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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 ...

Why You'll Love Our Question Bank and Flash Cards if You Are A Nurse About to Take Your NCLEX-RN Exam

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Preparing for your NCLEX-RN can be daunting. It's impossible to know exactly what will be on the exam, even if you have reviewed the National Council of State Boards of Nursing's (NCSBN) published test plans . Have you heard the phrase practice makes perfect ? One of the best actions you can take to prepare for this exam is by practicing. EduMind has created an innovative learning technology called Question Bank  to provide our students the opportunity to experience different kinds of questions that could be on the exam. These questions incorporate content centered around the following Client Needs as specified by the NCSBN in their test plan: Safe and Effective Care Environment Management Of Care Safety And Infection Control Health Promotion and Maintenance Psychosocial Integrity Physiological Integrity Basic Care and Comfort Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Reduction of Risk Potential Physiological Adaptation In addition, the NCLEX-RN exam integrates the concepts of ...

Studying Effectively During the Holidays

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Holiday season is rolling around, and if you're anything like me, you've already dusted off the Christmas ornament boxes and begun the decorating process. There's nothing like the weather cooling down to get you into the festive spirit! If you are preparing for an exam during this time, however, it could get challenging. Your holiday spirit could become dampened. Beware procrastinating with attractive yet time-consuming holiday traditions like baking and decorating cookies or socializing around a cozy fire with friends that could distract you from accomplishing your study goals. Don't get me wrong, you should not miss out on doing these things, but it's important to ensure that you manage your time properly so that you have time to both work and play. In this blog post, you'll learn some of our suggestions for balancing your study time with the holidays, like: Table of Contents 1. Setting expectations and ...