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How is the economy effecting nursing jobs in Hawaii? I'm in arizona and thank God I have a job. Nursing jobs are thin pickings because of the economy. I always thought about nursing in hawaii but I've heard it was always hard to get a job there in the first place, and now with the economy this bad I bet it's close to impossible?

-David

I talk with a lot of the Nurse Registries in Hawaii, ie: Altres, NurseFinders, CareResource, Kulana Malama, and some home care service. They would prefer at least 6 months to 1 year experience.

Heads up guys: Tripler has new-grad. Check out USAjobs.gov. Also Kaiser will be hiring more since they have the new wing. All positions are call-in for now. Part-time and Full-time are only for current employee. Queen's will have a new grad in the summer. Check out their website. Hawaii Pacific Health will not be hiring any time soon. You must be a current employee to get a new-grad. Plus Straub is renovating 6th floor so experienced nurses are floating on the med-surg units for a year!

Hi xj3nnerz,

If I graduate RN school December of 2010 - when should I start applying for an RN position on O'ahu? It sounds like they only have new grad positions certain times of the year?

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In regards to exspenses in Hawaii. I always say that once someone starts complaining about the price of bread and/or milk they are within 6 months of moving to the mainland.

Hawaii has a special magic that appeals to some, comes with a big price tag and goals must be assessed. Its hard to retire her in style without an income over 100k per year. Mostly due to the high cost of living. However, to someone breathing in smog every day that may seem like the perfect trade off.

We have limilted jobs and the graduates are stressed. Hopefully that will resolve when the economy turns and people start feeling relaxed enough to retire again. No new grad stuff going on right now. What will I do when my time comes ?

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry.

I would advice and Nursing student to get a volunteer job or CNA job at the hospital they want to work at...or at any hospital that will take them for that matter. YOUR NETWORK IS YOUR NETWORTH!! The more people you get to know in these places now-a-days will help you with your career in the future...esp here in Hawaii. Others can help you get your face in the door where it would otherwise be closed. It's a little late to go back in time..but just a heads up for people thinking about taking up nursing or in nursing school. Every state is struggling..but Hawaii especially..Hiring freezes, paycuts, and just a small percentage of employers to begin with. Lots of people, including TONS of people that I know personally, have discovered that Nursing would give them versatility and stability..so now your not the only one hunting for these jobs. Also, remember that years of experience still won't guarantee you a job on the Islands if they're not hiring. Best of luck to everyone...including ME!

question: why are there so many travel positions listed for Hawaii?? It must be a lie because why would a hospital pay 1.5-2x more for a travel nurse in these economic times.

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MommyT:

I agree with you. I would be happy to volunteer.

I went to MMMC, the hospital on Maui. The lady who was in charge of the auxiliary (volunteer) department was a retired RN. She let me know, very clearly... "If you have any intention to work, at the hospital, in the future, we WILL NOT take you on as a volunteer. We work with people who are age 65 or older. They work in the gift shop, the book store, the reception desk. They usually stay with us for 2-5 years. Our charter (bylaws, rules and regulations) are very clear. We don't take anyone on as a volunteer who wants to work here." Please know... she was extremely polite, extremely courteous and extremely respectful when she said this to me. I talked to another lady, a nurse who has worked at the hospital for 5+ years. She said she has NEVER seen a volunteer there who was younger than 50.

Yes, I agree with you. MY NETWORK IS MY NET WORTH. I can't find a place to work as a CNA, and I can't find a place to volunteer. Now what?

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry.

NO way!! Are you serious. That is so strange. Guess it's Hawaii!?! Everyone that I knew on the mainland that had a job as a volunteer or CNA got first picks and offers as a LVN or RN when they graduated..even without having their license yet. Networking on this site, FB, LinkedIn, Twitter has helped some people that I know connect with others who have helped them out. Personally...no luck yet, but Im trying. Yesterday we took our child to Urgent Care at Kaiser and I even asked some of the nurses if they were hiring..someone asked for my number, but who knows how far that will go...worth a shot thought right. It's just that I know that as soon as job openings are available, employees run and tell their family and friends and give them recommendations..so they already get the upper hand. I try to make small talk with everyone around here just hoping to find someone that might have some connections. I'd PM you if I could, but Im unable to becuase Im just on the free trial right now. Have you tried the nursing recruiters?? Just wondering..I haven't tried em yet..still holding out. A friend of mine told me that they can send you out to Oahu..tickets paid of course..for the weekend or whatever your schedule is like...wondering if it's worth the trouble.. So will they actually let you get a job under your scope of practice?? I don't see why not so long as you stick with your job profile and don't overstep. They're all Union here so I don't know the rules??

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry.

Hey LisafromMaui...

I saw this add for LPN Craigslist...you've prob seen it..but worth a shot:

http://honolulu.craigslist.org/mau/hea/1413079637.html

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MommyT:

That Craigslist ad is for Hale Makua, a LTC facility, 2 miles away from where we live. I talked to them months ago. Very polite, very respectful, very considerate HR lady. She said:

1. We can't hire you as an LPN because it costs too much $$ to train you.

2. We can't hire you as a CNA because you have an LPN license, and we would have problems with the nursing unions if we hired you as a CNA.

*smiling* On my right, I see a rock. On my left, I see a hard place. Next? -- Lisa ;-)

P.S. What is FB?

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MommyT:

That Craigslist ad is for Hale Makua, a LTC facility, 2 miles away from where we live. I talked to them months ago. Very polite, very respectful, very considerate HR lady. She said:

1. We can't hire you as an LPN because it costs too much $$ to train you.

2. We can't hire you as a CNA because you have an LPN license, and we would have problems with the nursing unions if we hired you as a CNA.

*smiling* On my right, I see a rock. On my left, I see a hard place. Next? -- Lisa ;-)

P.S. What is FB?

SORRY..that's crap!! I'm over here also looking at LVN and CNA jobs...looks like we're in the same boat. I figured that place wouldn't hire me bcz they wouldn't want to pay an RN, but even if I was willing to work as a VN they'd have some kind of issue with it too..

FB=Facebook..social networking site. I've been looking for a Maui Nurses forum but haven't found one yet. You might bump into people or groups that might get you to the right places.

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everyone wants to go to nursing school now and there's a shortage of nursing instructors....... I hear that it's this way all over though, unless you want to pay big $$$$$ for a private school.

Yep, that's true for Ohio too. I have to wait two years til I can start my RN clinicals and I have one more pre-rec. to finish in the spring. :banghead:

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