FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 1, 2024

Contact:
Amber Milsap, Community Relations Officer
(808) 441-7364
amber@hawaiicentral.org
www.hawaiicentral.org

HAWAII CENTRAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION NURSING SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT COMPLETES CLINICAL ROTATION AT THE QUEEN’S MEDICAL CENTER

HONOLULU, HI—“It is such an honor to have been the repeat recipient of this scholarship,” said Jasmine-Kortney Young-Gusman who, last year, was the first ever awardee of the Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union (FCU) Nursing Scholarship.

“Jasmine is a great example of someone who deeply cares about her patients”, said Shawna Chong-Ishii, APRN, Jasmine’s supervisor, and instructor at Chaminade University. “Jasmine is a dedicated and driven individual who is excited to further her career in the healthcare field. We are happy to support her in her future endeavors.”

According to the American Hospital Association (AHA), by 2028 there is expected to be a shortage of about 100,000 critical health care workers in the U.S. Here in Hawaii, with a branch at The Queen’s Medical Center, Hawaii Central FCU President Drake Tanabe sees its nursing scholarship as a commitment by Hawaii Central FCU to the community it serves.

“It’s important to us that recipients share in our values,” said Tanabe. “Jasmine has demonstrated a solid commitment to the profession and, ultimately, our community. We are delighted to help support those working tirelessly to provide care to patients.”

Jasmine worked for eight years as a Medical Assistant before the decision to pursue a career as a nurse. “You don’t realize what a blessing it is to get a scholarship until you are deep into your studies,” said Jasmine who recognizes the scholarship allows her to focus on what is important. “I want to know everything there is to know about patient care and saving lives.”

“We are grateful to be on this journey with Jasmine,” said Tanabe. “As she shared with us last year, she is a young mother and the first in her family to go to college. She joined our credit union earlier this week and we are proud to call her a member of the Hawaii Central FCU `Ohana!”

About Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union
Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union is currently recognized by FORBES as one of the top three Credit Unions in the State of Hawaii. Founded in 1937, Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution serving over 17,000 members and has over $325 million in assets. Membership is open to all individuals who live, work, worship or attend school on Oahu. Businesses and other legal entities on the island are also eligible for membership.