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Okay, it’s time to decide: Are you going to grad school or not? You’ve been circling around this decision for…

Listed below please find three common mistakes that have gotten many nurses an appearance before the Licensing Board. And this…

Despite the huge demand for trained individuals, nurses still find themselves facing the chopping block. Whether considering a career in…

California is currently the only state with mandated nurse-patient ratios, although other states have deliberated on this type of legislation.…

In the healthcare setting, life-or-death situations can mean super-charged emotions, and it’s not just from patients. It can even be…

Documentation in nursing is a key factor in our role and responsibility as a patient care advocates. It is critical…

Good manners lead to highly satisfied patients. Here are our top 15 etiquette tips for physicians and staff. Introduce yourself…

According to the recent Nurse.com article in a report released this week, the Congressional Budget Office lowered its estimate of…

Nurse-to-nurse report (change of shift or transfer of care) is an age-old skill that no one teaches you. It’s the…

If you’re a trained nursing professional, you can afford to be a discriminating job seeker. But you still need to…

Remember that old cigarette slogan “You’ve come a long way, baby”? Not only have women come a long way, but…

All healthcare professionals should be educated in demonstrating moral courage in the face of ethical challenges. Although much has been…

Tax prep is about as fun as getting a physical or renewing a driver’s license. Sorting through a year’s worth…

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) today announced the qualification of two additional applicants seeking…

According to the Model Nursing Practice Act (upon which state nurse practice acts are based), grounds for discipline include engaging…

Take a quick look below and consider these seven strategies to develop your own nursing leadership potential. Understand that nurse…

Based on Section 1330.550 of Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act nonresident pharmacies should: A. The Division shall require and provide for…

Based on Section 1330.200 of Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act, application for Certificate of Registration as a Pharmacy Technician  An applicant…

CERTIFICATION OF PHARMACY INTERN HOURS FROM ILLINOIS TOANOTHER STATE: Must hold an active Illinois Pharmacy Technician license at the time…

From a legal perspective, diversion of drugs is defined as the unlawful channeling of regulated pharmaceuticals, including the misuse of…