pmabraham

pmabraham BSN, RN

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  1. Allegria VS. Dansko sizing

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

    Good day, BuckyBadgerRN: Does that mean you have a 36 in Dankso's and a 36 in Allegria, and both fit well? Thank

  2. School competition/ what to do?

    pmabraham replied to applekors27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, applekors27: What is the unemployment rate of new nursing grads in your geographic area? That has a lot to do with why some areas are more competitive than others as there is no nursing...

  3. Hacc lpn program 2015

    pmabraham replied to akisera's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Good day, akisera: While not the answer you were seeking, I just wanted to let you know there are HACC students such as myself who are on allnurses.com; I start RN clinicals this coming January. You...

  4. Micro and AP2 at Hacc?

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

    Good day, luna_: I'm a current student at HACC; I start clinicals this coming January 2015. This past spring semester, I took AP2, Microbiology, Nutrition and Life Cycle Development. While it was...

  5. Feeling discouraged

    pmabraham replied to WannabeNurse(:'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, WannabeNurse(: Start getting in the good habit of seeing the professor shortly after getting a bad grade (not the second, third, etc.). Take your book, notes, and ask to go over what you...

  6. How can I start preparing for patho and pharm?

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

    Good day, Natalie: FutureLearn.com has the science of medicine (for free) which may be helpful for pharmacology. https://www.class-central.com/ is a great aggregator for finding free classes on...

  7. Obamacare and hospitals

    pmabraham replied to mee9mee9's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    From Dr. Kris Held: O.L.D. (Obamacare Legislated Death) | krisheldmd What Obamacare Means for Patients | krisheldmd Manipulation and Politicization of American Medical Education: Rotten to the Core |...

  8. Is A&P 1 the most difficult class in nursing?

    pmabraham replied to NewKillerStar's topic in General Students

    Good day, KaliStar: Your AP classes are part of the foundation for future classes. I'm currently taking Pathophysiology, and compared to AP1, AP2, and Microbiology... those classes were an easy...

  9. ACCEPTED! Tips & Advice Appreciated!

    pmabraham replied to anoble001's topic in General Students

    Good day: Great advice so far, but check if your program allows recording (ours does not). Thank

  10. negative thoughts/ stress relief

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

    HI Natalie: While I didn't take stats yet (it's on my list for the BSN portion of my journey), check out iTunes University for MATH 202 from Harrisburg Area Community College (they have some good...

  11. Best order for science prereqs

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

    Good day, thinkingcap: You want #3. Microbiology typically requires a health knowledge of AP1 and AP2 in order to do well (though if you are great at science, you can often combined micro with AP2)....

  12. Obamacare and hospitals

    pmabraham replied to mee9mee9's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Good day: -- ObamaCare sold on lies"If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor" "If you like your healthcare plan, you can keep your healthcare plan" "Families will save at least $2,500 per...

  13. negative thoughts/ stress relief

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

    Hugs Natalie: You are in company of many people who are on the journey towards being a nurse who face self-doubt on a regular basis. It is very common to read in allnurses.com and elsewhere about...

  14. Obamacare and hospitals

    pmabraham replied to mee9mee9's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Again, Obamacare was voted on and passed 100% by democrats (partisan). The fact Obamacare was passed (with intentional lies) 100% by democrats will be remembered on November 4, 2014. We are going to...

  15. Obamacare and hospitals

    pmabraham replied to mee9mee9's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Good day: "The ACA was written and passed BY THE CONGRESS" The above is extremely misleading because ObamaCare was passed by the democrats only (partisan). Remember, one of many Nancy Pelosi's...

  16. Any benefits with joining Phi Theta Kappa?

    pmabraham replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Students

    Good day: Prior to changing to nursing, I was in I.T. for approximately 30 years; the latter 18 I was involved in hiring/firing decisions. When hiring a person just out of college or technical school...

  17. Older Student - And So It Begins

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

    Good day, HealingThoughts: I started my nursing journey last year after my 50th birthday; my prerequisites were finished this past May, and I start a RN program this coming January (this semester, I'm...

  18. Patho class

    pmabraham replied to Rn 1979's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good day, fayassin: Specific questions typically result in specific answers while broad questions lend themselves to general/broad answers. What are you specifically having trouble in with...

  19. Take Intro to Bio or AP out of it?

    pmabraham replied to inkkedandproud86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, I took human biology (an intro course) so it would prepare me for AP1, AP2, and Microbiology; it was among the best decisions I made in terms of class planning. I don't recommend trying to...

  20. A&P

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

    Good day, UH - Anatomy & Physiology I -Tutoring may be helpful. Thank

  21. Chem HELP

    pmabraham replied to 2014Student's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, 2014Student: Khan Academy chemistry and https://www.open2study.com/courses/chemistry Thank

  22. Any benefits with joining Phi Theta Kappa?

    pmabraham replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Students

    The fee is one time for life (which isn't bad). It should look good on the resume et al. The only downside I've experienced from joining is SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM emails from colleges that have...

  23. Looking for Pre-Req Help

    pmabraham replied to SMommaHess6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, SMommaHess6: I go to Harrisburg Area Community College (hacc.edu); they have campuses in various Pennsylvania locations. They offer on campus as well as virtual (online) classes; they are...

  24. I don't know how to study

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

    Good day, sarahjeanleach: ]Here are some links that may be useful in terms of improving overall study skills, taking notes, reading text books, etc. ]SQ4R Study Method Note Taking Systems - Academic...

  25. Gen Bio

    pmabraham replied to futurenurse18_'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, futurenurse18_: Keep in mind, when there are "general" statements, and "general" questions, the responses will be "general" for the most part. If you have specific questions about specific...