Career Alternatives for Nurses®

 
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CAREER Alternatives For Nurses® Donald E. Stephens Convention Center 5555 North River Road Rosemont, IL 60018 Thursday, October 4, 2012 | 7:30Am - 4:30PM
Slumped economy got you down? There has never been a better or more vital time to explore alternative career options in nursing! Get the inside scoop on all the specialty education, training, and certification courses that are out there. Learn about medical esthetics, forensic nursing, medical… Show more coding and billing, legal nurse consulting, life care planning, case management, massage therapy, fitness nursing, and so much more.
If you are already working and looking for a change, out of work and wanting to get back in, or if you are a new nurse looking for a non-traditional job opportunity, this seminar is for you. You will learn from one of the country's most successful nurse entrepreneurs about new opportunities. This continuing education workshop, held in Rosemont/O'Hare, IL, will highlight "need to know" information for moving to the next phase of your career.
Quotes from attendees :
"Donna makes learning the topic easy and the points memorable with fun stories that drive the message home."  -  Kathleen M. Ernst, RN, BSN - New York "Excellent and extremely motivating seminar. I would definitely highly recommend this seminar to others."  -  Denise Selleck, RN - New Jersey Donna Cardillo is very knowledgeable about current nursing careers that are growing in popularity. I'm glad I attended this seminar."  -  Aldrina Osborne, RN - New York
 
Key course benefits:
Gain practical information and resources for over 60 career options
Examine “out of the box” career ideas
Unveil creative sources of job openings
Learn how to build and defend a successful resume
Identify key growth industries for nurses
 
Who should attend: registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, new graduate nurses, nursing students, and anyone interested in learning about career options for nurses. All participants will receive cutting-edge live instruction from career expert Donna Cardillo, will have access to seminar-only materials and resources, and will receive a continental breakfast. Those seeking continuing nursing education credits will receive 7.0 contact hours of education and a certificate.
You'll also learn:
To identify transferable/marketable skills
How to find and get the job you want
To create resumes that get results
How to interview like a pro 
Where the nursing jobs will be in the future
Attend this intensive one-day seminar and gain valuable information and resources on over 60 career opportunities available to all nurses both in and out of the hospital, such as:
Faith Community Nursing  
Teaching/Training
Forensic Nursing  
Speaking/Seminars 
Medical-Legal Consulting    
Sales & Marketing   
Holistic Nursing
Business Ownership
Pharmaceutical Industry
Medical Writing
Insurance Industry
Occupational Health  
Nursing Informatics
Research
TV & Film Crew   
Fitness Industry
Cruise Ship Work  
Outcomes Management
Registration fee includes comprehensive 50+-page manual loaded with resources, company names, professional associations, addresses, phone numbers, web sites, and sample forms including resume, cover letter, and thank you letter that you can adopt for your own use, and a continental breakfast.
 
 
Early Bird (by September 13, 2012 ) : $185 Registration Fee: $210 Group (3+): call for details
 
For more details please call Gannett Education: 1-800-866-0919
 
 
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Donna Wilk Cardillo has been speaking and entertaining for over a decade. Her sense of humor and animated style bring her presentations to life. She has a passion for speaking and compassion for her audiences. Donna presents in a down to earth style that hits the mark with any audience.
Donna's speaking style is consistently described as inspirational and dynamic. She has been characterized as motivational, down to earth, funny, approachable, upbeat, knowledgeable, professional, and a good role model.
Experience the energy and enthusiasm of a live presentation by Donna. She will ignite a fire under you and start you on a journey of exploration and discovery that will enable you to avail yourself of all that life has to offer. Donna is practicing what she preaches and is living her dream.
Donna is author of the book, Your First Year as a Nurse - Making the Transition from Total Novice to Successful Professional and The Ultimate Career Guide for Nurses.
Affiliations:
National Speakers Association
American Nurses Association
New Jersey State Nurses Association
New Jersey League for Nursing
National Association of Women Business Owners and its International affiliates
Sigma Theta Tau International
 
GOT Questions? Contact The Speaker - Donna Cardillo, RN, Ma info@dcardillo.com | 732-449-9666 http://www.dcardillo.com/
"Don't sell yourself short or underestimate the value of your nursing credential and background. That RN is something that we all worked long and hard to achieve. The public consistently ranks RNs as the most trustworthy of all professionals. Every RN possesses a great body of knowledge and experience that is valuable and marketable in a variety of settings. Besides that, our nursing background enhances everything we do in healthcare and beyond. It sets us apart. Be proud of those initials after your name and promote them proudly."
- Donna Cardillo
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7:30 AM
Registration
8:00 AM
Your Motivation for Seeking Career Alternatives
Overcoming the fear of change
Leaving your “comfort zone”
Discovering what it is you really want to do
Networking your way to a dream job
Identifying transferable skills
10:00 AM
Break
10:15 AM
The World is a Nurse’s Oyster
Options, options, and more options
New and emerging specialties
What’s hot and what’s not
12:00 PM
Lunch (On Your Own)
1:00 PM
a New Twist on Some Old Standards
What’s happening in school nursing, occupational health, case management, quality improvement and more
Entrepreneurship and consulting;
Where the jobs will be in the next five years
2:15 PM
Break
2:30 PM
Landing the Opportunities You Want
How to write a powerful, professional resume
Interviewing like a pro
Overcoming the "experience required" barrier and other obstacles
4:30 PM
Adjournment
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Seminar will be held at: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center 555 North River Road Rosemont, IL 60018 http://www.rosemont.com/donald_e_stephens_convention_center.php There are no special arrangements for discounted hotel rooms for this seminar. The hotels below, local to the Donald E. Convention Center, are listed for your convenience. Hyatt Regency O'Hare Rosemont, IL 60018 (800) 233-1234 (847) 696-1234 Crowne Plaza Chicago-O'Hare Rosemont, IL 60018 (888) 642-7344 (847) 671-6350 Embassy Suites Chicago-O'Hare/Rosemont Rosemont, IL 60018 (800) Embassy (847) 678-4000 Doubletree Hotel O'Hare-Rosemont Rosemont, IL (800) 222-TREE
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Fee includes instructional materials and a continental breakfast. Please note that parking at the Donald E. Stephen's Convention Center is $13.00 per car per day (price is subject to change).
Seminar sites are handicapped accessible and barrier-free.
Seminar room temperatures are difficult to control. For your comfort, please plan accordingly.
ALL programs must be attended in their entirety in order to receive a certificate of completion.
Cancellation and Refund Policy for Seminars:
Phone cancellations must be confirmed in writing. Cancellations received four weeks prior to the seminar receive a full refund of the registration fee. Cancellations received after four weeks and up to seven days prior to the seminar are assessed a $50 processing fee. Cancellations received seven days prior to the seminar or “no shows” are nonrefundable. Registration fees are transferable to an upcoming seminar within the same calendar year (expires December 31 each year) or to another participant. In the event that a seminar is cancelled, a full refund will be issued.
Questions? Please contact us at 800-866-0919 or events@gannetthg.com .
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Disclosures
Seminars must be attended in their entirety and the evaluation form must be completed to receive a certificate of completion.
The planners and presenter(s)/author(s) of this course have declared no real or perceived conflicts of interest that relate to this educational activity. Gannett Education guarantees that the content of these educational activities are free from bias.
Accredited status does not imply endorsement by the provider or Ancc of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity.
These Cne activities do not include any unannounced information about off-label use of a product for a purpose other than that for which is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Accreditation
 
Nurse.com educational events are provided by Gannett Education. Gannett Education is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Gannett Education is also accredited by the Florida Board of Nursing (provider no. FBN 50-1489) and the California Board of Registered Nursing (provider no. Cep 13213).

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