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 suggestions for colleges in California to study nursing?
Dear Donna replies- Dear Future Nurse, There are so many good colleges in California that offer BSN degrees, I couldn't possibly recommend one over the other. I do advise you to enroll in a BSN progra... read more
I've always believed having mentors is important for success. How do I go about finding a nurse mentor at this early stage in my career?
Dear Donna replies- Dear Looking for a Mentor, You are wise to seek a mentor at this early stage in your nursing career. One of the best places to find a nurse mentor is through nursing professional a... read more
I have a patient who has repeatedly had reassessments of metastatic breast cancer. Can I give her any hope at all?
Dear Donna replies- Dear Concerned, I do not provide medical advice in this column. You will need to consult the patient's primary care provider for an answer to your question. I will tell you that a ... read more
How can I overcome the policies recruiters have requiring recent employment in the past three years or less?
Dear Donna replies- Dear Stay-at-Home Dad, You don't say what type of facilities you are applying to, but as you may have discovered, the hospital job market for all nurses is very tight right now, so... read more
How do I prepare my resume for a change in specialty?
Dear Donna replies- Dear Ready for a Change, You don't need to customize your resume for a specific specialty track in nursing. Your background in research and nursing are perfectly suited to all of t... read more
How do I find training or information on medical chart reviews for remote work-at-home jobs, and Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set training?
Dear Donna replies- Dear Wants Training, The insurance industry is one that offers a variety of home-based jobs for nurses. I would suggest you contact some companies in your area and talk to their nu... read more
Is it the right decision to not seek employment while I am taking classes full time?
Dear Donna replies- Dear Needs an Opinion, As you my already know, the hospital job market for all nurses is very tight right now, especially for new nurses. Getting that BSN is important. There is no... read more
Can you recommend a reputable nursing liability insurance company from which I can purchase a policy?
Dear Donna replies- Dear Needs Insurance, You are wise to carry your own liability insurance. Although I cannot recommend any particular company, I do know many nurses carry liability insurance with N... read more
Date: Mar 28, 2013 | Dear Donna
Question - Dear Donna, I am a junior in high school and I am having a hard time choosing a college to.. Dear Donna replies- Dear Future Nurse, There are so many good colleges in California that offer BSN degrees, I couldn't possibly recommend one over the other. I do advise you to enroll in a BSN progra... read more
I've always believed having mentors is important for success. How do I go about finding a nurse mentor at this early stage in my career?
Date: Mar 27, 2013 | Dear Donna
Question - I'm a student about to apply to accelerated BSN programs in my area. I used to be a journa.. Dear Donna replies- Dear Looking for a Mentor, You are wise to seek a mentor at this early stage in your nursing career. One of the best places to find a nurse mentor is through nursing professional a... read more
I have a patient who has repeatedly had reassessments of metastatic breast cancer. Can I give her any hope at all?
Date: Mar 26, 2013 | Dear Donna
Question - Dear Donna, I have noticed the words ilium and mediastinal in a patient who has repeatedly.. Dear Donna replies- Dear Concerned, I do not provide medical advice in this column. You will need to consult the patient's primary care provider for an answer to your question. I will tell you that a ... read more
How can I overcome the policies recruiters have requiring recent employment in the past three years or less?
Date: Mar 25, 2013 | Dear Donna
Question - Dear Donna, I am an experienced mental health RN. I have been a stay-at-home Dad for the p.. Dear Donna replies- Dear Stay-at-Home Dad, You don't say what type of facilities you are applying to, but as you may have discovered, the hospital job market for all nurses is very tight right now, so... read more
Date: Mar 22, 2013 | Dear Donna
Question - Dear Donna, I have been working as a research nurse for 15 years and am ready for a change.. Dear Donna replies- Dear Ready for a Change, You don't need to customize your resume for a specific specialty track in nursing. Your background in research and nursing are perfectly suited to all of t... read more
How do I find training or information on medical chart reviews for remote work-at-home jobs, and Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set training?
Date: Mar 21, 2013 | Dear Donna
Question - Dear Donna, I am an RN with 33 years of diverse experience who was let go from my job for .. Dear Donna replies- Dear Wants Training, The insurance industry is one that offers a variety of home-based jobs for nurses. I would suggest you contact some companies in your area and talk to their nu... read more
Is it the right decision to not seek employment while I am taking classes full time?
Date: Mar 20, 2013 | Dear Donna
Question - Dear Donna, I am a 22-year-old licensed RN with an associate degree and a full-time studen.. Dear Donna replies- Dear Needs an Opinion, As you my already know, the hospital job market for all nurses is very tight right now, especially for new nurses. Getting that BSN is important. There is no... read more
Can you recommend a reputable nursing liability insurance company from which I can purchase a policy?
Date: Mar 19, 2013 | Dear Donna
Question - Dear Donna, I work in a hospital on Long Island. Can you recommend a reputable nursing lia.. Dear Donna replies- Dear Needs Insurance, You are wise to carry your own liability insurance. Although I cannot recommend any particular company, I do know many nurses carry liability insurance with N... read more
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