pmabraham

pmabraham BSN, RN

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  1. I don't think I can do this...

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

    Good day, sarahjeanleach: I'm sorry to read what you and your mom and family are going through; I cannot imagine being in that situation, it must be very rough. Yet, you can reach your dreams because...

  2. I have a question about my course load.

    pmabraham replied to alexia262013's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, alexia262013: Chemistry and math will most likely have heavy homework (chemistry also involves a lot of math; so if your math skills are not up to par, maybe take chemistry after the math...

  3. Stat, Nutrition, and Microbiology Lab. Doable?

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

    Good day, bearbearkim: Yes, doable. This past spring, I took A&P2 with lab, Microbiology with lab, Nutritional Science, and life cycle development. I'm 51; if I can do it, you can do it. Thank...

  4. HELP! Stressing about chemistry

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

    Good day, Itssuzii Learning dimensional analysis will help you in chemistry as well as when you get to dosage calculations. Watch for a very good introduction to dimensional analysis.Thank

  5. Starting Nursing Program

    pmabraham replied to Mrslo23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, Mrslo23: Why ITT Tech? If you search the forums, they don't have a good history. Thank

  6. Microbiology-Pre-nursing student HELP

    pmabraham replied to Tink Nurse to Be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, astate2009: Even if the book is not required, show initiative and get the book. Since details matter, what specific questions did you ask your professor? Thank

  7. Microbiology help

    pmabraham replied to astate2009's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, astate2009: Get the book for your class (even if it is optional). Seek a tutor, ask for specific help. I.e. what specific areas of microbiology are you having trouble (don't be vague in...

  8. Pharm math and Syringes

    pmabraham replied to Unequaledbeauty_30's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good day, Check if your school has published rounding rules. Ours is as follows: ]When rounding final answers…If the answer is less than 1 such as 0.456 calculate to the thousandth place and use...

  9. Microbiology help

    pmabraham replied to astate2009's topic in General Students

    Good day, astate2009: What specific parts of microbiology are giving you trouble? Thank

  10. Did I take the bait (for profit school)?

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

    Good day, golson: Thank you for your service to our country! Solid schools have an NCLEX pass rate in the mid to high 90's. Anything lower than a 90 is, well, low (does not pass a sniff test in my...

  11. Prospective nursing student

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

    Good day Emotions: You probably know using all caps is the equivalent of screaming your head off. Nursing is not normally cut throat. The main issue is there is no nursing shortage; I repeat, there...

  12. Advice.. Just starting out.

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

    Good day, CASinAustin: Welcome to allnurses.com! This is a fantastic site with a large amount of helpful people from fellow pre-nursing students, nursing students, and those already in the field for...

  13. HELP need teaching advise for calculations!!!

    pmabraham replied to StephanieClemons's topic in General Students

    Good day, In addition to dosagehelp.com as previously mentioned, I found to be excellent for learning dimensional analysis.Thank

  14. Help! Not understanding A&P

    pmabraham replied to humboldt13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, humboldt13: I was told AP1/AP2 (especially AP1) was the make or break in terms of being able to handle nursing school (these are just prerequisites to nursing school). So yes, it only gets...

  15. Nutrition Prerequisite Course

    pmabraham replied to swimmingfever00's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, swimmingfever00: I would go with an accredited community college over University of Phoenix any day. Thank

  16. Almost 4 years, no luck finding nursing job, life destroyed?!

    pmabraham replied to GotoGirlRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hugs angzac; I'm praying for you. Don't give

  17. Pediatric dosage calculations

    pmabraham replied to cwebb's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good day, cwebb Does your school have formal rounding rules? Ours is as follows: "]When rounding final answers...If the answer is less than 1 such as 0.456 calculate to the thousandth place and use...

  18. Iv medication question

    pmabraham replied to J3wl5's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good day, Esme: Next time, I'll try to be more clear as I presumed that if one stated there was a relationship, if they had questions as to the meaning, they would ask. If mg and mL are interrelated...

  19. Advice me!!

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

    Good day, Chanell: Both tend to be homework heavy, and chemistry requires a good working knowledge of math. If you are good at math, and especially dimensional analysis, then you should be ok. Thank...

  20. Iv medication question

    pmabraham replied to J3wl5's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good day, loveofrn What I stated --> My understanding is how many mL (which does have a relationship to the mg) the patient received Which is not the same thing as what you think I stated what is...

  21. Help

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

    Good day, Biankar: The prerequisites are specific to a school / nursing program; so you do want to find someone at the school you will be attending providing guidance in that area. Generally the core...

  22. how to get a "A" every time

    pmabraham replied to kevindgalloway's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good day, kevindgalloway See https://allnurses.com/pre-nursing-student/how-get-any-846733.html Thank

  23. Are my dosage reconstitution problems correct?

    pmabraham replied to Mursely's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good day, Kuriin: Re-read Mursely's post to see if the formula was used in form or not, then re-read my post. Thank

  24. Are they doing away with the ASN programs?

    pmabraham replied to ac9390's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, ac9390: No, AD programs are still available, and probably will continue to be so as it is still a viable stepping stone towards a BSN. Also see...

  25. itt tech orland park, il nursing program

    pmabraham replied to nessa420's topic in School, College Programs

    Good day, nessa420: You may want to research how often ITT is discussed in allnurses.com and how many view it as not a place to go (ever) because of accredidation issues. Thank