Lisa From Maui

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  1. Jobs in Hawaii

    Lisa From Maui replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  2. New Grads... Is Anyone Addressing The Issue?

    Lisa From Maui replied to Lisa From Maui's topic in General Nursing

    Mcubed: You wrote, "training new grads is expensive and no one has money to spare right now." Exactly my point. Does anyone think outside the box? I've seen programs on the mainland where student...

  3. Is it really hard for RN to find a job in Maui?

    Lisa From Maui replied to aqswdefr's topic in General Nursing

    MommyT: MAHALO for taking time to write. MAHALO for being honest. MAHALO for sharing your story and telling it like it is. -- Lisa

  4. dispaired rn

    Lisa From Maui replied to sinawahi's topic in General Nursing

    Read the other threads. We're all in the same boat. Jobs are super difficult to find. Best of luck. - Lisa

  5. Are there any jobs for a nurse in Hawaii?

    Lisa From Maui replied to achiocRN's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Winward Oahu RN: I value what you write. Seems that you know what you're talking about. You wrote, some folks say things will change in a few years for new grads but frankly, I doubt it....

  6. online programs for lpn to rn feedback

    Lisa From Maui replied to dmhawaii2007's topic in General Nursing

    Dear tobeyorr lpn: Have you thought about applying to an LPN program, and starting from scratch? Starting at the first semester? I know it's more time and $$, but at least you can get started with...

  7. Kapiolani Community College

    Lisa From Maui replied to JOLIEDAME's topic in General Nursing

    a request from me, to everyone who plans to write a post: would everyone please stop the yelling, the screaming! please stop insulting other people, stop calling them names, stop criticizing them,...

  8. Are there any jobs for a nurse in Hawaii?

    Lisa From Maui replied to achiocRN's topic in General Nursing

    slobgob, thank you for your post. it's really nice to hear some reassurance that it's not just me. i am a new nurse (new grad lpn). i arrived with zero connections. i am from the mainland. (we moved...

  9. Feeling Homesick

    Lisa From Maui replied to jerrycRN's topic in General Nursing

    dear howzit: i can absolutely relate to you being homesick. am there. doing that. i disagree with the kid. i have seen, many times, that even though a person has the best of intentions, and lots of...

  10. Is it really hard for RN to find a job in Maui?

    Lisa From Maui replied to aqswdefr's topic in General Nursing

    marco: read this forum. read posts for the last 18 months. the answer is already here. you just don't want to believe it. it's been my experience, my own personal experience, that men don't...

  11. amused by craigslist post :)

    Lisa From Maui replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    One of these days, the Craigslist ad will be deleted. So, I copied the ad here. This is the original Craigslist ad: Agencies, please process the applications you have before advertising (Oahu)...

  12. Is it really hard for RN to find a job in Maui?

    Lisa From Maui replied to aqswdefr's topic in General Nursing

    Dear aqswdefr: 1. What is your first name? 2. Where are you living right now? City & State? 3. Do you have any experience, actually working as a CNA or LPN? Lisa

  13. amused by craigslist post :)

    Lisa From Maui replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    Kid: LOVED the post! Read the ad. Laughed out loud! It's amusing because it's honest and real. Thanks for sharing! -- Lisa

  14. LTC, please help

    Lisa From Maui replied to sinawahi's topic in General Nursing

    Sinawahe: Read through all posts on this forum FOR THE LAST YEAR. That will probably help answer your

  15. So what do I need to do to SUCCESSFULLY move to Oahu?

    Lisa From Maui replied to Ceteris Paribus's topic in General Nursing

    dear winward: gems! your words are gems! i wish more people on these forums would say it like it is... like how you do. i couldn't agree with you more... on pretty much everything you said. you...

  16. So what do I need to do to SUCCESSFULLY move to Oahu?

    Lisa From Maui replied to Ceteris Paribus's topic in General Nursing

    dear ceteris: sounds like you've been hit with hardship in several areas of your life. do yourself a favor. listen to windward. moving to hawai'i would not solve your problems or give you peace. it...

  17. So what do I need to do to SUCCESSFULLY move to Oahu?

    Lisa From Maui replied to Ceteris Paribus's topic in General Nursing

    dear bib: you wrote, "so many nurses are past desperate, they are willing to work as cnas for cna pay. " yes, bib, i see that. you wrote, (paraphrasing) "if there was a golden ticket... the rns who...

  18. Jobs in Hawaii

    Lisa From Maui replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    Dear PC Student 2009: What block are you in? Who are your instructors for lecture? For clinicals? -- Lisa

  19. So what do I need to do to SUCCESSFULLY move to Oahu?

    Lisa From Maui replied to Ceteris Paribus's topic in General Nursing

    a great big hug to you, and 1000 ccs of aloha! you wrote, "every single day i wish i was back there. every single day i regret ever leaving. i wish i'd done like a friend i had who lived in an empty...

  20. Kapiolani Community College

    Lisa From Maui replied to JOLIEDAME's topic in General Nursing

    slobgob: *big smile, ear to ear* yes, thanks for noticing. i try to be straight forward, upfront, and compassionate, all at the same time. ? how am i doin' ? to answer your question: *smile*...

  21. So what do I need to do to SUCCESSFULLY move to Oahu?

    Lisa From Maui replied to Ceteris Paribus's topic in General Nursing

    Big Isle Bound: Loved your post! You wrote, "if you are having financial trouble in Indiana, ****, wait till you hit Hawaii." I was laughing so hard my abs hurt. (big big smile) Gee, and I...

  22. So what do I need to do to SUCCESSFULLY move to Oahu?

    Lisa From Maui replied to Ceteris Paribus's topic in General Nursing

    ceteris: you're a guy, so i won't try to "sugar coat" this. i'll be direct and straight-forward. listen to big island bound. make a choice. which is more important? a. deferring student loans or b....

  23. Kapiolani Community College

    Lisa From Maui replied to JOLIEDAME's topic in General Nursing

    joliedame: for the empathy... you are absolutely welcome. i moved here because my husband was offered a job on maui. the universe pretty much dropped a job in his lap & said, "you're going!" i...

  24. Kapiolani Community College

    Lisa From Maui replied to JOLIEDAME's topic in General Nursing

    joliedame: please understand ... hawaii is a part of the usa because the u.s. invaded hawai'i and kicked the queen off her throne. (realistically, if the u.s. had not invaded, japan probably would...

  25. Kapiolani Community College

    Lisa From Maui replied to JOLIEDAME's topic in General Nursing

    Joliedame: You wrote that you are new to the island. So, I'm guessing that you need: understanding & empathy because it's hard to be the new person in town compassion because you're in the middle...