Baseball, pool parties, and picnics — ah, those steamy days of summer. But some days it’s nice to be inside with the laptop. Got your iced tea and the ceiling fan set on high? Now you’re ready to peruse the July/August edition of Nursing Connections™. Be sure to scroll down to take advantage of the Summer Sizzler Sale on all DVDs, CDs, and books. It’s a hot one so don’t miss out!

Donna's Book Pix: Critical Care: A New Nurse Faces Death, Life, and Everything in Between Theresa Brown Oncology nurse Theresa Brown writes honestly about her experiences during her first year on the job, shedding light on issues of mortality and meaning in both nurses’ and patients’ lives.

Cool Nursing Web Site:
Health Workforce Information Center
The Health Workforce Information Center is a comprehensive online library that will help you find and stay up-to-date on health workforce programs and funding sources; workforce data, research, and policy; educational opportunities and models; and news and events. For more information visit wwww.healthworkforceinfo.org.

Career Article:
Projecting Your Professionalism
Nursing is identified as a profession because it requires both extensive education in science and specialized training. But simply working in an identified profession does not automatically make one a professional. Professionalism involves much more than degrees and credentials. It includes a certain work ethic, attitude, code of conduct, appearance, communication style, among other matters. So what does it take to be a true professional and what does professional behavior, demeanor, and appearance look like? Read more.

News You Can Use:
Attention Military Nurses!
The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International wants to honor military nurses’ service to our country by publishing their stories of inspiration from the field. And it’s easy to get published: Just fill in the online form (500 words or less) detailing why You’ll Know You’re a Military Nurse When . . . Sigma Theta Tau editors will publish the most compelling stories in a book dedicated to military nurses. Find out more at www.militarynursebook.org.

Quote of the Month:
You know you're a nurse if . . . you get excited about attending a conference on septic shock and organ failure!
— Donna Wilk Cardillo, RN

Entrepreneur Spotlight:
Wendie A. Howland, RN, MN, CRRN, CCM, CNLCP, is principal of Howland Health Consulting, Inc., which provides professional life care planning and medical cost projection services for medical/legal cases.

Howland brings a wealth of experience to her role. Following a full career in critical care at world-class medical centers, she embarked on more than a decade's experience in catastrophic case management and life care planning for catastrophic and high-expense chronic conditions before opening Howland Health Consulting.

Today, her company is a source for comprehensive medical record review and life care planning in catastrophic or complex disability, adverse drug reactions, workers' compensation, disabled children, liability, and elders. They research and outline expected annual and lifetime costs for care over the lifespan, including medical follow-ups, supplies, equipment, medications, transportation, therapy, home care, and long-term residential facilities. Howland also critiques opposing LCPs for legal cases and is available for conferences with all parties, deposition, or testimony.

For more information, go to www.howlandhealthconsulting.com.

Come Meet Donna:
Upcoming Seminars:
Career Alternatives for Nurses®
September 13, 2010 - Chicago
October 5, 2010 – Las Vegas
December 6, 2010 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

How to Start Your Own Business or Consulting Practice
October 6, 2010 – Las Vegas
Provided by Nursing Spectrum

Informational Webinar:
Career Alternatives for Nurses®
How to Start Your Own Business or Consulting Practice
August 9, 2010 7-8 pm EST
To join the event: www.eventbrite.com/event/757110538

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

Summer Sizzler Sale
From now through August 31, get an additional 10% off your entire order of Books, DVDs and CDs. This offer is for Nursing Connections™ readers ONLY so you must write "Summer Sizzler Sale" in the comments section of the online order form or mention that phrase if you call in your order. The sale ends at midnight on August 31st so don’t delay!

Book Donna Today
Donna has some great motivational and professional development programs for nurses. Call (800) 801-5796 or e-mail 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 1st Year as a Nurse can be purchased at a bulk discount directly from the publisher. Contact us for more information at (800) 801-5796.

Available now!
Donna's second book, The ULTIMATE Career Guide for Nurses — Practical Advice for Thriving at Every Stage of Your Career, is available. Order now by credit card at 800-801-5796 or click here click here for our secure order form.

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