Slobgob

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  1. asy RN working as a LPN/CNA?

    Slobgob replied to mzjennx's topic in General Nursing

    Many hospitals on Oahu have new grad programs. Almost all of them are "frozen" though, for most of this year. Maui may be the

  2. UH Manoa Clinicals...

    Slobgob replied to worf's topic in General Nursing

    "inmates were super friendly and cooperative" Maybe cause you had the drugs?

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

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

    An aide from my floor has worked with us for the last few years. Great guy, hard worker. Been an RN for almost 1 year now. Applied everywhere. Has good contacts in the hospital. But no job outside...

  4. Hawaii Nursing Culture

    Slobgob replied to pokey82much's topic in General Nursing

    lol. I thought the same thing last night. Luckily I had just gotten off a 12, and needed to go to sleep. Well, same thing again tonight. Maybe tomorrow i'll open up that can.

  5. Want to do traveling nursing to HI from Florida

    Slobgob replied to Bella RN's topic in General Nursing

    Tricky situation. Let me explain a bit. My boss is super awesome. Because of that... we are NEVER short. People love working here, and we always get plenty of applications. In this case, the Board is...

  6. Want to do traveling nursing to HI from Florida

    Slobgob replied to Bella RN's topic in General Nursing

    "Plus I called Hawaii state Board of nursing and they said they are hurting and do need nurses" I think the Board of Nursing should call our local hospitals. Maybe even convince them to hire a few of...

  7. IV certified

    Slobgob replied to hinurse559's topic in General Nursing

    Do you mean PICC certified RN? or IV certified

  8. What's an in-demand specialty for Hawaii?

    Slobgob replied to BigIsleBound's topic in General Nursing

    Always a demand for Psych Nurses... that said, those floors/agencies are always the first to get their budget cut. Hmmm... what specialty? Well.. I'd pick Cath Lab. They seem to be slowly taking over...

  9. Foreign nurse wanting to work in Hawaii!

    Slobgob replied to jarnahsnee's topic in General Nursing

    What is tropical nursing? =) Its always 70 degrees on my floor. God bless

  10. Healthcare Nowadays..what the heck's up?

    Slobgob replied to augiebear's topic in General Nursing

    "now that is what i am talking about..God bless you for putting the people..the patients...that we are supposed to be there for..before yourself" I'm gonna get flamed for this. Its okay, I like...

  11. Healthcare Nowadays..what the heck's up?

    Slobgob replied to augiebear's topic in General Nursing

    "you will need compassion..heart..you will need to smile all the time..SO you worked a 16 hour shift and the charge nurse is getting on you and you feel overworked and underpaid..BOO HOO" Compassion?...

  12. hospitals in hawaii hiring or have hiring freezes

    Slobgob replied to koki's topic in General Nursing

    Short answer: Yes. Here too. More so. Technical answer: Experience in a semi-specialty might help you land a job. But its probably rougher here than in NY. My aching heart answer: Most of our new...

  13. Studying for NCLEX Exam

    Slobgob replied to UHRN2004's topic in General Nursing

    Study from one source or multiple? Well... would you rather have one eye or two? Its a matter of broadening your perspective. That said... I use to recommend Saunders. It seemed to be dead-on. Don't...

  14. $1000 Gift ---> How to spend it.

    Slobgob posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey guys and gals, Here's the senario: Super grateful patient gives his doctor $1000 and tells him, more or less, to spend it on the staff for the enrichment and enjoyment of their lives. The doc...

  15. $1000 Gift ---> How to spend it.

    Slobgob replied to Slobgob's topic in General Nursing

    I knew this post might draw some heat from the ethics mob... Long long ago... 90+ year old patients would hand me five dollars. Maybe they were just use to tipping people who gave them service. Maybe...

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

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

    Well... Yeah. The job market ain't what it use to be. It was tough years ago for new grads... and its only gotten worse. Every single one of us knows that. And of course, Queen's hospital is no...

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

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

    Oh boy. This is total flame bait. Luckily... you're posting on a nursing forum. So the responses may be only "slightly" biting... =) Naturally... I think my hospital is the best. And my floor... guess...

  18. I'll be blunt. . . .

    Slobgob replied to kcalohagirl's topic in General Nursing

    "Yet in this forum, it seems like there is a certain amount of animosity towards the mainlanders that choose to come here and make Hawaii their chosen home. Why is that?" I've pondered this same...

  19. working in Hawaii??? please help today!!

    Slobgob replied to momathoner09's topic in General Nursing

    The new grad market for a mainlander with no contacts is VERY tough. Knowing what I know now... I would not choose Hawaii in your case.

  20. Questions about Unions

    Slobgob replied to northshore08's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on the new job at Pali Momi... I think I read that they are the fasting growing ER in the state... and that should also help their floors too.. And by fasting growing... i mean... always...

  21. Nurses wearing flowers?

    Slobgob replied to nursejllrn's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital and HNA just negotiated a new contract last November. Didn't hear anything of a "occurence" policy. Negotiations were tough though... and the economy is looking even worse this year. Can...

  22. Is it just me?

    Slobgob replied to pRNss808's topic in General Nursing

    If you do the math... =) ...Its more expensive over that two year span to train a new grad than to simply hire a fully trained, experienced nurse. Problem is... maybe that fully trained, experienced...

  23. Nurses wearing flowers?

    Slobgob replied to nursejllrn's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen a few nurses at my hospital wear Plumerias behind their ear... I love it. Maybe they're plastic though? *Never thought to ask* PS: Hawaiian Nursing is different. We don't give report, we...

  24. New Grad Programs/Which hospitals

    Slobgob replied to robbhman's topic in General Nursing

    As was mentioned... Castle doesn't take new grads, nor does Tripler. Kaiser might be a good place to start... IF it actually was hiring... but seldom they aren't. Queens looks like your best bet......

  25. housing

    Slobgob replied to backbone's topic in General Nursing

    Errr... studio for 1200-$3200? I'm paying $1400 for a 2-bedroom apartment that's actually the bottom half of a house and pretty nice, and I thought I was paying too much... I've seen plenty of 1...