pmabraham

pmabraham BSN, RN

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  1. pre-req books

    pmabraham replied to pdc8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, pdc8: I agree with VivaLaVespaGirl. Wait to find out what books you will be using and then go from there. I just finished AP2 and Microbiology along with my last "required" psychology...

  2. Introducing myself

    pmabraham replied to Mami.RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, MelissaMami: Welcome to the forum. This entire site is a great resource. I recommend https://allnurses.com/pre-nursing-student/how-get-any-846733.html as a good first read; it has helped me...

  3. Prerequisite Questions ?

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

    Good day, GAgalhere: I've known people who took AP2 first, then AP1... it makes it a lot harder. I guess the same would go for the intermediate psyc before the entry level psyc. Did you talk with...

  4. Do i need to finish all prereqs before applying for nursing?

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

    Good day, emadsss: That depends on the schools for which you are applying; check with your specific schools. Thank

  5. All of the classes I need are full!!

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

    Good day, specialcrayon: Does your school offer advanced registration for existing students? If yes, while it will not help now, always make note of the date and time advanced registration opens so...

  6. Slightly Discouraged

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

    Good day, INFP from an INFJ: I've found https://allnurses.com/pre-nursing-student/how-get-any-846733.html to be extremely helpful for every class. INFP, have you ever heard to words, "self fulfilling...

  7. Community vs Private school

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

    Good day: It is your life that only you can live. If you are of college age, then this is your decision; you have to live with the choice. Personally, I think you are doing the right thing by...

  8. CBL vs. Lecture Based

    pmabraham replied to grace.lu's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, grace.lu: Thank you for the clarification. CBL looks interesting, and I would think it might have an edge vs. traditional teaching methods if done

  9. Where can I take organic chem and nutrition online over the summer?

    pmabraham replied to KS01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, KS01: I took nutrition online at hacc.edu They are a nationally accredited college. Thank

  10. studying advice

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

    Good day, mmagloid: Have you talked with your professor? If not, schedule time and meet with your professor to go after your last test where you were not happy with your grade. Go over the exam to...

  11. CBL vs. Lecture Based

    pmabraham replied to grace.lu's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, caroladybelle: Most likely, computer-based-learning (aka online). Good day, grace.lu: Pick an accredited institution. Are they both accredited? Will their credits easily be accepted...

  12. Am I a competitive applicant for second entry programs?

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

    Good day, Carly: Every school is different; so I recommend contacting the schools for which you are interested in applying and checking in with them. Do let them know the foundation for why your GPA...

  13. HELP! In desperate need of guidance!

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

    Good day, mandidoodle: Welcome to the forum. First find out what prerequisites you need; they vary by school. Then check with the nursing school(s) for which you want to apply to find out what they...

  14. I'm nervous to take the next step

    pmabraham replied to Mandy110609's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, Mandy: Welcome to this forum. If Jesus allows it, I will be between 53 and 54 when I take my NCLEX to become a RN. You are very young; don't let your age trouble you. Should you take the...

  15. Triple whammy yay or nay

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

    Good day, ratlady: Life span development was among the easiest classes I took of my prerequisites. It does require time and study, but compared to any other three credit class, a lot less (about 3 to...

  16. readmit to ccp....7 years

    pmabraham replied to Nayners22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, dene622: Ask the school what will your transcripts look like after the time amnesty is provided. I.e. will the low grades, withdrawals, etc. show up on transcripts or is the time amnesty...

  17. Tips for succeeding?

    pmabraham replied to barnesn8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, barnesn8: School resources can be a fantastic help. I recommend you see if they can help you to determine your learning type; and then you can adjust the way you study accordingly. I'm an...

  18. Human Growth and Development

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

    Good day, ratlady: I just finished life span development; it is an easy class if you put in the time every week to keep up. The time commitment (considering it was three credits) was minor. Thank...

  19. What to do pre-pre-Nursing School?

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

    Good day, hmowry: hegster has great advice. In addition, read https://allnurses.com/pre-nursing-student/how-get-any-846733.html and try to follow it. It has helped me for every single class. I...

  20. Tips for succeeding?

    pmabraham replied to barnesn8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, barnesn8: Popular schools are not always the best schools. Even so, did you use the tutoring center if your school has one? Did you seek out your professor's help early on? If the answers...

  21. Community college vs. Sumner College

    pmabraham replied to RachMP05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, RachMP05: Ditto on RunBabyRun. I learned the hard way when ZERO (0) of 93 credits transferred from a non accredited school for which I graduated with a 3.98 GPA. Always stick with...

  22. Negativity of Others

    pmabraham replied to becalee26's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, becalee26: This may sound cliche, but it is your life you are living... not their life. Every profession will have people who are negative about their job. What do you like about it? Do...

  23. Dropping classes

    pmabraham replied to dnelson120's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day: It might depend on the program, and how the classes show up on your transcript. The college I'm attending uses a point system to determine access to their nursing program. You get...

  24. New here and neep help!!

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

    Good day, Danielle: I can provide input into only one of the questions. I believe if you became a paramedic or EMT, and spent at least 1 to 2 years in the field prior to going to school, that would...

  25. Anatomy II

    pmabraham replied to pinkrain94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, pinkrain94 and LaurenJulia: Put in the time in lab, go to each lecture class, take notes, treat lecture and lab as separate three credit classes in terms of allocating study time, and you...