5 Exciting Nursing Specialties
It is no big secret that the upcoming retirement of the baby boomers will put enormous strain on the health…
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Please take a quick second to read the following Article to learn some tips on becoming the head nurse. Get…
Read MoreWhat Your Workspace Says About You
If you spend a lot of time at a desk, personalizing the space makes sense — whether it’s a private…
Read More7 Rights of Nurses
As citizens of the United States we are all familiar with The Bill of Rights, and as anyone who works…
Read MoreProhibited acts in nursing
The following in an excerpt from the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, Section 50-50 about acts that are prohibited in nursing. …
Read MoreLicensed Funeral Director and Embalmer License Renewal
Above mentioned profession is no in the renewal period. View some of the frequently asked questions regarding the renewal process…
Read MoreDepartment powers and duties
The following in an excerpt from the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, Section 50-55 about the Department powers and duties. Department…
Read More10 Priceless Pieces of Advice to Get You Through Your Nursing Career
You won’t find it in a book, and you may not hear it from a mentor, but the following ‘pearls…
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It is so important that we communicate with the patients how to take care of themselves, what the medications are…
Read More5 Strategies to Cope When Quitting Really Isn’t an Option
Those who say “quitters never win” are fooling themselves. If you stick something out just because you’re afraid of giving…
Read More12 Secrets Every Pharmacist Knows (And You Should, Too)
Nobody knows more about medications than pharmacists do—not doctors, not nurses, not anyone. As Ronald Jordan, dean of Chapman University’s…
Read MoreEthics in Nursing: Issues Nurses Face
Nursing ethics shares many principles with medical ethics such as beneficence, non-maleficence, and respect for autonomy. However, those in nursing…
Read MoreConfidentiality in Your Nursing Job
Confidentiality is an issue that anyone considering a nursing job needs to seriously think about. If you have great difficulty…
Read MoreThe Layoff Survival Kit
Now that you’ve lost your job, you need to hurry up and find a new one, right? Wrong. You’ve got…
Read MoreLook for Work in Troubled Times
It’s hard enough to job hunt in a thriving economy, but now, even the heartiest job seeker may be inclined…
Read MoreHow to Deal With Over Demanding Patients
As a nurse, you’ll be expected to deal with various kinds of situations and many emergencies. However, while you might…
Read MoreANA Commends Introduction of the Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act
The American Nursing Association (ANA) commends Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and David Joyce (R-OH) for introducing the Registered Nurse Safe…
Read More4 Ways to Revive Your Passion for Nursing
Being a nurse is a rewarding but tough job. The excitement that comes during the first year of your career…
Read More6 Illegal Nursing Interview Questions
Wondering which questions you’ll be asked during your nursing interview? You should expect the usual ones, such as “Where do…
Read MoreHow Volunteering Can Boost Your Career
Income…$0. Value…Priceless. It is always a good thing to give back. Whether it is doing hands on service with a…
Read MoreIDFPR Honored with CLEAR Regulatory Excellence Award
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s Division of Professional Regulation (DPR) has received the 2025 Regulatory Excellence Award…
Read MorePhysician Licensing Laws Keep Doctors From Seeking Care
Despite growing problems with psychological distress, many physicians avoid seeking mental health treatment due to concern for their license. Recent…
Read MoreNew Law “Compact Eligibility.” Department of Professional Regulation.
Physicians may now elect Illinois as a ‘State of Principal Licensure’ as part of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (“Compact”).…
Read MoreNew Law at Department of Professional Regulation for Cosmeotology
A recent change in law (PA 99-0427) requires all cosmetologists, cosmetology teachers and cosmetology clinic teachers to comply with the…
Read MoreIDFPR Moves to Online Applications for Physical and Occupational Therapy
Applicants for licensure in the field of dentistry are now required to submit and pay for their application online via…
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