Donna Cardillo

Build a Bridge

Many of us hit low points in our life/career. I believe it is meant to shock us into action to build a bridge to a

Humble Yourself to Learning

Some people want to quit as soon as something seems hard or they can’t do it perfectly right away. But there is arrogance in that

Keep the Door Open

There were many times in my career (still are) when I had to say to someone more experienced than I, ‘I haven’t done this before.

Don’t Wait for Perfect

Don’t wait for circumstances to be perfect before moving forward in your life; they never will be. And so much can happen while you’re waiting.

Keep the Connection

One of the most important things you can do as a professional nurse is to be “present” in your work by staying focused on and

Develop Your Spiritual Life

Pema Chodrin says it is through spiritual practice that we are learning to make friends with ourselves and our lives. Work to develop a rich

Create Your Own Positive Reality in Nursing

Don’t buy into anyone’s negative stereotypes or opinions about nurses. Some people thrive on negativism. Create your own positive reality. You’ll be happier and more

Say Your Prayers

Prayer is communication with the Divine. It can be whispered or chanted or written or expressed in the work you do. However it is expressed,

It Takes a Village

It takes a village to “raise” a new nurse. Let’s all commit to “raising” the type of nurse we want to work side by side

Change Your Energy

Negative words, thoughts and actions create negative energy for you and those you direct them towards (including yourself). Think twice before you do any of