Sith Lady Oma

Sith Lady Oma has 5 years experience.

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1. Duke New Grad Nurse Residency Summer 2018

   Sith Lady Oma replied to DurhamBound's topic in New Nurse

   I've been patiently waiting to hear back from the STICU also. Any news?

2. Duke New Grad Nurse Residency Summer 2018

   Sith Lady Oma replied to DurhamBound's topic in New Nurse

   Congratulations to all who have accepted positions! Any advice for those still interviewing?

3. Student loans killing me!! stressed!

   Sith Lady Oma replied to Nurselyfe92's topic in General Nursing

   I am sorry this debt and other unfortunate events are causing such a burden on you. I know that you are a travel nurse but you might consider applying and working for a hospital that offers loan repayment as part of their benefits package. Some even ...

4. Is ECPI Regionally Accredited???

   Sith Lady Oma replied to xavierh93's topic in Florida

   According to the ECPI website, ECPI has State Nursing Board approval in North and South Carolina and Virginia for their diploma program. ECPI's RN to BSN program has ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) accreditation which is nat...

5. CPCC Nursing Fall 2016

   Sith Lady Oma replied to gonzalez.frida's topic in School Programs

   Hi guys! Is anyone going to Family Orientation tomorrow evening?

6. Going back to school @ 26

   Sith Lady Oma replied to lengland's topic in Pre-Nursing

   You are not too late! Plenty of people settle for a career they are unhappy with, so take pride in yourself that you are honest enough to want something more satisfying. I encourage you to start taking steps toward your nursing goals and you'll be w...

7. What was your first time like?

   Sith Lady Oma replied to Sith Lady Oma's topic in General Students

   Brave move to switch career tracks, good luck with your acceptance!

8. What was your first time like?

   Sith Lady Oma replied to Sith Lady Oma's topic in General Students

   I'm so sorry that your calling was revealed through such a painful experience. An experience like that gives tremendous insight that has helped you become one of of "those" great nurses you are today!

9. What was your first time like?

   Sith Lady Oma replied to Sith Lady Oma's topic in General Students

   Apparently, I wanted to be one as a child but I don't remember expressing that sentiment! I guess it was destined for us both lol!

10. CPCC Nursing Fall 2016

    Sith Lady Oma replied to gonzalez.frida's topic in School Programs

    In the Schedule Builder (I've attached the link) on the school's website, you can type in a nursing course number , e.g. NUR 111, and it will show you the class, lab, clinical location and days of the week. As of now, it's listed that clinicals are a...

11. What was your first time like?

    Sith Lady Oma replied to Sith Lady Oma's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! You can do it, we can keep each other encouraged

12. What was your first time like?

    Sith Lady Oma replied to Sith Lady Oma's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the encouragement! I'm sure you'll be one of the good ones after having been on the other end of the spectrum as a patient's family member. What branch of the military are you in? I considered joining the Air Force before applying to nursi...

13. newbie CNA - when to notify the nurse about vital signs

    Sith Lady Oma replied to sueyahoo's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to the CNA profession! I have only been a CNA for a little over a year but I would advise you to check with your nurses to confirm what your unit/facility considers as abnormal vitals. Once that is settled, be sure to report any vital values ...

14. What was your first time like?

    Sith Lady Oma replied to Sith Lady Oma's topic in General Students

    Ha! "Born of necessity" I like that because that describes my decision to pursue nursing too.

15. What was your first time like?

    Sith Lady Oma replied to Sith Lady Oma's topic in General Students

    Thanks for sharing! It's already hard enough waking up in the morning, I can't imagine being obligated to do that in the middle of the night on a regular basis. Is nursing anything like what you thought it would be like?