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  1. where to buy scrubs

    mcubed45 replied to mcubed45's topic in General Nursing

    on dillingham or nimitz? when i google'd Uniforms Hawaii I came up with 1130 N Nimitz Hwy Rm B297 Honolulu, HI 96817-5788 is that them?

  2. Does being a guy have any affect on being accepted into your schools nursing program?

    mcubed45 replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Male Nursing Students

    WOW. that's so ass-backwards i don't know what to say. maybe they should push for the NCLEX to have more affirmative action. it's not fair to hurt the feelings of those that don't pass. they...

  3. engraved stethoscope

    mcubed45 replied to nursealongtime's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    http://www.medisave.net/resources/images/littmann-cardio-3-a.jpg www.medisave.net offers FREE laser engraving on the bell. i'm kinda considering purchasing from them. looks pretty nice. anyone else...

  4. University of Hawaii Fast-Track Program

    mcubed45 replied to kelsie*bear's topic in General Nursing

    lol i just noticed - how come this's in general chat and not the Hawaii

  5. University of Hawaii Fast-Track Program

    mcubed45 replied to kelsie*bear's topic in General Nursing

    the hardest part for me was raising my gpa. my cumulative was pretty bad from when i was an engineering major and not really all that interested in school. when i started taking my nursing pre-reqs...

  6. University of Hawaii Fast-Track Program

    mcubed45 replied to kelsie*bear's topic in General Nursing

    i'm not in the MEPN program. i'm an undergrad starting manoa's BSN spring09. :) i'm also pretty much done with a BS in mathematics. this is why i was looking into the acc BSN

  7. Advice for an aspiring CRNA?

    mcubed45 replied to GreenAsTheyCome's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    a lot of schools have a minimum 3.0 gpa. it'd really depend on the school as to how flexible they are. some have very strict requirements and don't even bother looking at an app that doesn't meet...

  8. I have a M.Ed. and B.S. in another field

    mcubed45 replied to harborview's topic in General Nursing

    a MINIMUM of 1 year ICU experience is required for ALL CRNA schools. you might benefit from getting your ADN and working in an ICU while you get your BSN. then you'd have your ICU experience and be...

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

    mcubed45 replied to worf's topic in General Nursing

    oh that's awesome then. just go meet with a nursing adviser to double check if there's anything else you need. you could always retake courses for a higher grade but i guess since you're applying...

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

    mcubed45 replied to worf's topic in General Nursing

    pre-reqs: http://www.nursing.hawaii.edu/prerequisites-bs-in-nursing.html admission is primarily based on pre-req gpa and test scores. cumulative gpa is also considered (kcc doesn't look at the...

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

    mcubed45 replied to worf's topic in General Nursing

    manoa accepts non-residents. kcc does not. that's the bottom line. btw UHM also accepts NLN scores so if you're considering UHM don't worry about having to take a second different exam. you also...

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

    mcubed45 replied to worf's topic in General Nursing

    yea you're right. with the current job market they prolly should cut down on admissions. of course then HPU would prolly just increase their admissions and make an even bigger killing. then again,...

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

    mcubed45 replied to worf's topic in General Nursing

    btw if you've already completed your KCC co-reqs then you're prolly eligible for UHM's BSN program. if anything you might need to take an additional chem course (they require a general and an...

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

    mcubed45 replied to worf's topic in General Nursing

    afaik non-residents are NEVER admitted. the way admission works is as follows: resident apps are looked at and ranked and given nursing student spots. if there are any opening left after ALL...

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

    mcubed45 replied to worf's topic in General Nursing

    did you go to an informational meeting (the one you're supposed to go to before you even start taking pre-reqs)? they make it VERY clear to anyone interested in their nursing program that only...

  16. Any one in the KCC ADN program

    mcubed45 replied to happyjab's topic in General Nursing

    grats!

  17. What is the best hospital in Hawaii to work at?

    mcubed45 replied to gab.rielle's topic in General Nursing

    i think you've misunderstood the posters' motives. no one is trying to scare away newcomers to protect our jobs - they're just being very realistic about the job market here. it's terrible. new...

  18. Any one in the KCC ADN program

    mcubed45 replied to happyjab's topic in General Nursing

    k well there should be 1 slot opening up for

  19. Any one in the KCC ADN program

    mcubed45 replied to happyjab's topic in General Nursing

    you are notified via snail mail. i received my packet 11/4. acceptance confirmation is required by 11/10. health clearance 11/26. so yea it's prolly a good idea to already have your cpr/first aid...

  20. Any one in the KCC ADN program

    mcubed45 replied to happyjab's topic in General Nursing

    uhm hasn't sent theirs out yet. no idea how many people kcc puts on their alt list each

  21. To all who've taken Organic Chem as a prereq...I need your advice

    mcubed45 replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    i'm in my first semester of o-chem right now. you don't really use too much from general chem. heck we don't even balance equations in our class since you're mainly concerned with the products and...

  22. Any one in the KCC ADN program

    mcubed45 replied to happyjab's topic in General Nursing

    accepted! they need a reply by 11/10 though. guess i gotta talk to UHM and KCC's nursing depts. i don't think UHM has even finished the application

  23. Any one in the KCC ADN program

    mcubed45 replied to happyjab's topic in General Nursing

    nothin on sat. will check when i get home tonite

  24. Help Culture presentation

    mcubed45 replied to nbarcai's topic in General Nursing

    are you talking about Native Hawaiian culture or the culture of Hawaii residents (NOT the same thing). it's like the difference between Native American culture and American culture. you won't find...

  25. Any one in the KCC ADN program

    mcubed45 replied to happyjab's topic in General Nursing

    as of now there's no point in increasing the number of slots in nursing programs since there's no jobs. new grads are having great difficulty finding jobs and a lot of them are moving to the mainland...