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  1. RN "Super Union"

    Slobgob replied to Mindful's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I got a brochure for the "super union" here in Hawaii. Not sure what Hawaii Nursing Association has to do with it though. Well... maybe we're part of UAN? Who knows... our union tends to suck.......

  2. Good & Cheap ADN programs in Denver

    Slobgob replied to Marissa2619's topic in General Nursing

    My Pappy always said: "You get what you pay for." Actually... I went to a CC with $13 a unit. And it was great. Nevermind.

  3. Searching for kardex

    Slobgob replied to ToddP(BScPharm)'s topic in General Nursing

    Our old Kardex was only for nurses... Our new Kardex comes with a processor... Before the computer age, in the time of paper, when a non-nurse wanted info... they just asked us. Talking. It works. =)...

  4. NLN Exam Scores?

    Slobgob replied to michellebelle808's topic in General Nursing

    --Years ago, in the movie Pirates of the Carribbean, someone asks, "Do we have an accord?" Hah. That's funny... that same movie taught me the word

  5. Salary question

    Slobgob replied to sinawahi's topic in General Nursing

    About a year ago, our hospital had a floor manager's job open up. Someone encouraged me to apply... When the application asked about expected salary... I said "250K/year". I never did get that...

  6. Island Fever

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

    A few years ago I accidentally went into the Wahine bathroom... ... and got major stink-eye.

  7. Salary question

    Slobgob replied to sinawahi's topic in General Nursing

    I've always struggled to understand why that's an appropriate interview question... you worry about going too high and looking money hungry... and worry about going too low and undercutting what they...

  8. Island Fever

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

    Cost for a Minnesota resident to relax on a beach in Maui: A few grand. Cost for Lisa from Maui to relax on a beach in Maui: Free. Does that make you feel better?

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

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

    "Is anyone addressing this issue?" Yes. They are graduating more new grads. And at record rates. Actually... on my floor, maybe 1-2 years ago... I had a UH student who was with me practically full...

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

    Slobgob replied to achiocRN's topic in General Nursing

    Please refer to the previous 6 dozen threads over the past year or two extolling the struggle of nurses in Hawaii to land a job.... especially newer nurses.... especially nurses with no connections......

  11. Any thoughts on Kahi Mohala?

    Slobgob replied to robbhman's topic in General Nursing

    Petunia, I told him 30 minutes. And I'm pretty sure that's accurate. Remember: 1) If the shift starts at 7am... you leave the house at 6am. Very little traffic going Ewa bound. 2) He's not going to...

  12. I really, really, really can't stand female nurses.

    Slobgob posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    God knows I love women. My wife is wonderful. The women I work with at the hospital. The docs, the PTs, OTs, STs, Lab Techs, Dietary, etc... etc... They're all great. They're funny, smart, attractive,...

  13. I really, really, really can't stand female nurses.

    Slobgob replied to Slobgob's topic in Men in Nursing

    "It would be interesting to know what your female coworkers think of you" To you and me both.

  14. I really, really, really can't stand female nurses.

    Slobgob replied to Slobgob's topic in Men in Nursing

    "You have a wife?" Touche. In my defense though, most of the arrogant male chauvinists that I know are happily married. Its amusing irony. I often wonder about their home life... but I generally...

  15. Any thoughts on Kahi Mohala?

    Slobgob replied to robbhman's topic in General Nursing

    I lived in Makaki and applied at Kahi at the same time. Interviewed twice even. Nice grounds, patients looked okay.. nothing looked too shady and i've worked in similar psych places too. Of course......

  16. Could "pitch in clubs" be one way to fight Hawais' high cost of living?

    Slobgob replied to Ceteris Paribus's topic in General Nursing

    Money for gas. Different tastes for food. Allergies. Busy Schedules. Location restrictions. ... just to name a few. Some "food" for thought, not exactly an easy idea in reality. Is this an everyday...

  17. Magnet and the "Hilton Hospital" Mentality

    Slobgob replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    (Not sure this qualifies, but then again, I don't disgust customer service.) 1. Does your hospital have the "Hilton Hotel" mentality, if so please cite one example. Yes, at times. One example: Father...

  18. Enough is Enough

    Slobgob replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ummm... all you guys realize, the smiles, "cookies", the back-rubs; they're for a reason. Patients have a choice. I give foot rubs, leg rubs, back rubs. I itch where it itches. I print out...

  19. Kapiolani Community College

    Slobgob replied to JOLIEDAME's topic in General Nursing

    lol. was wondering where the heck you got that spelling... =) I know the spelling the well... being haole and all. Although... at work... I talk so much some of them think i'm part

  20. Kapiolani Community College

    Slobgob replied to JOLIEDAME's topic in General Nursing

    Dang Lisa... you certainly don't hold back any. =) Oh, by the way, what the heck is a how-lee?

  21. Anyone work f/t while attending KCC nursing program?

    Slobgob replied to Elizabeth K.'s topic in General Nursing

    Woah. They say: Mom is full time job. Nursing school is full time job. Add another full time job for money. So you're asking... can I have 3 full time jobs? I didn't go to KCC, but a similar program....

  22. Need Japanese language skills?

    Slobgob replied to BigIsleBound's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, Philippines. Tagalog = city Ilocano = country-side Atleast, that's my easy generalization.

  23. blood-sucking FLEAS & MOSQUITOS

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

    I only know about mosquitoes. 1) Wear pants/long sleeves if you're out-n-about around in the evening 2) DEET on your clothes, but most don't like it on your skin. Vile stuff. 3) Avon Skin-so-soft......

  24. Hawaii Nursing Culture

    Slobgob replied to pokey82much's topic in General Nursing

    Every time a doc starts yelling because we don't have the latest ECHO results... (from two days ago)... I flash a shaka, and say "hang loose, bra". LOL... works like

  25. Queens Hiring Process-Credit Check

    Slobgob replied to mimilaroo's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree. 1) My credit check NEVER mentions ANY jobs I have. School loans, credit cards, car payments, mortgages... Yes. Jobs? No. That is what former employee references are for... give them a...