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How Much Does It Cost to Become a Licensed Architect?

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Today we'll be discussing how much it really costs to become a licensed architect through the ARE examination process. Ultimately, getting your architectural license will likely cost $2,400-$6,500. Table of Contents 1. Nonnegotiable Costs: $1,510 2. Variable Costs: $50-$4,400+ 3. Additional (And Potentially Avoidable) Costs: $360-$610+ 4. Ways to Reduce Costs Wow, now that is a big chunk of change! There is no way to get around the fact that getting your license is not only expensive, but also time consuming. Earning this license is not to be taken lightly because it is a critical step in your career development. My experience was that the exam preparation process made me a much more informed designer and helped me actively engage with the practice side of my office. I found that the experiences and knowledge...

Management Styles

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Management styles come in many forms and can be used strategically for many reasons. Whether you are managing an individual, team, project, or client, the method you choose depends on whom and what you need to manage. Great managers understand how to be flexible with their style based upon key factors supporting the overall outcome (i.e., goals, culture, development, processes, projects, timing, personality, etc.). Here are the advantages and disadvantages of five common management styles that can be used both stand-alone and/or blended to ensure a successful objective. Table of Contents 1. Authoritative 2. Consultative 3. Easy Going 4. Persuasive 5. Collaborative Authoritative An authoritative manager leads from the top. Their pyramid approach relies on a mantra of "this decision will start and end with me....

Etiquette 101 When Conducting and Attending Virtual Meetings

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The meeting landscape has changed. Now, don't get me wrong, our calendars are still filled with the same (if not more) number of meetings; but now most of our meeting environments have gone virtual. Meeting etiquette has always been an important aspect of working with a team but is continuously changing to reflect updated meeting technologies. While the conference calls of old created a virtual world of connecting with others, there were no associated visual elements. Now, however, virtual meetings have given us an increased sense of exposure to viewers and listeners-which means etiquette is more vital than ever before. Here are a set of guidelines to follow pre-, during, and post-meeting! Table of Contents 1. Pre-Meeting 2. During the Meeting 3. Post-Meeting Pre-Meeting Dress Rehearsal - Whether you are speaking or observing, your appearance will give the ...

Award-Winning Exam Prep Courses from EduMind

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EduMind has been helping individuals pass their professional certification and licensure exams since 2004. We have not only been a leader in innovative learning technology but also have developed numerous resources like our Study Hub and Question bank to help our students succeed. And our students aren't the only ones to notice our efforts in streamlining and optimizing our exam prep courses. Our efforts have garnered positive attention from several different organizations that provide reviews on exam prep companies. In fact, we have received numerous first and second place rankings for our prep courses and study materials in ARE ® , PMP ® , and NCLEX ® . Table of Contents 1. ARE Exam Prep 2. PMP Exam Prep 3. NCLEX Exam Prep 1. ARE Exam Prep  The Architect Registration Examination (ARE) 5.0 is a six-part exam that is designed to test your skills ...

Seven Essential Nursing Supplies Every Nurse Needs

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If you've ever been into a doctor's office, you've surely seen the clear glass containers full of tongue depressors, band-aids, and cotton gauze. These supplies are staples in most medical examination rooms, but medical professionals will typically bring supplementary equipment or supplies with them, as well. Individuals in different fields, such as oncology or pediatrics, may need different respective supplies, but there are many medical instruments that are universally used in the industry. Today, we are going to be diving into the supplies an average nurse will need or use in his or her daily life. Let's get started! Table of Contents 1. Writing utensils 2. Portable light source 3. Nursing scissors 4. Good scrubs 5. Comfortable shoes 6. Stethoscope 7. Personal protective equipment ...