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Donna Cardillo, MA, RN, CSP

About Donna

Donna Cardillo, MA, RN, CSP, is president of DonnaCardillo.com. Known as The Inspiration Nurse, she is a keynote speaker, retreat and seminar leader, 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 has decades of clinical, management, and business experience.

What's the Best Way for Nurses to List Credentials After Their Names?

What's the best way for nurses to list credentials after their names? Should you list your degrees before licenses or vice versa? Keep these tips in mind.

How much volunteer work should a nurse list on a resume?

Career guru Donna Cardillo, RN, responds to a reader's question about listing volunteer work on a resume.

Is it OK to quit a job after six months?

Career columnist Donna Cardillo, MA, RN, discusses when it's OK to quit a job after six months and how to address the issue when interviewing.

What is the proper amount of notice to give when resigning?

A nurse asks career guru Donna Cardillo, RN, about the proper amount of notice to give when resigning from a job.

What steps can a nurse take to find a publisher for a book project?

Career columnist Donna Cardillo, RN, offers advice to a nurse who wants to find a publisher for a book project.

How can a nurse be more at ease with transitioning away from work in a hospital?

Career guru Donna Cardillo, RN, responds to a nurse who is interested in transitioning away from hospital work.

How can a nurse keep her skills sharp and license active as a stay-at-home mom?

Career columnist Donna Cardillo, RN, advises a nurse on keeping her skills sharp and her license active while being a stay-at-home mom.

What education options are available for an LPN who doesn't want to be an RN?

Career columnist Donna Cardillo, RN, suggests education options for an LPN who does not want to become an RN.

What questions should a nurse ask during an interview for a manager position?

Career guru Donna Cardillo, RN, shares suggested questions for a nurse to ask during an interview for a nurse manager job.

How much information do I include in the education section of my resume?

Career guru Donna Cardillo, RN, offers tips on what to include - and not include - in the education section of a resume.

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