Nurses are Always on Duty
I had to do a nursing intervention in the parking lot of my gym last year. I noticed an adult daughter with her elderly dad
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The Golden Rule of Nursing
By Donna Cardillo, RN, MA, CSP, FAAN Treat others as you wish to be treated. Be courteous to everyone whether or not they reciprocate. Offer
Lights, Camera, Action!
By Donna Cardillo, RN, MA, CSP, FAAN I always get excited when I see or hear a nurse on television or radio. It’s probably because
Is it OK to ask about salary information before a job interview?
Dear Donna, I received an email asking me to come in for a job interview. I’d like to know what the salary is before I
How can LPNs make themselves more attractive candidates to potential employers?
Dear Donna, I am a LPN student with a bleak view of the job market. I’m graduating soon. What can an LPN expect when looking
What is the Proper Amount of Notice to Give When Resigning?
Dear Donna, How much notice do I need to give if I am leaving my job? Dear Planning to Quit, Most employers have a written
6 Nurses You Should Know About
It’s always a perfect time to shine a spotlight on the nation’s almost four million registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. These men and women
National Nurses Week 2018: 6 Nurses You Should Know About
By Donna Cardillo, MA, RN, CSP, FAAN As we celebrate National Nurses Week – May 6th through May 12th (Florence Nightingale’s birthday) – it’s the
Hurricane Harvey: How Can Nurses Help?
I have received many emails and social media messages from nurses around the world asking how they can help in Texas in the wake of
Have we lost our ability (and our sensitivity) to communicate in healthcare?
While recently accompanying a man who had just been admitted to the hospital, the nurse looked at his wife and asked, “Are you his P-O-A?”
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