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Donna Cardillo, RN, MA, Nurse.com's career advice columnist and president of Cardillo & Associates, is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur and author of "Your First Year as a Nurse: Making the Transition from Total Novice to Successful Professional" and "The ULTIMATE Career Guide for Nurses: Practical Advice for Thriving at Every Stage of Your Career."
She brings more than 20 years of clinical, management and business experience to her role as career guru.
She brings more than 20 years of clinical, management and business experience to her role as career guru.
I'm a nurse from Ireland and would like to work in Boston. How do I find employers and hospitals that provide visa sponsorship?
Dear Donna replies- Dear Needs a Visa, Attending the upcoming career fair (www.eventbrite.com/event/5075426738) is a great place to start. You'll have access to many employers and staffing agencies an... read more
As an agency nurse I often find myself working with RNs who are not licensed in the state where we are working, and I am expected to sign for all their work. What can I do if I am presented with this situation again?
Dear Donna replies- Dear Concerned, I'm wondering how you know that these nurses are not licensed in the state. While this is both illegal and unethical (unless working in a Nurse Licensure Compact st... read more
Should I go for a BSN online or do legal nurse consulting?
Dear Donna replies- Dear Wants to Expand, Furthering your formal education is something you should do, regardless of any additional career education or training you wish to pursue. A BSN is becoming a... read more
Any suggestions or tips on adapting to a large ED unit that is computerized?
Dear Donna replies- Dear Having Trouble Adjusting, There are several things you can do to shorten your learning curve. The easiest might be to approach a friendly competent co-worker - other than your... read more
I have 30 years of experience and cannot find a job. What am I supposed to do?
Dear Donna replies- Dear Needs a Job, You don't mention what type of positions, facilities or employers you are looking for. The hospital job market is very tight for nurses, and without very current ... read more
For financial reasons, I was unable to continue working on my bachelor's degree. I would like to get into nursing school, but my grades were poor. What would you do?
Dear Donna replies- Dear Can't Get Into Nursing School, Nursing programs are very competitive. If I were determined to get into an RN program but wasn't able to do so, this is the route I would take -... read more
I was bullied into resigning because of a daily threat from my manager. Human resources provided no help or support. Do I have any recourse?
Dear Donna replies- Dear Feels Bullied, Regardless of any help or support human resources did or didn't give you, your employer should have a grievance policy that allows you to file a report to conte... read more
I just became licensed in the U.S. after working as an aide for two years. Do I need a refresher course to get back into home care nursing?
Dear Donna replies- Dear Transitioning Back to Nursing, Consider talking to your supervisor at the home care agency about working with an experienced nurse for several months to get acclimated. It nev... read more
Date: Feb 18, 2013 | Dear Donna
Question - Dear Donna, I'm a nurse from Ireland and would like to work in Boston. I have more than si.. Dear Donna replies- Dear Needs a Visa, Attending the upcoming career fair (www.eventbrite.com/event/5075426738) is a great place to start. You'll have access to many employers and staffing agencies an... read more
As an agency nurse I often find myself working with RNs who are not licensed in the state where we are working, and I am expected to sign for all their work. What can I do if I am presented with this situation again?
Date: Feb 15, 2013 | Dear Donna
Question - Dear Donna, I have been working as an agency nurse. More often than not I find myself work.. Dear Donna replies- Dear Concerned, I'm wondering how you know that these nurses are not licensed in the state. While this is both illegal and unethical (unless working in a Nurse Licensure Compact st... read more
Should I go for a BSN online or do legal nurse consulting?
Date: Feb 15, 2013 | Dear Donna
Question - Dear Donna, I have an associate degree in nursing. I want to expand, but don't know if I s.. Dear Donna replies- Dear Wants to Expand, Furthering your formal education is something you should do, regardless of any additional career education or training you wish to pursue. A BSN is becoming a... read more
Any suggestions or tips on adapting to a large ED unit that is computerized?
Date: Feb 14, 2013 | Dear Donna
Question - Dear Donna, I have six years of nursing experience with a year and a half in the ED. It wa.. Dear Donna replies- Dear Having Trouble Adjusting, There are several things you can do to shorten your learning curve. The easiest might be to approach a friendly competent co-worker - other than your... read more
Date: Feb 14, 2013 | Dear Donna
Question - Dear Donna, I have more than 30 years of hospital experience, primarily in oncology. I rel.. Dear Donna replies- Dear Needs a Job, You don't mention what type of positions, facilities or employers you are looking for. The hospital job market is very tight for nurses, and without very current ... read more
For financial reasons, I was unable to continue working on my bachelor's degree. I would like to get into nursing school, but my grades were poor. What would you do?
Date: Feb 13, 2013 | Dear Donna
Question - Dear Donna, I am 24 years old and had started working on my bachelor's degree in biology. .. Dear Donna replies- Dear Can't Get Into Nursing School, Nursing programs are very competitive. If I were determined to get into an RN program but wasn't able to do so, this is the route I would take -... read more
I was bullied into resigning because of a daily threat from my manager. Human resources provided no help or support. Do I have any recourse?
Date: Feb 13, 2013 | Dear Donna
Question - Dear Donna, I was bullied into resigning because of a daily threat from my manager. Human .. Dear Donna replies- Dear Feels Bullied, Regardless of any help or support human resources did or didn't give you, your employer should have a grievance policy that allows you to file a report to conte... read more
I just became licensed in the U.S. after working as an aide for two years. Do I need a refresher course to get back into home care nursing?
Date: Feb 12, 2013 | Dear Donna
Question - Dear Donna, I am a trained nurse from the U.K. with about one and half years of experience.. Dear Donna replies- Dear Transitioning Back to Nursing, Consider talking to your supervisor at the home care agency about working with an experienced nurse for several months to get acclimated. It nev... read more
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