Donna Cardillo is The Inspiration Nurse. Her accomplished career combines over 35 years of clinical, managerial, and business experience, not to mention her stint as a professional singer! Donna’s clinical experience includes emergency and psychiatric nursing. She holds a diploma in nursing, a BS degree in healthcare management, and an MA degree in corporate and public communication. She is the original "Dear Donna" columnist at Nurse.com. Donna has twice been named Business Woman of the Year in New Jersey and has also received the coveted Athena Award, an international leadership award for women. Donna was designated a Diva in Nursing by the Institute for Nursing in NJ for outstanding achievements and excellence in practice. She has also been named one of 50 Best Women in Business by NJBIZ. Donna appears regularly on television and radio, is frequently quoted in newspapers and magazines, and has published numerous articles. Donna is a founding member and past president of the New Jersey chapters of both the National Speakers Association (NSA) and the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). She holds the coveted certified speaking professional (CSP) designation, the highest earned international recognition for professional speakers. This makes her one of only 10% of all speakers to hold this designation and one of only 25 nurses with this credential. She is one of only 4 nurses in the world to hold both the CSP and FAAN designations. Donna is a reiki master, certified forest therapy guide, certified meditation teacher, certified chair yoga instructor, certified AWA writing workshop facilitator, and Veriditas Labyrinth facilitator.