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Hey this is a great school, a lot of self study but I can imagine it'll probably be the same with every other online school. The most challenging part is getting clinical sites. I'm in my last class and we have to pass a APEA predictor exam, hopefully I pass so I can get done with school. I'm also using BH trust fund, I did not have to pay anything, except my time LOL. Yes you would have to take a semester off because they only cover about 5k a year, granted that's a small price to pay. Best benefit for kp employees, IDK why everyone just doesn't go back to school, it's practically free. Christine how am I gonna pass this last class LOL n599, I was in your class before with Brit. There's no way to study for that APEA

Am I the only one of our class that didn’t take the 3 p exam I opt to not take in week 7.And if so can you please direct me how to prepare, I’m sorta freaking out LOL, Im almost done with the APEA questions but there are 100s? for assessment, pharm, and patho for each section

Actually your right LOL! I just checked it out it’s about 25k, so out of pocket 5k. Actually this is one of the cheaper school that being said it’s probably because you would need to find your own clinical sites

Hi yes you would need to talk to your benhundal advisor at kp. FNP is paid through the benhundal trust fund. Yes I was quoted 45k, but out of pocket came out to be 5k after kp helped with tuition. So it’s not completely free, out of pocket it’s 5k over the course of 2.5 years. Still it’s a great discount ?.

Hi I start dec 21

I start in two weeks pathophysiology. The school is about 45k including taxes. Fortunately American sentinel works with my employer to have my FNP paid for. I’m very appreciative for Kaiser Permanente.

Ya FNP or acute geriatrics for urgent care. I just want something I know for sure will be not as stressful and hopefully in demand as much as it is now. Not a lot of people want to do psych FNP

Ya I was told after the 3 p exam you are able to choose your specialty. I’m leaning towards psych APRN for job stability and pay.

How did you guys prepare for the 3ps exam?

Thanks for your insight very informative. I have heard about clinical RN's being laid off but not of the acute hosptial RN's. I completely agree the pay and benefits are VERY competitive, one of the main reasons why I want to work there. I've heard about the lack of education which I'm sad about, but I know that the other hospitals such as HPH and queens offer them if I were to do a PRN position. There are so much positions open at queens and HPH I doubt it will be hard to get into those hospitals. The pay is whats drawing me to Kaiser and the double time and a half, kaiser insurance, and the night differentials, and the location. I will be attending school part time so I do need the money . Kaiser has done some renovations from what I heard and management is getting a little better. I hope they don't lay of nurses though -_-. Pali momi is the highest paid I think d/t them being non-union unfortunately they can drop nurses if they please. I really appreciate your input it will help me with my decision!

Wow that's the answer I was really looking for, someone who actually works there. The PROS. Look awesome Park, pay, health benefits... The Cons doesn't sound too bad except losing hours. Do you suggest I pick up a Prn position somewhere? I will be going to school and working. I think the pay makes up for it...I haven't heard of any other hospital doing the double time and a half. Would you say recently there is available OT shifts? I really appreciate your input, it was hard to find someone who actually works there. I'm leaning more towards Kaiser, but I know Straub has so much available education resources. I'm coming from a hospital where we hardly had aids or unit secretaries.. And definitely no lift teams, and one transporter for the whole hospital haha so I don' t think that would be a problem.

Thanks yes queens is considered the most acute and only magnet hospital in the islands. Parking is a small issue.. its the traffic that everyone complains about. It's literally like driving in a parking lot and everyone is trying to find a parking space. Granted queens is a perfect hospital for townies but for people on the west side it can be a hassle waking up 2 hours before your shift and making sure your on the road at least a hour before your shift. Thanks for your input and your rationale is a very valid one.

Thanks, I'm still holding out. I need more input. Traffic and Parking is a big negative for me with those hospitals...just 6$/day and finding street parking is a hassle. I know how it is to be a new grad, its tough but once you get that one year of experience...your pretty much golden, ACLS/PALS helps too, and having tele background is a plus. Truly one year isn't enough of experience IMO...i'm still learning everyday...I still feel like a new grad. I do see where your coming from. I'm situated in waipahu, so Kaiser is much closer than the other two. I was just thinking that Kaiser is nationwide while queens and straub is local. I worked at the latter two but never really experienced working at Kaiser, that's why I'm hesitant. Does anyone work here?

Thanks I use to work for queens as well, lots of opportunities. But after 12 hour shifts its tiring to drive after a day or night shift. I'm located on the leeward side and kaiser is close compared to queens punch bowl. It was very hard for me to get into kaiser, and kaiser is nationwide while queens is just in Hawaii. I've heard Cali Kaiser Nurses get paid the most. I could transfer to West Oahu but I would have to work atleast 18 months before transferring according to the queens contract. Thanks for your input, west oahu would be a perfect choice but I don't have that option unfortunately .

I'm very grateful for getting offered a position at the top 3 hospitals in Oahu IMO. My question is which overall would you pick? I live on the Leeward side so commute is important for me. Starting pay at straub 41$ Starting pay at queens 44$ I don't know the starting for Kaiser yet I'll get back to this post later. I'm trying to weight the pro's and cons of each hospital to make a overall better decision. Help me out please. Straub- HPH, PROS: very professional, hard interview and pretest really screens their nurses, nurses are treated awesome, 4:1 patient ratio, most cna's are nurses, single patient rooms, top 5% patient satisfaction, lots of CNA help. CONS: Location 60min commute with traffic to my location, parking 6$ blaisdel. Queens- PROS: Magnet hospital, most resources for nurses in Hawaii, specializes in everything, competitive pay, most opportunities, each nurse has a phone, teaching hospital Cons: Same as straub, too much people not very friendly, nurse to take own vitals on some units. Kaiser- Highest pay (I heard), double time and a half on holidays, close to Leeward side 15-20min commute, new facility, best benefits (free medical or cheapest medical), gym benefits haha, Cons: Poor cna ratios to patients, Nurse does most primary care, kaiser insurance is limited. Please let me know your thoughts if you work at any of these facilities. Thanks :)