pmabraham

pmabraham BSN, RN

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  1. Anyone Have Any Tips On Focusing??

    pmabraham replied to J3w3lz88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day: What I try to do for myself that seems to be working is S.W.O.T. - strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats as part of "know thyself." Since I know I will wait to the last minute by...

  2. Should i consider LPN?

    pmabraham replied to Axm611291's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, Axm611291: Can you apply to both programs around the same time? Then if you get into the RN program, go that route? Thank

  3. Advice on going to school for my lpn or rn!!

    pmabraham replied to dannygurl84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day, dannygurl84: I'm trying to take the prerequisites for the LPN and RN route at the local community college I'm attending. The way it works out, there is only one course that RN's don't have...

  4. How do you keep going when you feel discouraged?

    pmabraham replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Students

    Good day, Hellostudentnurssee: Stay your course. While I do believe we need to be gentle and kind towards others, only you, live your life. As shared above, "ignore what people say" and learn to be...

  5. I had no idea where to place this, but here it goes

    pmabraham replied to dominique.l.weaver's topic in General Students

    Good day: I do agree you need a passion and love for a lot of vocations especially health care. What I will add is that you can develop passions and love if you press into them. Thank

  6. Study help

    pmabraham replied to Rebel6678's topic in General Students

    Good day: See https://allnurses.com/pre-nursing-student/advice-how-study-844227-page2.html#post7434647 for what I shared recently; granted it covers my overall study habits. I'm not as far along as...

  7. Passed my nclex!!! God is good

    pmabraham replied to stoseibo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations. God is good if we pass or if we fail. Congratulations on the

  8. Best type of computer for school

    pmabraham replied to Carpediem1012's topic in General Students

    Good day: Check with your school to see if they have any recommendations. Check with those a year or several in advance of you to see what they are using and why. Thank

  9. Working out/exercising while in nursing school

    pmabraham replied to Vincent_'s topic in General Students

    Good day: I try to wake up early every day; right now for my summer courses, 6:00 AM works best. As quickly as I can get outside, I'm outside walking for a minimum of 30 minutes per day. Over time,...

  10. Summer Microbiology STRESS! ADVICE?!

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

    Good day: Are there tutoring services available at your school? I didn't take Microbiology yet; but when I do, I'm thinking The Microbiology Coloring Book: I. Edward Alcamo, Lawrence M. Elson:...

  11. Advice on how to study?

    pmabraham replied to mandaay0313's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day: I just turned 50 this past May, and I'm finding out things don't work as they did when I was in high school or the college and business school I went to when I was a lot younger (last time I...

  12. How much are you paying...

    pmabraham replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    Good day: RE: $229.00 per credit hour. Compared to? Class size is typically 24 students for onsite classes; some classes are 48 students, but I've not been in any of those (and since they typically...

  13. Accuplacer college level math

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

    Good day: When I took the accuplacer, I got a 73 in elementary algebra (I've not been in school since 1984) so I didn't even get to the college level math area that requires at least an 80 in...

  14. How much are you paying...

    pmabraham replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    Good day: $229.00 per credit hour at a local community college. Thank

  15. beginning nursing school in the fall...scared!

    pmabraham replied to GaNicuRN14's topic in General Students

    Good day: I just started my journey towards doing my nursing prerequisites this past June 18th; I'm 50 years of age as of this past May. Prior to this past June, the last time I was in a school...

  16. Statistics - Timed Quizzes

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

    Good day: I agree with kaydensmom01. Contact your school to see if they can provide some form of accommodation. Thank

  17. Help for a struggling science student

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

    Good day, sarade: What science classes are you taking? Does your school offer tutoring? If yes, have you seen one or more tutors? How many weeks are you into the semester? How many exams have you...

  18. How do you accept the fact you might not get in?

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

    Good day: You don't know until you give it 100%. Give it the 100%, work through that doubt doesn't provide answers or positive energy. Thank

  19. Iphone or Samsung Galaxy??

    pmabraham replied to 7237dallas's topic in General Students

    Good day: I have a Galaxy S3; and it works well. I got it earlier in the year before I knew what school I would be going to. The school I use offers free iTunes educational resources. I can play...

  20. Nerves are kicking in!!

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

    Good day: Keep positive self talk. eg. "I can do it" "I am capable" etc. There will be days where you feel overwhelmed. Personally, I had three intense days towards the end of my first week with a...

  21. Nursing pre-reqs online? Is it a good idea?

    pmabraham replied to Nasim95's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day: I'm taking one of my prerequisites online this semester (general psychology); I'm registered to take another course this fall (psychology, life cycle development). Maybe it's my age, but I'm...

  22. Desperate Need For Study Skills. Help!

    pmabraham replied to gisellev2012's topic in General Students

    Good day: I'm finding applying multiple types of study methods and tools improve how well I do in class. I'm a firm believer that consistency matters always, no exceptions. So as you pick up multiple...

  23. Keeping your head in the books - what do you do when your brain isn't in it?

    pmabraham replied to ebinbrooklyn's topic in General Students

    Good day: Study for 20 to 25 minutes, take a five minute break where you are actually doing something physical for those five minutes away from your study area; then come back and do a five minute...

  24. New to allnurses

    pmabraham replied to ElizabethH736's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Welcome ElizabethH736: You are not alone with rate my professor. A number of students in my class use that site. For me, I try to narrow down the rates for a particular class (rather than overall)...

  25. Clinical and nursing shoes

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

    Good day: The school(s) typically have agreements with specific hospitals, clinics, and so on. The school typically picks when and where. If you communicate with the school, they can often work with...