life work balance

Stick With It

There is great joy and personal satisfaction in mastering a skill that once seemed almost impossible to master. And while there is a temptation to

Creating a Legacy in Nursing

Message for New Nurses: Nursing is the most amazing profession. It will change you for the better as much as it will positively impact the

A Great Nurse From Day One

All nurses start out thinking that they’ll never learn everything they need to know to be a great nurse. The exhilaration comes when you finally

Staying Mindful in Nursing

Be mindful of everything you do. When you are with a patient (anyone), focus only on that patient for that time and be more aware

Ask…and stop talking

I frequently receive phone calls from individuals seeking guidance and information. And while I am always happy to speak to people for a few moments

Making Your First Impression Count

Did you know that most employers decide within the first two minutes of an interview whether they might hire you? Research shows that that within

Staying Positive in Nursing

Use positive self-talk every day to combat the negative chatter in your head. Remind yourself that you’ve already come a long way, have accomplished a

Are You Proud of Being a Nurse?

How you feel about your profession has everything to do with the value you place on the work you do. If you understand the impact

Climb, Reach, Fly, Soar

“She went out on a limb, had it break off behind her, and discovered she could fly.” Kobi Yamada If she’d never climbed the tree

Huddle – Up! Your Life Unlimited Podcast

In this episode of Your Life Unlimited podcast, Donna Cardillo is interviewed by Stephanie Staples. Donna is an RN and CSP (Certified Speaking Professional). She travels the world helping women

Ignore the Nay-Sayers

20 years ago this month I launched my speaking/education business with a full day seminar titled Career Alternatives for Nurses. Fortunately 25 nurses showed