per semester (often times...

  14. Choosing The Right Nursing School

    pmabraham replied to Auberry72's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Since the entire goal of nursing school is to prepare one to pass the boards the very first time (it runs > $200 each time you take the boards), yes, the NCLEX first time pass rate matters. It...

  15. 1 minute for each question in nursing school

    pmabraham replied to RescueNinja123's topic in General Students

    In our schools case, we have to fill out a scantron in addition to marking up the original test (i.e. circle answers) and all dosage calculations are on the paper portion (not the scantron). 1 minute...

  16. 1 minute for each question in nursing school

    pmabraham replied to RescueNinja123's topic in General Students

    That only matters if you take

  17. 1 minute for each question in nursing school

    pmabraham replied to RescueNinja123's topic in General Students

    One minute is short. We get 1.5 minutes per questions that don't involve dosage calculations, and two minutes per question that do involve dosage calculations. According to...

  18. How did you get through nursing school?

    pmabraham replied to Student2017555's topic in General Students

    Our graduating class just started the second half (our school uses a mini-semester system where there are two mini-semesters in one semester) of our third semester. The majority of us (I know I went...

  19. Should I drop clinicals?

    pmabraham replied to acbamy55's topic in General Students

    Try to find what you love to do (vs. for the money), and then do it. If your heart is not in nursing, then go follow your dream (which is not

  20. It seems that some students are not a good fit for nursing.

    pmabraham replied to Banana nut's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I feel it is best to compete against oneself vs. one another; team work vs. being an outright busybody worrying about how others are doing or not doing (i.e. MIND YOUR OWN

  21. How am I going to pay for nursing school?? input pls...

    pmabraham replied to Socal_EMT's topic in General Students

    In our geographic area, hospitals are hiring diploma and associate degree RN's who will complete their BSN in five years or less. I'm going to a community college whose program is 8th nationwide for...

  22. Has anyone gotten an "A" in med surg I? !

    pmabraham replied to ital91's topic in General Students

    As per the above poster, it took a lot of study time along with practicing NCLEX questions every day. I found Lippincott's Q&A for the NCLEX as well as the Davis Success series for MedSurg to be...

  23. Study Tips for Nursing School

    pmabraham replied to ashtenmorse's topic in General Students

    First and foremost, did you meet with your professor(s) over the failed exams? If not, that should be a priority. One of the keys to success in nursing school is promptly meeting with your...

  24. Did you receive a politically biased education?

    pmabraham replied to Guest910128's topic in General Students

    "When you put on that uniform, you are a nurse first and foremost." This is a myth. "Abortion and nursing: A legal update" is just one article speaking on the subject matter a nurse is able to keep...

  25. Did you receive a politically biased education?

    pmabraham replied to Guest910128's topic in General Students

    I'm glad science shows human life begins at conception (I have no religion what soever). In terms of evidence based practice, one needs to look at sources. So if you have a bunch of doctors who are...