pmabraham

pmabraham BSN, RN

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  1. 2 EKG strip questions

    pmabraham replied to LaceyRN12's topic in General Nursing

    Good day: https://allnurses.com/nursing-student-assistance/interpreting-ecg-strips-812549.html and https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-student/ekg-resources-student-824426.html might be helpful to...

  2. Hybrid Speech

    pmabraham replied to BSNinprogress22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good, BSNinprogress22: That's a good thing. Have you spoken before a group of people before? How do you feel about it? Thank

  3. Hybrid Speech

    pmabraham replied to BSNinprogress22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day: Unless the community college I'm attending accepts a transfer of an Oral Communications course I took in early 1980's, I will be taking effective communication either this fall or next...

  4. Hybrid Speech

    pmabraham replied to BSNinprogress22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day: What is "hybrid speech?" The nursing program where I'm going does require an "effective communication" class that deals heavily in public speaking, and the different types of speeches. Thank...

  5. Becoming discouraged with science prereqs

    pmabraham replied to tcov93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day: In high school, I just did ok in the sciences area. So I already know that in order to do good, I have to put science first before any other classes. When you mention about "balancing them...

  6. Books: new or used?

    pmabraham replied to jeepgirl68's topic in General Students

    Good day: While I plan to check out amazon.com and abebooks.com for the fall semester, the used books I've purchased our the community college I'm going to do not have hand written, highlights, etc....

  7. I need tips on how to create outlines & create an organization system

    pmabraham replied to RN2Be77's topic in General Students

    Good day: For me, I use a combination of systems that can help me whether I'm at home, school, or on the go: Tape recorder for class (do ask your professor first if you can record the lecture). I...

  8. Organizee/Planner

    pmabraham replied to mcbtny9's topic in General Students

    Good day: Uncalendar - Home Page is different because it provides a framework for you to create your own calendar, goal, to do list, etc. system no matter when you start. Most calendar systems are...

  9. It's been over 10 years since the last time I was in school

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

    Good day, and welcome: I just turned 50 this past May; and the last time I was in school was 1984. I'm not sure if I could relate going back to getting on a bike after a long time off one; but it is...

  10. Organizee/Planner

    pmabraham replied to mcbtny9's topic in General Students

    Good day: I use Google Calendar as well as the Uncalendar (paper based). Thank

  11. Organizing Class Work, Handouts, and Binders

    pmabraham replied to mcbtny9's topic in General Students

    Good day: So far the Flex binder is working out; hopefully I will not run into the paper issue. It's good to hear about the laptop / tablet methodologies; I'm tempted to head that route in the...

  12. praise God

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

    Congratulations; it is great to see boldness in Christ

  13. Nusing school --- and IBS

    pmabraham replied to kayleen4246's topic in General Students

    Good day, kayleen4246: I feel for you, and have been in similar straights with my own IBS. Talk with your professors in private to see what type of accommodations can be made. I was concerned for the...

  14. Nursing Orientation...

    pmabraham replied to rmariee's topic in General Students

    Good day: Yes, bring your parent(s). My wife was kind enough to go with me to several open houses before I settled on a school. Support systems do matter; and you will need more than your parents...

  15. Any study tips?

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

    Good day: https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-student/readings-and-notes-836572.html may offer some helpful tips as well. Thank

  16. Hello! I'm new to allnurses!

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

    Welcome, Lindsey: There are a lot of solid people who participate on this site. There are extremely knowledgeable and wise RN's and LPN's who are a tremendous help to a lot of people. Congrats on...

  17. Would I even have a chance?

    pmabraham replied to aspiringnurse91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day: Tying into what dt70 shared, when the local college I'm attending (30 minutes one way) looked at my former college transcripts, they only looked at what could transfer over... and when they...

  18. Anyone working on "Extra Goals"?

    pmabraham replied to RNinthemaking15's topic in General Students

    Good day: On January 1, 2012 I made a goal to go from 225/235 pounds (225 on a good day) to 180 pounds; I met that goal last month. Now, my current goal is to get to 175 pounds (basically re-evaluate...

  19. CPR certification

    pmabraham replied to Mandy0728's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day: For mine, I searched around for who had authorized courses; and, I was able to take it at one sponsored by a local hospital for $55. Thank

  20. New Pre Nursing Student

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

    Good day: Check with your school (I would start with the financial aid department, then talk with your program adviser / counselor) to see if they have any recommendations or options. If you go to...

  21. Need some motivation or study tips...

    pmabraham replied to 7237dallas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day: HACC has bio videos at and there's a public section (i.e. free to the public) of podcasts at https://itunesu.hacc.edu/ that include biology podcasts.Right now I'm watching Mitochondria...

  22. Do you have any memory tricks for DNA & RNA nitrogen bases?

    pmabraham posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day: Do any of you have any memory tricks you use for remembering the make up of DNA and RNA specifically the nitrogen bases? Thank

  23. WHAT IS EVERNOTE?!

    pmabraham replied to eyesopen_mouthshut's topic in General Students

    Good day: My take on Evernote, as a user of Evernote since late last year, is free to low cost (the premium version is $49 per year) software available on multiple platforms (iPhone, iPad, MAC,...

  24. Do you have any memory tricks for DNA & RNA nitrogen bases?

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

    Thank you

  25. Pre nursing or cna?

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

    Good day, mrskrobbins: The schools in our area don't require it; but if you can fit it in, go for it. Even though it is not required, if I thought I could fit it in without impacting my current...