As an RN, author, and inspirational speaker, Janet Izzo speaks specifically to nurses and nursing students across the nation. She resides in Ham Lake, Minnesota and is a member of the Minnesota Nurses Association. Her topic “Nurses Can Make the Difference” shares her passion for the nursing profession.

In her newly released book, “Hotel Hennepin,” Janet chronicles her experiences working as a staff and charge nurse in a large county hospital on the obstetrics unit. The stories are poignant, sad, and hysterically funny but are absolutely true! Every story makes a point or teaches a lesson. Her goal is to educate, inspire and entertain nurses to be the best they can possibly be!

Janet believes that colleges and universities do a wonderful job of preparing new grads for their professional roles in the work place, yet there are two things they cannot teach. The first is how to truly care for people. No one can teach that. It must come from deep within. Second, the social situations that now confront nurses in the workplace are enormous! Nursing schools cannot begin to prepare nurses for the traumatic situations of the real world. We care for those who are homeless, those who are struggling with drug and alcohol addictions, young people involved in gangs, people who are angry, abused, and grief stricken. Culture shock for new nurses can be immense.

Janet feels certain that if a book like “Hotel Hennepin” had been available when she was a new grad, she would have read it over and over again. It can help prepare nurses for the difficult situations they will inevitably face…and how to handle those situations professionally and appropriately.

For nearly twenty five years, Janet Izzo, RN, has been dedicated to the nursing profession working in various areas including med/surg, obstetrics and as a certified sexual assault nurse examiner. She is an experienced and sought after speaker who loves what she does and is passionate about nursing. Her presentation is appropriate for nursing orientations, graduations, conferences, workshops or as a key note for luncheons and dinners. To book Janet or to inquire about her fee, please contact her directly. (For your convenience, Janet’s fee is inclusive of all expenses including travel.)

*Hotel Hennepin is available in bookstores everywhere. 

Website:  www.janetizzo.com

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