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10 Characteristics of a Successful Real Estate Agent

08/07/2015

10 characteristics of a successful real estate agent. Most home sellers have very little experience with real estate agents. For…

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5 Unhealthy Behaviors of Nurses in the Hospital

08/06/2015

A great deal of the day is spent in the workplace, and it is subconscious that workplace behaviors transition into…

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7 Ideas to Help Nurses Create the Life They’ve Always Wanted

08/06/2015

What would it look like if this fall you were a little more in control of your life as nurse,…

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6 Qualities of a Physician that Nurses Want to Work With

07/24/2015

There are major differences between the nurse-physician relationships of the past and the present. I remember how nurses would tell…

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How Do You Make the Most Out of Teamwork in Nursing?

07/24/2015

When you’re overwhelmed by tasks, does anyone notice? Can you approach anyone for help? If the answer is no, maybe…

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5 Reasons Nurses Don’t Want to Lead

07/24/2015

Some nurses and caregivers are hesitant to be nurse leaders. They are reluctant to be in charge and manage the…

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How Nurses Cope with Ethical Dilemmas in Health Care Practice

07/23/2015

Every nurse faces ethical dilemmas from time to time in the course of his or her career. These dilemmas often…

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Leadership Skills for Nurse Managers: Demonstrate Credibility

07/23/2015

Credibility has been called the foundation of nurse leadership for one very simple reason: People are most inspired by and…

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Real Estate and The Ethical Dilemma

07/23/2015

Ethics is defined as “a system of moral principles.” It is perhaps one of the most important qualities of any…

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6 Fiduciary Duties of a Real Estate Agent

07/23/2015

The relationship between a real estate agent and a client is called a fiduciary relationship. Fiduciary means faithful servant, and…

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6 Guidelines to Become an Effective Charge Nurse

07/23/2015

You are a great nurse and you know it. You are right at home on your unit and work reasonably…

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What Challenges Do Nurse Leaders Face Today?

07/17/2015

The 21st century has introduced a host of new challenges to the effective administration of health care. Costs are skyrocketing,…

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Hot Nursing Career Paths

07/17/2015

Although I am about to list the top six nursing careers I have found through my research, I must first…

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Nursing Wellness Starts with Finding “”Me”” Time

07/17/2015

You’re a respected nurse working 12-hour shifts, raising a wonderful family, successfully maintaining your household, and creatively financing. Sound about…

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Major Ethical Dilemmas in Nursing

07/17/2015

Nurses face ethical dilemmas on a daily basis regardless of where they practice. No matter where nurses function in their…

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How to Deal With a Racist Patient

07/16/2015

Patients come in all shapes and flavors. Sometimes that flavor is ignorant. America is a layered, cosmopolitan country comprised of…

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Nurses and Substance Abuse

07/16/2015

Nursing is a highly esteemed profession but still has its negative aspects. Because of the demanding and stressful nature of…

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Top 10 traits of an effective nurse

07/16/2015

Please take a look at this 10 traits as they may be helpful in your nursing career. They inspire their…

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Tips for nurses to improve physician-nurse relationship

07/16/2015

Tips for Nurses: Always have the chart in hand when calling a physician. Adopt the SBAR tool as a standard…

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Tips for physicians to improve physician-nurse relationship

07/16/2015

Tips for Physicians: It makes a world of difference to address a nurse by her/his name. If unsure, don’t hesitate…

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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…

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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 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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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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