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  1. Do nurses get unemployment benefits?

    shuubie posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was in a convo with someone about unemployment benefits and heard that nurses don't get unemployment benefits.. is this true?? Assuming that you got laid off or fired, and not

  2. new grad in ambulatory surgery center? what do you think

    shuubie posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad and was offered a position at a private ambulatory care surgery center specializing in ophthalmology. I was told that I would be trained in pre-op/op/post-op. I'm afraid that it's too...

  3. how do new nurses survive in the OR?

    shuubie posted a topic in Operating Room

    I started working in the OR for about a month now and feel that some things are starting to make sense. Sometimes I'm still confused as to what supplies or trays to get (even after looking at the...

  4. how do new nurses survive in the OR?

    shuubie replied to shuubie's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for everyone's advice! It's so helpful. I'm eventually going to be in orthopedics. Does anyone have any advice regarding ortho surgeries? I've been reading about total hips/knees, fractures...

  5. Anything about NSLIJ orientation for the OR?

    shuubie replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    hmm, thanks for the info but I am not a new grad and was just wondering what orientation is like at NSLIJ. I have OR experience and as far as I know, I function as a nurse in combination with tech...

  6. Anything about NSLIJ orientation for the OR?

    shuubie posted a topic in General Nursing

    Did anyone ever go through orientation for the OR at nslij manhasset or lij ? what was it like? 1-2 weeks class room based orientation and then clinical I assume? any details?

  7. OR interviewing scenario questions

    shuubie replied to longhornstudentnurse's topic in Operating Room

    looks like this was an old posting but i'm interested in how your interview went as well... hope you're still

  8. disposable instruments in autoclave?

    shuubie posted a topic in Operating Room

    I work at an ambulatory surgery facility and one day we were short of an instrument. We do have disposables as backup and we end up using the last one. I'm a fairly new nurse and not sure of these...

  9. disposable instruments in autoclave?

    shuubie replied to shuubie's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for your replies! it was another one of those manipulator instruments for ophthalmic

  10. New OR nurse here

    shuubie replied to ALORNurse's topic in Operating Room

    congrats! very happy for you :) good luck! I actually have an interview for an OR position this week... very

  11. differences between main OR and others?

    shuubie posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi everyone, please enlighten me... what makes up a main OR? does it just mean that you see all sorts of diff. type of surgeries? forgive me.. i'm a newbie

  12. Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC

    shuubie replied to qtRN's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi, does anyone still have a contact info to the nurse recruiter? if so, do you mind sharing?

  13. new grad in ambulatory surgery center? what do you think

    shuubie replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone! So an update to the job.. It has been a week already and I've learned a lot in terms of paperwork, medications, inserting IVs ...etc. I'm a bit worried to be thrown in the OR after 1-2...

  14. What do you pack for breakfast & lunch?

    shuubie replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    all are great suggestions!

  15. What do you pack for breakfast & lunch?

    shuubie posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello Everyone! So I've been working at a private ASC. It's very fast-paced. My hours are 6-2 daily. Lunch is 30 mins. Since it has been so busy lately, I've only had 15 mins to spend for lunch. I'm...

  16. What do you pack for breakfast & lunch?

    shuubie replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! I'm going to try to switch things up a little... I'm starting to get bored of my yogurt, apple, & sandwiches. Sometimes I would bring my leftovers from dinner but ehhhh I don't...

  17. Opthamology-ASC-Anyone else?

    shuubie replied to PowercarveJen's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Hi! I hope you guys are still coming on these forums. I'm a new grad and just got an offer at an ophthalmology ASC. Do you have any advice about the RN role at work? do you know what is the average...

  18. new grad in ambulatory surgery center? what do you think

    shuubie replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    So to update, the employer gave me a package that includes an application, HIPPA info, physical form...etc. We've discussed the salary & some of the benefits during the interview but I don't see...

  19. Now that I landed an Ambulatory SC job... how can I prepare for it?

    shuubie posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello All! Recently I've posted about my job offer as a new grad at an ASC specializing in ophthalmology. Now that I've landed the job I'm very nervous! How can I prepare myself for work in the role...

  20. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    shuubie replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    I knew a nurse with last name Doctor and patients always confuse her for a

  21. new grad in ambulatory surgery center? what do you think

    shuubie replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    I like the idea of no weekends, no holidays.... but then again pay isn't as good as the hospital and very little OT. The surgery is small, i don't think they have 75 pts daily. I hope they expand in...

  22. new grad in ambulatory surgery center? what do you think

    shuubie replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    Camaro, you have a very good point! I'm going to try my best and absorb any knowledge & skills I can.

  23. new grad in ambulatory surgery center? what do you think

    shuubie replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! I'm going to take it

  24. please help with my situation

    shuubie posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need some advice. Everyone knows that it's very hard for new grads to get a job right now. It has almost been a year since I received my license and still no job. Went on a few interviews but no...

  25. please help with my situation

    shuubie replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! These are all great advices. I didn't think about motels/hotels...etc I'll look into