pmabraham

pmabraham BSN, RN

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  1. Mandatory flu shots????

    pmabraham replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Good day: "Why do you feel that others should do your research for you? " I've done my homework on Aprotinin; it seems many lifting up the FDA have not done their homework on Aprotinin. "When you have...

  2. Thank you note after 2nd interview

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

    Good

  3. Need help deciding which school to attend in PA

    pmabraham replied to April1031's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Good day: http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/document/770539/nclex-performancern_pdf has the NCLEX first time pass rates for Pennsylvania schools. Thank

  4. Mandatory flu shots????

    pmabraham replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Good day: My wife and I use RO water; and do our best to eat organic food for which we do our homework as to its source, good and bad points, etc. It is interesting I see zero answers on Aprotinin as...

  5. Thank you note after 2nd interview

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

    Good day: Agreed. Thank you cards and letters show you are interested in the position, AND are considerate and appreciative of the time afforded to you for the interview. Thank

  6. summer classes

    pmabraham replied to aperry05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good day: Good idea to get a good start. I would suggest contacting the schools for which you would apply for the RN program to find out their requirements; and then use that as a foundation for...

  7. Considering Becoming an RN

    pmabraham replied to JimboWalls's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Jim: Nursing salary varies from location to location. I've seen as low as $15.00 per hour ($31,200 / year) on up; this was for AD RN's with at least one year experience. Also, some geographic...

  8. Which would you recommend?

    pmabraham replied to EMEddie's topic in Men in Nursing

    Good day: I would check out Dansko professional clogs for men. The Dansko Professional (Men) from the Stapled Clog collection. (though it doesn't have to be black oiled). Thank

  9. So we can't wear clogs...

    pmabraham replied to allycat77's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Good day: Does your nursing program differentiate between closed and open back shoes? When you refer to clogs, do you mean open back? I'm asking because Dansko makes clogs that are closed back...

  10. How do you become a super user?

    pmabraham replied to thirdtime's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Good day: Typically the job description is for a "system administrator" or "it administrator" and the like. For some areas, "Manager of IT" might be applicable as well. I apologize that I don't know...

  11. Best Stethoscope?

    pmabraham replied to RedHeaded2bNurse16's topic in General Students

    Good day: The following two threads might be of help: https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/having-trouble-hearing-814994.html...

  12. Mandatory flu shots????

    pmabraham replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Good day: How long was Aprotinin on the market approved by doctors and scientists before the death toll started both groups to question (i.e. change their mind) the FDA? Thank

  13. Mandatory flu shots????

    pmabraham replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Good day: "Prevention is key" if that's the case, if your car worked 9% of the the time, would you keep it or get one that worked 100% of the time (or at least close enough)? We have close family...

  14. Mandatory flu shots????

    pmabraham replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Good day: "Our bodies naturally contain mercury, fish contain mercury, amalgam contains mercury. It's everywhere even in the air we breath, find something else to go on. 9% is better than 0%" What %...

  15. I am about to quit with no notice and no warning

    pmabraham replied to okkennk28's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Good day: There are extremely few valid reasons a future employer would accept for quitting without notice. Is there a reason that if you were to quit, you would not give two weeks notice? Thank

  16. How do you become a super user?

    pmabraham replied to thirdtime's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Good day: My background is a system admin (yes, a big career change if I'm accepted into nursing school) with a focus on security. A super user by definition is someone who has been given the...

  17. Mandatory flu shots????

    pmabraham replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Good day: Speaking of the FDA, what was their track record on Aprotinin? How many deaths occurred over how many years from this drug before the FDA pulled it? How much did Bayer Pharmaceuticals...

  18. Mandatory flu shots????

    pmabraham replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Good day: Did you research how many vaccines contain mercury? And the % of those that do compared to those that do not? Are all vaccines equal? If yes, what facts do you base your answer? Thank

  19. Can you post the amazon link to the NCLEX books?

    pmabraham replied to bopeep82's topic in General Students

    Good day: Please note I'm still waiting on being accepted into nursing school; the links below are my head start (I didn't purchase any of them yet; just saved): Amazon.com: Saunders Comprehensive...

  20. Mandatory flu shots????

    pmabraham replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Good day: Is hand washing and being injected with mercury the same thing? What vaccines other than the flu show contain mercury? What is the percentage of vaccines that contain mercury compared to...

  21. Mandatory flu shots????

    pmabraham replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Moderator, please delete this post. Thank

  22. Is it legal for a former employer to...

    pmabraham replied to SleeepyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good day: There are also many ways to ask "legal" questions to get around areas. One of my favorite questions when checking references is "would you hire the person again?" A simple "no" yells...

  23. I would like to hear form those that have refused the mandatory Flu Shot.

    pmabraham replied to Anniehow's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Good day: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/780114 Thank

  24. Nursing care plan for urosepsis

    pmabraham replied to bluefruitloop's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good day: The following posts might be helpful: https://allnurses.com/nursing-student-assistance/care-plan-help-817997.html#post7194660...

  25. New Grad RN...$19/hour in home health. Is this offer too low?

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

    Congratulations; and it is good to read/hear you will have a mentor to