pmabraham

pmabraham BSN, RN

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  1. What kind of accreditation does a school need?

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

    Good day, Heathermaizey: Would they not need national in case the BSN program is not in the same state? Thank

  2. Seeking helpful info for Pathophysiology

    pmabraham posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day: Our professor/class is using the book, "Understanding Pathophysiology" 5th edition. Do any of you have any youtube.com video recommendations (preferably based on the book), sites with...

  3. Patient weighs 170 pounds who requires a dopamine drip. Need calculation help!

    pmabraham replied to b747girl5's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good day, b747girl5: Generally you don't want to round until the end to avoid mistakes. Thank

  4. Anyone go through first week with no books?

    pmabraham replied to studentnursemon86's topic in General Students

    Good day, mmd32886: Some of my classmates run into this issue because they waited until the 1st week of class. One of the lessons to learn is find out as in advance as possible as to what books are...

  5. Iv medication question

    pmabraham replied to J3wl5's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good day, Kuriin: "When the IV has infused at the correct rate for 20 minutes, the patient will have received how much Flagyl?" My understanding is how many mL (which does have a relationship to the...

  6. HELP school A&P and Micro!!!

    pmabraham replied to Wvbabie33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, tasha92337: Ask your professor prior to recording. When able, do record and then think about creating a playlist tied to an exam unit. That way, when listening (especially several days...

  7. Iv medication question

    pmabraham replied to J3wl5's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good day, J3wl5: I've found dosagehelp.com to be a fantastic resource to learn and practice dosage calculations. While I believe learning the Desire / Have * Quantity formula for doing dosage...

  8. Nernst equation -physiology

    pmabraham replied to Leonardsmom,LPN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, Barb: These may be helpful: Nernst Potential Calculator - PhysiologyWeb Equilibrium Potentials Equilibrium Potentials Thank

  9. Seeking Youtube videos and other helpful info for Pathophysiology

    pmabraham posted a topic in General Students

    Good day: Our professor/class is using the book, "Understanding Pathophysiology" 5th edition. Do any of you have any youtube.com video recommendations (preferably based on the book), sites with...

  10. Seeking Youtube videos and other helpful info for Pathophysiology

    pmabraham replied to pmabraham's topic in General Students

    Thank

  11. HELP school A&P and Micro!!!

    pmabraham replied to Wvbabie33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, Wvbabie33: I am not sure I would recommend taking Microbiology with AP1 because from my experience, microbiology requires a working knowledge one gains from AP1. Now, with AP2 it is far...

  12. Would you work while taking prenursing courses?

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

    Good day, illusion9376: One of my school friends is a mother of seven children (ages 3 to 14 if my memory is correct), works 3 part time jobs, takes 12 credits per semester (so she can get financial...

  13. Seeking helpful info for Pathophysiology

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

    Thank

  14. Could he be right?

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

    Good day, Nabeelaodu: I've been through CPR training several times now. Sometimes the chest area breathing system on the dummies is not set up correctly; there could be a tear. Somes the masks are...

  15. Algebra help

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

    Good day, Purple_roses Khan Academy plus lots of practice will help one conquer math. Thank

  16. Studying

    pmabraham replied to Janika20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ]Good day, Janika20: ]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 Skills...

  17. buying older edition books

    pmabraham replied to reka2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, reka2014 Always check with the professor. I've had professors ok it, and others state we had to use a newer text. Thank

  18. Which Littmann Stethoscope to purchase?

    pmabraham posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Good day everyone: Which would be better and why? 3M Littmann Classic II S.E. Stethoscope or the 3M Littmann Lightweight II S.E. Stethoscope? Would there be a better Littmann to purchase if the...

  19. Seeking Youtube videos and other helpful info for Pathophysiology

    pmabraham replied to pmabraham's topic in General Students

    Thank

  20. Transcripts from multiple schools

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

    Good day, Altran: Call the nursing school to see if they will give you a waiver for specific transcripts; otherwise, normally you need to send them. Thank

  21. Student planner app suggestions?

    pmabraham replied to 7237dallas's topic in General Students

    Ditto on Google

  22. Haying a hard time

    pmabraham replied to LNOUVRESE's topic in General Students

    Good day, LNOUVRESE: What are your specific questions? Which book? Which class? Details matter ;-) Thank

  23. Nursing book bag..help!

    pmabraham replied to NURSEY92's topic in General Students

    Good day, mmcherrry: I use a laptop bag (no laptop in it; the extra compartment helps) from ebags.com to carry several books; the rest stay in a box in the trunk of my car for switch out when needed....

  24. Report: CDC Scientist Kept Quiet About Flu Blunder

    pmabraham replied to pmabraham's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Good day, Scroll89: Thank you for sharing. I personally believe in transparency especially since the party in control might minimize a "real threat" until it is too late. The caveat is that I also...

  25. Silliest answer someone has said in class?

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

    Good day, Raviepoo: I'm so glad of the relatively scientific studies that do show the link between abortion and depression as well as abortion and breast cancer. If the instructor is intelligent, and...