NURSYS in IL?...Finally!!

Hello, everyone!
I recently noticed that IL has got on board with the NURSYS system. I have no idea when it happened, looked like just a few months ago I checked and that was not the case. I entered my info, and PRESTO, the information was present an

TPAPN vs EEP

What is the difference between TPAPN and EEP?

Also, why does the "punishment not fit the crime" and everyone is under one umbrella?

Had my first intetview think I bombed some questions. Pick my answers apart please!

So I am a new grad interviewing in a new grad position in an ICU. Overall I said most of the things I wanted to say, but a few questions just outright stumped me:

Question 1) You see a colleague (nurse) breaking sterile technique on their patient whil

What was your first post? Do you remember

8 As a Mod on the General Nursing Discussion Forum I have read a lot of threads over the last 10 years but I will always remember the theme of my first post

It was a desperate thread about NCLEX-I took the NCLEX in January 2005 to enable me to come a

Military Spouse

Hello fellow nurses! I would want to ask some good advice especially for those whose husband is on the military. For all we know being a military spouse is quite a bit challenging since we are always relocating (being deployed) from one state to anot

TLC clotted over...

It's been one of those weekends...

Short story...Due to past hx of drug use, pt had a TLC installed to receive abx r/t a chronic LE infection. While wrapping up my shift, I disconnected the IV line from the lumen, clamped the line and as I was going

She'll make a good nurse...

Have you ever heard non-nursing personnel say that? I've heard or overheard it being said about various nurses or students on occasion. I haven't asked exactly what was meant by such a comment, but I am curious about what formula these non-nursing

ILA OPI Information

Hi,

I'm planning to take the ILA OPI next friday. Anyone who knows anything about ILA OPI? What questions are being asked? How long will it take to finish the exam? and How would i prepare for this exam??? I need to take this exam to get a license h

Nurse definition of multi-tasking

4 Nurses have the unique ability during extreme chaos to manage all types of patients, sooth the ruffled feathers of demanding and overbearing physicians, calm the nerves of a distraught and anxious family member, and successfully interpret hospital

potential employment questions

I submitted a resume to an out of state employer (in Texas) stating that I would be interested in relocating for a job opportunity with their company (I am currently in New York).
The hiring manager sent me an email wanting to know if I have started