Dear Donna Career Advice
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.
Do you have any advice on how to open a licensed agency for non-skilled caregivers in New York?
Dear Donna replies- Dear Future Entrepreneur, There are a number of franchise opportunities for non-skilled care giving services. The benefits of working with a franchise company are that you benefit ... read more
My position was not held after I took a leave of absence. Now no one will hire me. What should I do?
Dear Donna replies- Dear Post Recovery, When you say recovery, I don't know if you mean from substance abuse or from some other type of illness. The only reason it matters is in case you are specific ... read more
Do you have any advice for a "new graduate" with a lot of experience but no actual nursing experience?
Dear Donna replies- Dear Frustrated New Graduate, The hospital job market for new nurses is very tight and competitive right now, as you have discovered. The fact that you graduated from your nursing ... read more
What do I need to do to get my license reinstated in South Carolina?
Dear Donna replies- Dear Needs to be Reinstated, Because your license has been lapsed for less than one year, contact the South Carolina Board of Nursing directly at 803-896-4550 to get these question... read more
I am having difficulty deciding whether to do an RN-to-BSN program online or in a classroom setting. Is there any advantage to either?
Dear Donna replies- Dear Needs to Decide, Online education has become very popular and is perfectly legitimate. Employers recognize both. What matters is that you get the degree. Online versus classro... read more
I'm going in for a second interview for a management position, which will be with a team of nurses. What can I expect?
Dear Donna replies- Dear Upward Bound, What you describe is not unusual for a management position. The first interview is to make sure you have the right stuff - personality, attitude and demeanor - n... read more
What is the best way, as a new nurse, to market myself in a new area?
Dear Donna replies- Dear New Nurse, There are many areas of the country that are saturated with new nurses. So if that is the only reason for the move, make sure things actually are different in the a... read more
I'm a nurse in Germany, but am planning to return to the U.S. How can I make myself more marketable from over here?
Dear Donna replies- Dear Overseas Nurse, You are wise to start working on your BSN now in preparation for eventually coming back to the U.S. There are no waiting lists for any of these programs. The w... read more
Date: Mar 15, 2013 | Dear Donna
Question - Dear Donna, I live in New York and am interested in opening a licensed agency for non-skil.. Dear Donna replies- Dear Future Entrepreneur, There are a number of franchise opportunities for non-skilled care giving services. The benefits of working with a franchise company are that you benefit ... read more
My position was not held after I took a leave of absence. Now no one will hire me. What should I do?
Date: Mar 14, 2013 | Dear Donna
Question - Dear Donna, I have been an RN for 28 years but have not worked for two years. My position .. Dear Donna replies- Dear Post Recovery, When you say recovery, I don't know if you mean from substance abuse or from some other type of illness. The only reason it matters is in case you are specific ... read more
Do you have any advice for a "new graduate" with a lot of experience but no actual nursing experience?
Date: Mar 13, 2013 | Dear Donna
Question - Dear Donna, I graduated from a nursing program in January 2008, but did not receive my lic.. Dear Donna replies- Dear Frustrated New Graduate, The hospital job market for new nurses is very tight and competitive right now, as you have discovered. The fact that you graduated from your nursing ... read more
What do I need to do to get my license reinstated in South Carolina?
Date: Mar 12, 2013 | Dear Donna
Question - Dear Donna. I need to find out how to get my RN license reinstated in South Carolina. Afte.. Dear Donna replies- Dear Needs to be Reinstated, Because your license has been lapsed for less than one year, contact the South Carolina Board of Nursing directly at 803-896-4550 to get these question... read more
Date: Mar 11, 2013 | Dear Donna
Question - Dear Donna, I am having difficulty deciding whether to do an RN-to-BSN program online or i.. Dear Donna replies- Dear Needs to Decide, Online education has become very popular and is perfectly legitimate. Employers recognize both. What matters is that you get the degree. Online versus classro... read more
I'm going in for a second interview for a management position, which will be with a team of nurses. What can I expect?
Date: Mar 8, 2013 | Dear Donna
Question - Dear Donna, I interviewed for a management position at a hospital with a director of nursi.. Dear Donna replies- Dear Upward Bound, What you describe is not unusual for a management position. The first interview is to make sure you have the right stuff - personality, attitude and demeanor - n... read more
What is the best way, as a new nurse, to market myself in a new area?
Date: Mar 7, 2013 | Dear Donna
Question - Dear Donna, I'm graduating soon with an associate degree in nursing. I am enrolling in a B.. Dear Donna replies- Dear New Nurse, There are many areas of the country that are saturated with new nurses. So if that is the only reason for the move, make sure things actually are different in the a... read more
I'm a nurse in Germany, but am planning to return to the U.S. How can I make myself more marketable from over here?
Date: Mar 6, 2013 | Dear Donna
Question - Dear Donna, I graduated with an associate degree in nursing in 2003. I worked for three ye.. Dear Donna replies- Dear Overseas Nurse, You are wise to start working on your BSN now in preparation for eventually coming back to the U.S. There are no waiting lists for any of these programs. The w... read more
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