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I was told one of the hospitals (not quite in downtown) runs at about seventy a month for parking. If you work at the same place you might be able to share a parking pass.

also: eth-no-cen-trism -noun1. sociology. the belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture. i don't believe anyone here is being ethnocentric. could you please clarify?

Don't have too much time to reply, as I should be getting off to bed. But yes, I have read about many of the injustices done to many different people across the globe (while toying with the idea of majoring in English). And while I feel sadness for all of them, there is a sense of disconnect, because we do not share the same land, or culture, or ethnicity. I can empathize with the pain of whose people, but I can only really feel the pain of mine. I wasn't trying to drag the whole race issue into your thread- just trying to offer a different perspective for those who wonder why those of us on the islands are not too happy about having to move to find a job. And no, I don't have any connections here (on Oahu, anyway). I'm hoping to move back home to the island of Hawaii, where job prospects are even more grim. Woo. Hoo.

It was to JessicaDawn. Don't mind me, I have Hawaiian Studies this semester and I think I've developed some [righteous] anger over certain... injustices. But I don't want to turn this into THAT kind of thread. I do welcome visitors, I really do. But honestly, I feel like Hawaii just can't be compared to any part of the mainland. Hawaii is unique.

I'm born and raised in Hawaii, and I think you're attacking people for all the wrong reasons. It is very different here in Hawaii. I mean, as you kept repeating, we do live on a small island in the middle of the ocean. And for us "locals" who live here, there is a great sense of pride in that. There is something warm and kind about the islands, and it's called aloha. Anyone can get a sense of belonging here. I have been to the mainland, and it's completely different. In some sense, it's a culture shock. All the anger and disappointment about having to move to find a job that we could do here is about more than just a sense of entitlement. I am also native Hawaiian. This is my land, and I have every right to stay here and make a living, just as my ancestors did before, you know, the "travelers" arrived. It does make me a little angry that people are coming in and taking jobs away from people who have really paid their dues- in ways that you do not understand. You say you love it here. Do some research and maybe you'll find out what had to happen so that you could eventually have the privilege to visit. If you are native Hawaiian, then I apologize, but then you should understand where I'm coming from. If you can get a job in Hawaii eventually, more power to you, but I just wanted you to get a glimpse of the reason behind the anger.

And don't forget the cost of parking if you do have a job downtown.

Do you already have a place to live? Rent in town is pretty expensive. Although my sister did find a teeny tiny one bedroom (more like a studio, with no kitchen) for a thousand when she first moved here, through a friend of a friend. Do you already have jobs ready or are you moving, then looking?

I'm about to turn 29. I guess it's a downhill road for me from here on out.

My semester has 60 students, which is more than previous semesters. I'm not sure how many openings there are for fall 2010. I would suggest calling and asking Tiana, Chetana, or Michael in the nursing department.

I honestly don't think missing Chem 152 will make a difference. Well, it didn't in our first semester. Yes, nursing school is very difficult, but I know the curriculum will be changing, so maybe it will be easier. I can tell you that out of 64 students, I believe only four or five got an A as their final grade in NURS 330. But we all passed! Psychosocial was pretty easy, and so was our lab. 330 was the killer. Be prepared to read A LOT and study like crazy.

You don't need a 4.0 GPA to get in to Manoa. Manoa is actually a little less competitive now, since there are more available seats than in previous years due to VA monies. Don't get me wrong, you still need to work hard at those grades, but if you have a 3.5 GPA or higher, with your NLN scores, I wouldn't worry. Just focus on your pre-reqs now. Besides, once you get into nursing school, your GPA will likely take a beating. Love, A Manoa student who just finished her first semester of nursing school

You did great! I wouldn't worry about your NLN score.

Hi, I'm a fall '09 student as well. We did have an essay due at orientation, but it was no big deal, just about why you decided to go into nursing. First semester is VERY HARD, I'm not going to lie. Even if you are an A student now, you will have to work even harder than before to get those grades. Don't be too hard on yourself if your grades drop the first semester. Buy your books and start reading as soon as you can! The first reading assignment is very long, so believe me, the head start will be much needed. Don't be afraid to argue a test question if the answer is marked wrong. Seriously. You'll see what I mean (or hopefully you won't). Students do perform physical exams on each other, but nothing super invasive, unless you don't want to expose your abdomen. We did learn breast exams and pelvic exams, but we never had to do that on each other. You will have to do breast exams on patients, but not pelvic exams. Any other advice? Hmmm... enjoy your Christmas break, because life will not be the same once your title becomes "nursing student". Good luck, and don't be afraid to ask the "older" students for help or advice!

Halawa is awesome. The parking is terrible at Queens. Other than that, the sites and people are all pleasant.... the staff are anyway. Sometimes you will get not-so-pleasant patients.

You know what they say about putting all your eggs in one basket. You can hope all you want, good luck with that. Hope won't find you a job here. Nobody here is being negative just for the hell of it, they speak the truth. Sorry to disappoint you.

Can't you have your mail forwarded? I sympathize, it is a long wait. I got my acceptance letter a month before the health clearances were due. I had to scramble, especially since the first people to get in their health clearances get to choose their clinical sites. I didn't really get to choose because I turned mine in at the last minute, but I enjoyed my clinical sites and instructor nonetheless. Good luck! :redpinkhe

I was reading through all the posts, and came across this one. To contradict what other people have said, I have a nose piercing which I have worn to all of my clinicals this semester, and not one person has complained (instructors or hospital employees). I'm not the only one in my class; there are a handful of us with nose piercings. I did, however, remove a lip piercing, not because I was asked to, but because I felt that would draw more negative attention than my nose piercing. I have been to several hospitals in my area that employ nurses with nose piercings. It is becoming more widely accepted. I would check first, though.

The english and math parts weren't hard for me, but the science was a killer. There were questions on there that I couldn't answer, even with my pre-reqs under my belt. I left the test feeling like I did horribly. When I got my score, I discovered that I scored within the 98% (can't remember what my score was, but I know it was over 150). I applied to UH Manoa and got in on my first attempt. Remember, your grades are looked at too. Are you applying to KCC? I never applied there, but I have several classmates (fellow nursing students) who applied there, even three times, got denied, then applied to UH and got in on the first attempt. I would keep that option open. UH has a great reputation at the hospitals, and you would get a BSN instead of an ADN. I know an ADN seems quicker and easier than the BSN, but I had a friend who graduated from HCC with an ADN, and she had to move away to get a job. Everybody hiring in Hawaii wanted the BSN. In fact, she told me that out of her class, she was the only one to work in a hospital straight away, simply because she moved away. Good luck to you!

this advice looks so familiar... do you recycle the same advice for the guys???

I can understand why he used the term "violated", and I don't think he was sensationalizing his complaint at all. Yes, there are different meanings to the word, and not all of them apply here. But the patient felt he was treated disrespectfully based on his sexuality, and I am in agreement. The doctor could have been more tactful, especially since the OP made his feelings clear from the beginning. The repeated questioning about his sexual history was unnecessary. Did the doctor feel the OP's answer would change if he kept grilling him? Besides, there are other reasons the OP could have repeat infection of the tonsils. As for his history indicating risk-taking behaviors, do you mean his history as a homosexual? Because by no means does that indicate any risk-taking behaviors, despite popular belief. It is true that some people in the gay community will conclude prejudice based on the statements of others, and sometimes these statements aren't meant to offend, but many times, the statements can be taken at their inferred face value. Like I said earlier, people may claim "tolerance", but that just isn't enough.

i don't understand how this is in reply to what i said. could you explain?

I was told by a recent BSN grad from UH that only 5-6 students in his class of 50 have jobs as nurses. Of that, half left Hawaii to get a job. Apparently, many recent (licensed) grads are working as ward clerks at places like Queens to get their foot in the door, with the hope that when a job opens up, they can fill the position. I'm not sure how much leverage you'll have with six months experience, but hey, it can't hurt, right?

and "tolerance" isn't much better. someone "tolerates" an angry customer (or patient) at their job, because they need the income. someone "tolerates" being degraded by their boss because they feel they have no voice. someone "tolerates" a roommate's bad habits, for the sake of maintaining peace. the world "tolerate" implies simply putting up with someone, not trying to understand their viewpoint. if only "acceptance" were a disease.

One of the definitions of violated is "to treat irreverently or disrespectfully". It's pretty subjective. He can say he was violated because he feels violated, simple.

Someone else said the drive from Makiki to Ewa is half an hour, but I disagree. It might be a half hour at 1 in the morning, but most of the time it takes up to an hour or longer. Especially right now, with the roadwork on Fort Weaver Road. Good luck with your job hunt!