pmabraham

pmabraham BSN, RN

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  1. How long is to long, to study for the NCLEX-RN?

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

    Uworld is fantastic for the questions, and the layout is like the actual NCLEX. Do plan on reviewing all of the rationales as to why a given answer is correct or incorrect. Given you've been out of...

  2. I hate nursing school !

    pmabraham replied to Student2017555's topic in General Students

    "Did anyone survive this ?" Yes, that's why there are RN's . Yes, it is hard; good things rarely come

  3. Did you receive a politically biased education?

    pmabraham replied to Guest910128's topic in General Students

    "Additionally, these two groups state that abortion is an important aspect of women's health care." Health care involves healing, not murder. When a doctor dismembers an innocent baby, they didn't...

  4. Did you receive a politically biased education?

    pmabraham replied to Guest910128's topic in General Students

    The only outright lies that come up here and there deal with the Affordable Health Care Act increasing access to healthcare. Then when I or others bring up the facts that ANY insurance doesn't have...

  5. Male nurses in OB

    pmabraham replied to Jake_snake's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My wife and I were discussing this topic this evening; and I've discussed it with my clinical instructor during my OB rotation. In our geographic area, even though most gynecologists are male, the...

  6. Do you NEED a study group to get through nursing school?

    pmabraham replied to Student2017555's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm currently in my second year, 3rd semester of a RN program. To date, not a single study group; though some of my classmates get together from time to time. Our school runs mini-semesters were we...

  7. NCLEX SATA Rule Question

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

    Our oncology professor just shared it is a minimum of two, but all answers can be correct (that there does not have to be one

  8. Men in the nursing field, is there a problem?

    pmabraham replied to sroseo's topic in Male Nursing Students

    "1. What made you want to go into the nursing profession? " While I was in IT for 30 years, I appreciate helping people and being a servant. Nursing is more hands on and direct. "2. Did you have any...

  9. Another reason unions suck!

    pmabraham replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Hmm, the patient advocates for themselves, and nurses advocates for patients.. NO UNIONS involved. Just speak up, and advocate. It's not the late 18th and early 19th century when unions not only had...

  10. Thinking about quitting nursing school

    pmabraham replied to lagirl008's topic in General Students

    Good day: "My parents pretty much pushed me" Is it your life or their life? Food for thought. Find out what YOU want to do that you will love, and run after

  11. More important to lay low or fit in?

    pmabraham replied to FuturePN's topic in General Students

    I'm 52 years young in my 3rd semester. I tend to be older than a number of the professors; and presently, I'm the oldest in my graduating class (there's been older in other graduating classes). Most...

  12. Another reason unions suck!

    pmabraham replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    The ONLY guarantee one has when being in a union is a smaller paycheck due to union

  13. Should I "waste" my time getting an ADN?

    pmabraham replied to misskayy's topic in General Students

    Incorrect, a RN to BSN program can take as little as 3 to 6 months longer than the AD at places like WGU. Money saves

  14. Feel incompetent

    pmabraham replied to whatwasithinking75's topic in General Students

    Welcome to the new normal that we all go

  15. Struggling :(

    pmabraham replied to PadmeRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Our AD program covers community health. Ty for

  16. Why are so many nurses against unions?

    pmabraham replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    For safe ratios, you need strong laws which are enforced rather than corruptible

  17. Advice on books to help through nursing school

    pmabraham replied to czerwodl121's topic in General Students

    Triple ditto on the Davis Q&A Series Success books. Also Lippincott Q&A for the NCLEX has been very helpful (medsurg 1, 2, and hopefully for upcoming advanced medsurg). I do use Saunder's...

  18. Struggling :(

    pmabraham replied to PadmeRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Thank you for sharing. Can you explain " but it DOEs change how you practice and some important aspects of how you think, if you let it." in terms of the how? What are you doing differently,

  19. Struggling :(

    pmabraham replied to PadmeRN's topic in Western Governors University

    AtHomeNurse, I normally think your way, but I'm struggling with the following: 1. Only one hospital in our geographic area pays BSN nurses more than diploma, AD RN nurses. 2. Statistics can be twisted...

  20. Help!!! Can you obtain a bachelors degree if you do not have an associates degree?

    pmabraham replied to jengarcia87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In our geographic area, a number of hospitals will hire a A.D. and diploma-based RN as long as you will get your BSN within 5 years of being hired. This makes getting an A.D. before a BSN extremely...

  21. Nursing School No Longer Going by Their Own Policies

    pmabraham replied to dholly2015's topic in General Students

    all that comes to mind is minding one's own business in certain

  22. Any study tips and advice for nursing school?

    pmabraham replied to brooks222's topic in General Students

    Learn your learning style, and go with it, while being willing to adapt for each class/semester. DO plan ahead, and stay organized. Make it a point to do NCLEX questions every day and review the...

  23. Should I "waste" my time getting an ADN?

    pmabraham replied to misskayy's topic in General Students

    In our area, hospitals will hire A.D. RN's who are enrolled in a BSN program. Since A.D.'s tend to be economical AND BSN's typically do not add anything new clinically, why not go for an A.D.

  24. Has anyone tried Davis Edge?

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

    UWorld is definitely

  25. Has anyone tried Davis Edge?

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

    I'm testing it for the RN side, and find UWorld and PrepU to be better alternatives. UWorld does have a PN version; I'm not sure if PrepU does have a PN