Hit the ground running this first month of 2009: learn leadership skills from an expert, and try to keep up with an RN exercise maven. Ready, set . . .

Donna's Book Pix: Ready, Set, Go Lead! by Nancy Dickenson-Hazard, RN, MSN, FAAN Ready, Set, Go Lead! features information on leadership readiness for students and practicing nurses to assess their behaviors, adaptive competencies, and preparedness to assume leadership roles. Each chapter includes the description of a leadership concept, followed by an illustrative story, assessment questions, and fun and thoughtful exercises for the reader.

Cool Nursing Web Site:
SkillStat Learning
SkillStat Learning features learning tools, such as an ECG Simulator, a cardiac trivia game, and an ACLS quiz; a library consisting of a selection of chapters from two critical care texts; and a selection of products.

For more, visit www.skillstat.com.

Career Article:
Seven Myths About Resume Writing
Ask five people how to write a resume, and you’ll likely get five different opinions. While most people are well meaning, some dispense outdated or downright incorrect information. Let’s set the record straight about some of the common myths of resume writing. Read more.

News You Can Use:
Diet Pills That Do Damage
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers not to purchase or consume more than 25 different products marketed for weight loss because they contain undeclared, active pharmaceutical ingredients, including sibutramine (a controlled substance), rimonabant (a drug not approved for marketing in the United States), phenytoin (an anti-seizure medication), and phenolphthalein (a solution used in chemical experiments and a suspected cancer causing agent). These products may put consumers’ health at risk. For a complete listing of the products, go to www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01933.html.

Quote of the Month:
What you love is as unique to you as your fingerprints. You need to know that because nothing will make you really happy but doing what you love.
— Barbara Sher

Donna's Blog
Weigh in on Healthcare
President-elect Obama’s transition team has launched a website: www.change.gov. Here you can read about the incoming administration’s healthcare agenda (scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “Healthcare”). Once there, you can submit your ideas and let your voice be heard. Read more at www.nurse-power.net/blog.

Entrepreneur Spotlight:
Linda LaRue, RN, MEd, ATC, is the creator of Crunchless Abs™ and The SOUPer Slim Diet™. She has been a leader and pioneer in the field of land-based and aquatic functional, peak performance core movement, rehabilitation, and post-rehabilitation for more than 20 years. As a master personal trainer and fitness instructor, she has consulted with some of the top fitness and sports professionals in the athletic, health, and fitness industries.

Linda’s focus is creating fun and effective functional training with an emphasis on “core ” — not only looking good, but also feeling and moving well.

Linda offers a variety of services, including personal training for those in the Los Angeles area; health and fitness consultations by phone; The SOUPer Slim Diet™ Book; services from her multi-media, healthy lifestyle production company, eZeneration, Inc.; and even an online fitness club, Make Healthy A Lifestyle^SM, which she invites you to join at www.lindalarue.com/club.html.

If you’re interested in learning more about Linda, go to www.lindalarue.com.

Upcoming Seminars:
Career Alternatives For Nurses®
February 23, 2009 - Atlantic City, NJ

How to Start Your Own Business or Consulting Practice
February 24, 2009 - Atlantic City, NJ

Live Blog Radio:
How to Use Public Speaking to Promote Your Business
www.blogtalkradio.com/wbo-radio
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
11 a.m. (EST)
dial-in -- (347) 205-9229

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

Book Donna Today
Donna has some great programs to get nurses feeling pumped up and positive about nursing. Call (800) 801-5796 or e-mail donna@dcardillo.com for rates, availability, and program topics. Fill out an inquiry form if you prefer. 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.

Your 1st Year As A Nurse Ordering Information Order a personalized, autographed copy of Your 1st Year as a Nurse directly from Cardillo & Associates. It makes a great personal or professional gift.

For colleges and healthcare facilities, Your 1^st Year as a Nurse can be purchased at a bulk discount from online booksellers and directly from the publisher. Contact us for more information at (800) 801-5796.

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