pmabraham

pmabraham BSN, RN

Hospice, Palliative Care

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  1. Newly hired New to hospice

    pmabraham replied to elimayrn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    "Symptom Management Algorithms - A Handbook for Palliative Care. ISBN 978-1-888411-20-1. You can get it on Amazon for about $35." Recent price check, $135. Does anyone know where one can get it...

  2. Dangers of teaching kids they can be boys or girls

    pmabraham replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Some articles as to why this is dangerous: Sex Change: Physically Impossible, Psychosocially Unhelpful, and Philosophically Misguided | Public Discourse The Sex-Change Revolution Is Based on Ideology,...

  3. Meyers Brigg, Have you done it?

    pmabraham replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    I was professionally tested (beware of Internet-based exams which may not have been created by a professional in the discipline) with the result of

  4. Hired, based on having a BSN

    pmabraham replied to Premiee82's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I was hired by a Magnet designated teaching hospital (628 beds; 44 on the unit for which I was hired) as a new grad nurse with an ADN at the time. We are required to have our BSN within 4 years of...

  5. How long does it take to feel comfortable?

    pmabraham replied to Alexx_xox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It varies by the person. for me it was six months off orientation to be comfortable with a code, RRT, and the like, and 9 months off orientation to be comfortable floating to other units, and a year...

  6. Online, Go-At-Your-Own-Pace, RN to BSN Option through Capella University

    pmabraham replied to pmabraham's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I paid a portion every 4 weeks during the 12-week

  7. Online, Go-At-Your-Own-Pace, RN to BSN Option through Capella University

    pmabraham posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I started researching various RN to BSN options while I was going through my associate program to reach the NCLEX-RN. My research included two local universities and several online options. My goal...

  8. Capella Flexpath MSN progam

    pmabraham replied to conway13's topic in School, College Programs

    See https://allnurses.com/nursing-online-distance/online-go-at-1137924.html for a view from the RN to BSN FlexPath

  9. Flexpath! Capella RN-BSN 2018

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

    Good day: Please consider joining Log into Facebook | Facebook which is the RN to BSN FlexPath support group on Facebook. I'm currently in the last class, the capstone. Every assessment except for...

  10. Online, Go-At-Your-Own-Pace, RN to BSN Option through Capella University

    pmabraham replied to pmabraham's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The second semester is almost over, and another five classes completed due to a lot of pushing and effort. I'm now in the last class, the capstone class. To date, I've enjoyed the Capella Flexpath...

  11. New Grad Struggles

    pmabraham replied to KenyakeoniRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Stick it out. I 13 months in (10 months off orientation) on an extremely busy cardiac telemetry floor; it's a great experience even though it is often hard. When I talk to my psych RN friends, their...

  12. Capella flex path

    pmabraham replied to target98765's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good day: As part of your own homework, call up Capella to find out about their GPA requirements. I only had 11 classes to take (currently working on my 10th one), but that can vary based on what...

  13. Let go after 3 months

    pmabraham replied to nurseann1202's topic in Nursing Career

    Good day: I'm sorry you had a disappointing experience. Not all nurse residencies are the same. At UPMC Pinnacle, for example, you are hired to a given area (i.e., I was employed as a cardiac...

  14. WGU Any advice for upcoming 2017 RN-BSN/RN-MSN students?

    pmabraham posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Most of the articles and advice I see are from those who completed WGU prior to changes (i.e. change in biochem as well as other areas). Is it still possible to complete the RN to BSN program is 10...

  15. Capella flexpath or WGU

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

    Good day, CDGPatterson: Capella's FlexPath option is 100% online with no group projects OR a requirement to go out into the community or any area regarding in-person, face-to-face events. If you are...

  16. Capella flexpath or WGU

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

    You can finish classes at Capella University through their FlexPath in a few days. I finished five classes in three months. It is truly go at your own pace. WGU is also a good option, but not 100%...

  17. HELP!!! first job as New Graduate PN (GPN)

    pmabraham replied to NurseH1903's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you shadowed an entire shift at the facility? If not, then please consider

  18. Fairness

    pmabraham replied to Hink12's topic in General Nursing

    If that was the truth, then they would consider SAFE patient to nurse

  19. Best Rn to Bsn online programs

    pmabraham replied to Maxdog1111111's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Best in what way? Your question is very broad. Best economically would be between Western Governors University (WGU) and Capella University (via their FlexPath option). Best based on just writing...

  20. How many patients do you have on each shift?

    pmabraham replied to LStgo's topic in General Nursing

    On the 44-bed cardiac telemetry unit (CTU) where I work, day-shift (7a to 7:30p or 7a to 3:30p) is typically five patients to one nurse, and evening shift (11:00a to 11:30p or 3p to 11:30p) is...

  21. Baltimore patient left at bus stop middle night 30 degree wearing just hospital gown

    pmabraham replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    There is always more to the story. Read "The Hard Truth Behind The Baltimore Patient Dumping Video" ZDoggMD

  22. IV fluids questions

    pmabraham replied to enfermeratobe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hopefully, they are setting up the IV pump such that it goes into KVO mode at 10 mL/hr with just mainence fluids infusing once the primary infusion is complete. If yes, then the patient is getting 10...

  23. I hate nursing!!

    pmabraham replied to Mistb13's topic in Nursing Career

    Try to last out 12-months post orientation (not 12-months from hire date), and 24-months if able. I'm told with one to two years solid medsurg experience, a lot of doors can be opened for

  24. Pacemaker and irregularity?

    pmabraham replied to brdavis17's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    From my understanding, a pacemaker just paces the heart when certain lows or highs are hit; a combination pacemaker/ICD can be used if there's a chance for vfib. I've never seen a patient in Afib rvr...

  25. What to do-BSN or job first?

    pmabraham replied to meginnurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello. I went for my first job after my ADN, and am completing my BSN online at Capella University via their FlexPath program; I hope to have my BSN done in 9 months or less for a combined cost (ADN +...