Lisa From Phoenix

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1. Bring my dog to Maui?

   Lisa From Phoenix posted a topic in Hawaii

   We're moving to Maui in January or February 2009. Do I bring my dog or leave her on the mainland? Please give me your opinion... pros & cons. I already know about the 4 month quarantine. Other thoughts? Lisa ;-)

2. Getting into Maui Community College Nursing Program

   Lisa From Phoenix posted a topic in Hawaii

   I am already an LPN and have my license in Arizona and Hawai'i. I want to go back to school in 12 months and take classes to get my RN. Is is hard to get into the Maui Community College RN classes if I'm already an LPN? Also, out-of-state tuition is...

3. Anyone knowof any NON-Residents getting into KCC ADN program

   Lisa From Phoenix replied to worf's topic in Hawaii

   BG: If you get discouraged by what other people write... please remember me and people like me. Listen to what we write and stay encouraged! MCUBED: You wrote, "Why should our state pay for your education only for you to leave right after completi...

4. Anyone knowof any NON-Residents getting into KCC ADN program

   Lisa From Phoenix replied to worf's topic in Hawaii

   Bg: I can understand how frustrated you are. My suggestion: Give yourself permission today to say, "Screw it. I don't want to deal with this stuff. " Take a few days off, and forget about everything. Choose to not be frustrated. Make a decision that ...

5. Anyone knowof any NON-Residents getting into KCC ADN program

   Lisa From Phoenix replied to worf's topic in Hawaii

   Sage advice: Don't take no from a person who is not authorized to give you a yes in the first place. You wrote that you talked to admissions. Did you talk to an entry-level employee? Entry level people usually say no. That's their job. Ask admi...

6. Anyone knowof any NON-Residents getting into KCC ADN program

   Lisa From Phoenix replied to worf's topic in Hawaii

   What does KCC stand for? What does ADN stand for? What island are you (bg) on? For anyone who answers the post... does bg's problem apply to only her island, or to all the islands? Thanks! Lisa from Phoenix ;-)

7. Need Job For New Grad Rn

   Lisa From Phoenix replied to sunset1986's topic in Hawaii

   I agrew with what Windward Oahu RN wrote... I pretty much agree with all of it. I will quote what a local store owner told me a few days ago: "If you have a suitcase, Hawai'i is paradise. If you can afford to buy a $1,000,000 house, live in it 2 ...

8. Need Job For New Grad Rn

   Lisa From Phoenix replied to sunset1986's topic in Hawaii

   Mahalo! I am writing this post Nov 20th, 2008. I am writing not just to the person who originally started the thread; I am writing to any new grad LPN RN or BSN thinking about moving to Maui. I agree with what many other people are saying on this for...

9. Getting into nursing school (financially)

   Lisa From Phoenix replied to fiona81's topic in Arizona

   1. Stop asking people here about financial aid questions. Call a school close to home & talk to the financial aid department. 2. Go to craigslist.org and search for a roommate. You might be surprised. There are people out there that are a husb...

10. CNA hospital job?

    Lisa From Phoenix replied to cnafromaz's topic in Arizona

    1. Choose a hospital close to where you live so you won't spend lots of money on gas or wear & tear on your vehicle. Get a job - ANY job - at a hospital. Push people in wheelchairs. Work in housekeeping. Work in the kitchen. Something where ...