February is Black History Month so this edition of Nursing Connections^TM is dedicated to black nurses past and present.

Donna's Book Pix: The Path We Tread: Blacks in Nursing Worldwide 1854-1994, 3rd Ed. by M. Elizabeth Carnegie, DPA, RN, FAAN This is the third edition of the award-winning resource that examines over 140 years of black nurses' contributions to the field. This new edition, expanded and international in scope, looks at black nurses' involvement as leaders, innovators, and caregivers in Africa, the Carribean, and across the globe. Explore black nurses' involvement in the military, nursing education at historically black institutions, the struggle for black nurses to be recognized by national nursing organizations, and early leaders who paved the way for black nurses today.

Cool Nursing Web Site:
Article: Nursing Old Wounds
Recollections by Nancy Leftenant-Colon, the first black nurse in the Regular Army Nurse Corps in 1942. It is an inspirational story of one woman's courage and determination to be a great nurse against all odds.

Career Article:
The Uncommon Handshake
Nurses are ever present in healthcare settings, often staying quietly in the background working tirelessly behind the scenes. While it is common for physicians and other primary caregivers to shake hands with their patients, with colleagues, and with patients’ families, nurses seem to have overlooked this important social custom. Read more.
Note: Earn CE credit. See bottom of article for details.

News You Can Use:
RNs Needed to Volunteer for Tsunami Relief in South Asia
Project HOPE has been tasked with organizing U.S. health professionals interested in volunteering in the disaster relief efforts in South Asia. The first 30-day volunteer humanitarian assistance mission left in January on the U.S. naval ship Mercy. The next POTENTIAL departure date from the U.S. to head to the USNS Mercy is February 28, 2005. Other 30-day missions will follow over the next three months. To apply, e-mail a résumé to recruitment@projecthope.org and note "Tsunami Relief" and your specialty in the subject line and your availability in the text. For details on how to apply and what qualifications are required of volunteers, go to Nursing World article: Project HOPE Tsunami Relief Update .

Quote of the Month:
Courage is fear that has said its prayers. — Maya Angelou

Entrepreneur Spotlight:
Priscilla Smith-Trudeau, RN helps organizations get wealthy, not only in the traditional sense, but by enriching the workplace through the development and management of workforce diversity. She is a principle in Wealth in Diversity Consulting Group, Inc. and one of the healthcare industries top organizational development and cultural diversity consultants. She offers unique services and solutions for creating and sustaining respectful, harmonious and productive work-cultures. The results positively impact recruitment and retention, productivity, morale, patient care and safety, and the bottom line.

Priscilla brings a rich tapestry of 25 years of clinical practice, extensive managerial and business experience and a masters of science in management and leadership to the firm. She is author of Peaceful Warrior Nurse, a handbook for health care professionals seeking leadership transformation and the spiritual essence of their career. She has lived a diverse life, working in South Africa, Ghana, Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. To learn more about Priscilla, her products and services, visit her web site at http://www.wealthindiversity.com .

Come Meet Donna at:
Conventions/Conferences

March 3 - 4	Labor Management Institute Workforce Conference, Orlando, FL
March 10	So. California Organization of ADN Program Directors, San Diego, CA
March 18	New Jersey Emergency Nurses Association, Atlantic City, NJ
March 19	New York Student Nurses Association, Tarrytown, NY
March 31	American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, Anaheim, CA

Nursing Spectrum Career Fitness^SM Expo

March 2	Los Angeles, CA
March 15	Phoenix, AZ
March 22	King of Prussia, PA
March 30	Seattle, WA

Double Header Seminar in Atlantic City, NJ
March 7 - Career Alternatives for Nurses^TM
March 8 - How to Start Your Own Business or Consulting Practice

For additional program info visit http://www.dcardillo.com/events.html

What’s New at Cardillo & Associates
Donna now offers interactive training workshops on writing for business and speaking in public. She also offers workshops on effective communication skills, professionalism, and power networking. Call or write for details.

New Keynote: Nurse Power!^TM Harness the power, the passion, and the pride of nursing. Find out more

Book Donna Today
Planning a Nurses Week celebration, educational conference, or leadership training program? Looking for a speaker for a new graduate orientation program, student nurse luncheon, or recruitment event? Donna has a program to meet your needs. Her 2005 calendar is already filling up so don’t miss the opportunity to bring the country’s leading career management expert and motivational speaker for nurses to your event. Call 800-801-5796 or e-mail at donna@dcardillo.com for rates, availability, and program topics. Fill out an inquiry form if you prefer.

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