Instead of making a fuss about what you can’t do, start figuring out what you can do. Get started by reading my career article and getting inspired by a nurse entrepreneur and Army nurses who gave their all. Read on . . .

Donna's Book Pix: And If I Perish: Frontline U.S. Army Nurses in World War II Evelyn M. Monahan and Rosemary Neidel-Greenlee And If I Perish tells the story of Army nurses who served in the war against Germany. Former military nurses themselves, Monahan and Neidel-Greenlee use interviews, correspondence and diaries, and published sources and archival material to tell this important story.

Cool Nursing Web Site:
Masters in Nursing
This one page, alphabetical guide to accredited schools offering a master’s degree in nursing is easy to read and use. The site is updated on a consistent basis with information garnered from nursing professors and schools in the United States. Each entry features a short description for each school to help guide future students in their search. For more visit wwww.mastersinnursing.com.

Career Article:
Excuses, Excuses
Instead of making commitments, many of us make excuses — excuses for why we supposedly can’t do the things we want to do in our lives and careers. In all the years I have been speaking and coaching, I have heard just about every imaginable excuse. But excuses are nothing more than self-created obstacles crafted to keep us from moving forward for a variety of reasons. Read more.

Quote of the Month:
Nurses often have difficulty articulating the essence of what they do. It is so difficult to put into words the often subtle yet profound way that nurses impact lives. It is something that must be experienced, mastered, and emblazoned upon the soul to be truly and deeply understood.
— Donna Wilk Cardillo, RN from A Daybook for Beginning Nurses

Entrepreneur Spotlight:
ChrysMarie Suby, RN, MS,, is owner of the Labor Management Institute, a research, education, and consulting company specializing in the area of clinical operations, optimizing scheduling and staffing, and productivity management. She is a nurse scientist, author, editor of a newsletter and research report, and professional speaker. Her background includes experience implementing innovative practical strategies that balance the workforce and workplace in all types of hospital departments.

Suby says, "There is an art and science to scheduling and staffing. I love helping leaders at every level understand how to translate their budgets into working schedules that deliver the right number of resources each day and shift through good, autonomous and collaborative 'self' scheduling and protect employees from the adverse effects of 'selfish' scheduling."

Annually, Suby hosts the Labor Management Institute’s Conference on Workforce Management© which provides cutting edge research, education, and practical experience for scheduling, staffing, productivity, and workforce management. This year’s conference is June 9-10, 2010, in Las Vegas, NV. The theme is "Creative Strategies for Maximizing Your Resources." This year the conference is cosponsored by The Camden Group. Visit www.LMInstitute.com to obtain a brochure and register.

Upcoming Seminars:
Career Alternatives for Nurses®
September 13, 2010 - Chicago
October 5, 2010 – Las Vegas

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

Come Meet Donna:
Nurse Power!™
Delaware Tech & Community College Annual Nurse Educator Conference
June 11, 2010 - Dover, DE

Packaging Your Most Important Product - You!
US Air Force, UC Navy & US Marine Corps Librarian Training Workshop
June 24, 2010 - Washington DC

Webinar:
Taking Care of You, Inc. – The Business of Self-Care
Via Gannett Healthcare
June 21, 2010 – 7:30-8:30 pm EST

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

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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.

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 long-awaited 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 to Order NOW with our secure order form.

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