As Gallup Poll Shows Nurses Top List of Trusted Professionals, Nursing Career Expert, Donna Cardillo, RN, Releases 2nd Edition of her book "Your 1st Year as a Nurse"

Sea Girt, NJ-- The 2010 Gallup Poll rating honesty and ethical standards of professions, once again, has placed nurses in the coveted number one position. The nursing profession has held this prestigious honor 9 out of the last 10 years, dropping to number two only in 2001, when firefighters were ranked number one.

Nurses represent the greatest percentage of healthcare professionals in the United States. However, there is a current shortage of registered nurses (RNs), which will continue to grow as baby boomers age, and the need for healthcare professionals increases. This trend offers unlimited opportunities for those entering the field.

As this demand for nurses continues to grow, Nursing Career Guru Donna Cardillo has released the second edition of her book, "Your 1st Year as a Nurse--Making the Transition From Total Novice to Successful Professional." This revised version of her invaluable nursing guidebook includes important information about obtaining a license, job hunting advice, a discussion of nursing ethics & standards of care, the future of nursing, and a special section for second-career nurses, including men who enter the profession. The book is published by Random House and is available at www.dcardillo.com or by calling 800-801-5796.

"This is an exciting time for nursing professionals," says Donna Cardillo, President of Cardillo & Associates. "With the nursing shortage expected to reach 260,000 registered nurses by 2025, it is more important than ever for people to consider this fulfilling and vital career. Most nursing programs already have a 2-3 year waiting list to get in." While not a textbook, Ms. Cardillo's book is required reading in many nursing programs. Additionally, many hospitals and healthcare facilities incorporate the book into their new nurse orientation programs.

Known as The Career Guru for Nurses, Donna Cardillo helps nurses to reach their full potential. She is a keynote speaker, consultant, columnist, and author. Her accomplished career combines over 30 years of clinical, managerial and business experience.

Also known as "Dear Donna", she gives daily online career advice to nurses at nurse.com and writes a monthly column for Nursing Spectrum and NurseWeek magazines, both part of the Gannett Healthcare Group. Donna was formerly known as the "Healthcare Careers Expert" at monster.com

Donna is also author of the books The ULTIMATE Career Guide for Nurses - Practical Advice for Thriving at Every Stage of Your Career, and A Day Book for Beginning Nurses.

Donna has twice been named Business Woman of the Year in New Jersey and has also received the coveted Athena Award, a national leadership award for women. Donna was designated a Diva in Nursing. by the Institute for Nursing in NJ. for outstanding achievements and excellence in practice. She has also been named one of 50 Best Women in Business by NJBIZ.

Donna appears regularly on television and radio, is frequently quoted in newspapers and magazines and has published numerous articles. Donna has appeared on the Today Show on NBC and has been featured in the Los Angeles Times on several occasions.

Cardillo & Associates is located at PO Box 15, Sea Girt, NJ 08750, and can be reached at 732-449-9666 and on the web at www.dcardillo.com and www.nurse-power.com.