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5 Exciting Nursing Specialties

05/15/2015

It is no big secret that the upcoming retirement of the baby boomers will put enormous strain on the health…

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5 Ways to Become the Head Nurse

05/15/2015

Please take a quick second to read the following Article to learn some tips on becoming the head nurse. Get…

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What Your Workspace Says About You

05/15/2015

If you spend a lot of time at a desk, personalizing the space makes sense — whether it’s a private…

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7 Rights of Nurses

05/14/2015

As citizens of the United States we are all familiar with The Bill of Rights, and as anyone who works…

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Prohibited acts in nursing

05/14/2015

The following in an excerpt from the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, Section 50-50 about acts that are prohibited in nursing. …

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Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer License Renewal

05/14/2015

Above mentioned profession is no in the renewal period. View some of the frequently asked questions regarding the renewal process…

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Department powers and duties

05/14/2015

The following in an excerpt from the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, Section 50-55 about the Department powers and duties.  Department…

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10 Priceless Pieces of Advice to Get You Through Your Nursing Career

05/08/2015

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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4 tips to better communicate with patients

05/08/2015

It is so important that we communicate with the patients how to take care of themselves, what the medications are…

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5 Strategies to Cope When Quitting Really Isn’t an Option

05/08/2015

Those who say “quitters never win” are fooling themselves. If you stick something out just because you’re afraid of giving…

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12 Secrets Every Pharmacist Knows (And You Should, Too)

05/07/2015

Nobody knows more about medications than pharmacists do—not doctors, not nurses, not anyone. As Ronald Jordan, dean of Chapman University’s…

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Ethics in Nursing: Issues Nurses Face

05/07/2015

Nursing ethics shares many principles with medical ethics such as beneficence, non-maleficence, and respect for autonomy. However, those in nursing…

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Confidentiality in Your Nursing Job

05/07/2015

Confidentiality is an issue that anyone considering a nursing job needs to seriously think about. If you have great difficulty…

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The Layoff Survival Kit

04/30/2015

Now that you’ve lost your job, you need to hurry up and find a new one, right? Wrong. You’ve got…

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Look for Work in Troubled Times

04/30/2015

It’s hard enough to job hunt in a thriving economy, but now, even the heartiest job seeker may be inclined…

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How to Deal With Over Demanding Patients

04/30/2015

As a nurse, you’ll be expected to deal with various kinds of situations and many emergencies. However, while you might…

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ANA Commends Introduction of the Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act

04/30/2015

The American Nursing Association (ANA) commends Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and David Joyce (R-OH) for introducing the Registered Nurse Safe…

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4 Ways to Revive Your Passion for Nursing

04/24/2015

Being a nurse is a rewarding but tough job. The excitement that comes during the first year of your career…

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6 Illegal Nursing Interview Questions

04/24/2015

Wondering which questions you’ll be asked during your nursing interview? You should expect the usual ones, such as “Where do…

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How Volunteering Can Boost Your Career

04/24/2015

Income…$0. Value…Priceless. It is always a good thing to give back. Whether it is doing hands on service with a…

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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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