pmabraham

pmabraham BSN, RN

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  1. Men shoes - Alegria vs. Dansko

    pmabraham replied to pmabraham's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Good day, auscultate: Thank you for your input. I've work Dansko's for over a year now... fast paced walking, normal pace (which many tell me is very fast; then they cringe when I go my fast paced),...

  2. Seeking experiences with bookrenter.com

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

    Good day, auscultate: Some professors don't recommend previous editions; some do. For nursing, I do plan on buying vs. renting as I've been told you follow them through the various semesters. The...

  3. Seeking experiences with bookrenter.com

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

    Good day: Thank you everyone for your responses. Today in a Facebook group restricted to those in my college, a pearson responded to a similar question I asked to the FB group with the following...

  4. Previous edition textbooks

    pmabraham replied to Bubbly26's topic in General Students

    Good day, NS Bubbly26: I agree with Blue Felt Fedora about contacting the instructor. That's what I've been doing. Sometimes they will tell you it is ok and just be careful of page number / problem...

  5. iPad for Notes

    pmabraham replied to FutureRNZehrb2727's topic in General Students

    Good day, FutureRNZehrb2727: I use a Other apps that I use include, but are not limited to the following: Amazon Kindle Evernote iThoughts HD iTunes U Pearson eText Quizlet plus Flashcards Scanner...

  6. Need advice

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

    Good day, Jwillia: If I understand what you wrote, you took a biology class during a regular semester (15/16 weeks), and got less than a C. Then took it again in the summer and got less than a C,...

  7. Afraid of starting nursing Pre reqs

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

    Good day, JPickett: I recently finished my prerequisites; I started last year when I was 50; the last time I was in college was 1982 (if you count business school, 1984). Your feelings are normal; I...

  8. Who determines if you are a RN.

    pmabraham replied to DXHX's topic in General Students

    Good day, DXHX: The first word/thought that came to mind when I read your post was "DRAMA!" Other than acting, what professions do you believe tolerate DRAMA, and whose members grow and thrive in it?...

  9. MA or LVN?? help

    pmabraham replied to eflores06's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, eflores06: Check out community colleges and vocational schools in your area. LPN should be a 12 to 18 month program that runs under $10,000 (and LPN's typically make more than MA's; LPN's...

  10. Online Prereqs

    pmabraham replied to Satori77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day: I completed all my prerequisites via three modalities: on campus, online (some tests were proctored by proctoru, others via a locked down browser, and some just through a regular browser),...

  11. RN program acceptance letter & drug dosage calculation questions

    pmabraham posted a topic in General Students

    Good day: I received my RN program acceptance letter today for starting clinicals in January 2015 with an anticipated graduation date in December 2016. Our nursing school requires that one passes a...

  12. How many pre-reqs?

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

    Hi user_rachael: I did 14 credits in the spring; it's doable, but by the end of the semester I was exhausted mentally. I did the AP2 with Microbiology, Nutritional Science, and Life Cycle...

  13. How many pre-reqs?

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

    Good day, user_rachael: That's a heavy load to start off. Chemistry and math may involve a lot of homework; English might involve papers. The other two should be "normal" in terms of study time. I...

  14. If we had a conservative nurses forum

    pmabraham replied to FLmomof5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Good day: "how many conservatives are on this board???" Raises hand as being one. Thank

  15. Pre-reqs with GED?

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

    Good day, user_rachael: I returned to school (for nursing) after almost 30 years of being out of school. If you are ok going through the summer, and are ok with doing 9 to 14 credits per semester,...

  16. Part-time or hungry?

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

    Good day, cleanmedia: Check for schools that have part time LPN/RN programs. In our geographic area, there are at least three school that have evening programs for those who need to work full time....

  17. Pre-Nursing Student

    pmabraham replied to Nursling17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, JCozza: Welcome; I found allnurses.com to be very helpful. People here are very encouraging and helpful. While there are a lot of good threads (too many to list), I found...

  18. Bad at Biology Lab

    pmabraham replied to cerda394's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, cerda394: I was always the last one out of lab myself; sometimes on purpose, and other times just because I was just so slow. I cannot imagine how fast paced a six week course can be. Give...

  19. Torn Between Nutrition or Nursing

    pmabraham replied to nnorton716's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, nnorton716: Try job shadowing each to see if that helps. Thank

  20. When Does Life Begin? The Scientific Definition of an Abortifacient ...

    pmabraham replied to cncyana's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good day, cncyana: Scientific Fact: Human Life Begins at Conception, or Fertilization | LifeNews.com http://www.naapc.org/why-life-begins-at-conception/...

  21. Re-taking credits

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

    Good day, Winordietrying: 12 credits while working 40 hours doesn't leave a lot of room for study; plus, some classes like often require hours per day of homework (at least if you are like me where...

  22. Please, help. I'm a failure.

    pmabraham replied to selectivemute's topic in General Students

    Hugs selectivemute: Life is about learning; learning involves mistakes. When a person makes a mistake, it never makes the person a failure; it just means the person is human, and made a mistake. It...

  23. Psych online or on campus?

    pmabraham replied to 2016New's topic in General Students

    Good day, JustJainie: Over the past year I've taken classes on campus on online. It turns out due to scheduling issues that every single psychology class I've taken online (introduction to psychology,...

  24. Shoes

    pmabraham replied to NRRN,IWP's topic in General Students

    Good day: Am I correct in understanding the OP wants recommendations for shoes for men? Thank

  25. B's B's B's discouraged with those illusive A's

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

    Good day, GodsHandsRn: Wife, mother, and full time student puts you in a harder position than many of your fellow classmates; do not be so hard on yourself. I've found...