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Physician Licensing Laws Keep Doctors From Seeking Care

11/13/2017

Despite growing problems with psychological distress, many physicians avoid seeking mental health treatment due to concern for their license. Recent…

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New Law at Department of Professional Regulation for Cosmeotology

10/31/2017

A recent change in law (PA 99-0427) requires all cosmetologists, cosmetology teachers and cosmetology clinic teachers to comply with the…

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New Law “Compact Eligibility.” Department of Professional Regulation.

10/31/2017

Physicians may now elect Illinois as a ‘State of Principal Licensure’ as part of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (“Compact”).…

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New Pharmacy Patient Counseling Rules

10/30/2017

Effective August 18, 2017, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation adopted new rules related to patient counseling that…

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Governor Rauner signs Anti-Preditory Lending Bill

10/30/2017

On September 15, 2017, Governor Rauner signed Senate Bill 776 into law as Public Act 100-0509.  Public Act 100-0509 modernizes…

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IDFPR Moves to Online Applications for Physical and Occupational Therapy

10/30/2017

Applicants for licensure in the field of dentistry are now required to submit and pay for their application online via…

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Goldberg And Associates Wins Against VNA HealthCare

06/17/2017

On June 15, 2017 our firm finished a two (2) day bench trial in the Circuit Court of Kane County…

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Temporary Optometry Licensure

01/05/2017

SB 150/PA 99-0043: Deletes a section that allowed for a temporary practice license for qualified optometrists licensed in other states…

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New Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Law

01/05/2017

P.A. 99-0876: Some people with criminal records could have an easier time getting certain occupational licenses in the state under…

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NIU

10/25/2015

James is happy to announce he is now a guest lecturer at the Northern Illinois University School of Nursing and…

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CASPN

10/24/2015

Congratulations to James B. Goldberg on having been named as guest speaker at the Capital Area School of Practical Nursing.

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ENA

10/23/2015

James was also pleased to have recently been a guest lecturer at the Emergency Nurses Association, speaking to over 100…

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Advance Your Nursing Career, Instead of Only Looking for a Job

08/14/2015

Is there a difference between getting a new job and advancing your nursing career? According to author and job search…

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How to Improve a Strained Nurse-Physician Relationship

08/14/2015

If you find yourself on the “outs” with a doc, ask yourself, “Is this is a consistent problem or a…

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10 Strategies to Cope with Stress in Nursing

08/14/2015

In an ideal world, there will be no stress in nursing. The nurse would arrive to work well rested, would…

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5 Tips for Nurses to Avoid Conflict with a Physician

08/14/2015

Our nursing jobs require us to speak with physicians about our patients. But how many of us have anxiety over…

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6 Roles Nurses Play that Truly Make Them the Heart of Healthcare

08/13/2015

Nurses play an integral role in the healthcare system. This is why they have been correctly referred to as the…

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Bedside Nursing Manners 101

08/13/2015

One statement we have all heard from mom is, “Treat others as you would like to be treated.” That moniker…

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Tips For Working As A Real Estate Agent

08/07/2015

Real estate salespeople, and other licensees who are required to work for and under the umbrella of a designated broker,…

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Developing a Professional Image As a Real Estate Broker

08/07/2015

Developing and maintaining a professional presence is vital to your success as a real estate agent. Your image is projected…

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IDFPR Honored with CLEAR Regulatory Excellence Award

11/05/2025

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s Division of Professional Regulation (DPR) has received the 2025 Regulatory Excellence Award…

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Physician Licensing Laws Keep Doctors From Seeking Care

11/13/2017

Despite growing problems with psychological distress, many physicians avoid seeking mental health treatment due to concern for their license. Recent…

Read More
Medical care symbol in blue circle

New Law “Compact Eligibility.” Department of Professional Regulation.

10/31/2017

Physicians may now elect Illinois as a ‘State of Principal Licensure’ as part of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (“Compact”).…

Read More
Gavel, handcuffs, and pills symbolize drug crime

New Law at Department of Professional Regulation for Cosmeotology

10/31/2017

A recent change in law (PA 99-0427) requires all cosmetologists, cosmetology teachers and cosmetology clinic teachers to comply with the…

Read More
Minimalist blue and gray design

IDFPR Moves to Online Applications for Physical and Occupational Therapy

10/30/2017

Applicants for licensure in the field of dentistry are now required to submit and pay for their application online via…

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