pmabraham

pmabraham BSN, RN

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  1. Flashcards

    pmabraham replied to NeoNurse2Be's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Hi: Check out TEAS Flashcards - Cram.com Thank

  2. A&P - Bones, Time... Need some Encouragement!

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

    Good day: Our Anatomy and Physiology I's lectures and labs have not matched up yet. To me, they are individually a 3 to 4 credit class in terms of time involvement. In addition to the excellent...

  3. Any advice for A+P?

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

    Good day: A & P is hard for everyone. A & P has a lot to remember for everyone. People often take other classes with A & P. Have you looked at changing how you study? When you study?...

  4. Immunizations for RN program question

    pmabraham posted a topic in General Students

    Good day: Is there a list of what immunizations are standardized no matter the accredited RN program? If yes, where can I find the list? I did ask the college for which I'm attending, but they shared...

  5. Broken and Depressed

    pmabraham replied to LSUgirl13's topic in General Students

    Good day: Have you examined what are your stumbling blocks for the course? Have you looked at changing how you study? When you study? The tools you use to study? Etc. Does your school have tutoring...

  6. Could Single Dad Get in...

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

    Good day, newsingleDad: There are a number of single parents working on their LPN and RN prerequisites at the local community college I'm attending. Your age and gender are not an issue. Some single...

  7. Are you required to get a flu shot in the nursing program?

    pmabraham replied to cee cee g's topic in General Students

    Good day: For every nursing program in our area, flu shots appear to be a requirement; I'm not sure if they give waivers. Before I started my prerequisites (for which I'm still doing) for an RN...

  8. A&P I- Histology

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

    Good day: The following may be helpful: http://www.penguinprof.com/uploads/8/4/3/1/8431323/histology_key.jpg tismodov Dichotomous Key for Histology Dichotomous Key of Histology Thank

  9. How do you handle all the reading?

    pmabraham replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Students

    Good day: 1. As shared, follow the syllabus for what should be read. 2. Preview what should be read to see what study aids exist within the area; also get to know the book (does it have a glossary?...

  10. Online A&P1

    pmabraham replied to christyb33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day: If you have a choice, there are certain types of subjects that do not translate well online. Do you have a local community college that would allow you to use their resources? I.e. the...

  11. Skull Help - AP 1

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

    Good day: For the skeletal system, including the skull, if your college has a model room where you can pick up, feel, move your hands around, etc. the types of models they will use in the test, then...

  12. hours per day

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

    Good day: Pre-nursing section, so this is just for prerequisites -- no clinicals. A&P 1 gets the most study time followed by Basic Microbiology then Intermediate Algebra (which is mainly practice,...

  13. What has been your favorite prerequisite?

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

    Good day: I'm really enjoying Basic Microbiology and Anatomy and Physiology. Thank

  14. hours per day

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

    Good day: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday typically 10 to 12 hours per day. Tuesday's and Thursday's, typically 3 to 5 hours per day. Sunday, 4 to 5 hours. How that brakes down per class...

  15. How are the people making A's or B's studying?

    pmabraham replied to VAgirl247's topic in General Students

    Good day: See https://allnurses.com/pre-nursing-student/how-get-any-846733.html Actual study techniques vary per particular class. Generally, I try to set up a minimum of two hours per 1 credit with...

  16. Going Back...

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

    Good day: I just turned 50 this past May, and started working on my prerequisites for an RN program this past June. You will do well in your late 30's and early 40's. Once you are accepted into a...

  17. Do you read all the text for science classes?

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

    Good day: Yes, I read the chapters -- science or not science. In addition to reading before the lecture, so I'm prepared, I read after the lecture to help stuff sink in. Until your first exam, you...

  18. How to Find Motivation in Studying?

    pmabraham replied to Juufro's topic in General Students

    Good day: You need to motivate yourself; no one can do it for you. Your actions show you what is important. If facebook and other web sites are more important than studying, that's where you will...

  19. Study Tips!

    pmabraham replied to avianale's topic in General Students

    Good day: First, look only at the the present, and just upcoming (i.e. no more than a few months away -- and only those items that require you to start acting sooner than later). Worrying about what...

  20. How to get over being shy?

    pmabraham replied to mdm063's topic in General Students

    Good day: My comfort zone when I'm around people is to be as invisible as possible. I learned to deal with being out of my comfort zone like a lot of things in life -- practice, practice, practice,...

  21. A/P Flashcards

    pmabraham replied to ASPIRING2BGREAT's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good day: Also check quizlet.com thank

  22. Good medical Terminology book

    pmabraham replied to NoWomanNoCry's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good day: I use Mosby's... an older edition plus online apps. Thank

  23. Social help, not fitting in

    pmabraham replied to nursepeaches's topic in General Students

    Good day: Keep on trying; don't give up. Keep your smiling and good attitude. Friendship takes time; sooner or later others will see you have a consistently good attitude, a consistent smile, put in...

  24. How much time do you put into homework and studying?

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

    Good day: While I tend to block as many hours as I can per time period to study, I do my best to break that time down into the following segments: * Reading 25 minutes or less * Review 5 minutes *...

  25. Managing your time...?

    pmabraham replied to mmcc26's topic in General Students

    Good day: https://allnurses.com/pre-nursing-student/how-get-any-846733.html covers time management. How much time is needed to study depends on the subject matter, the study tools available, how you...