Empowered Nurse, Enlightened Practice™

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Empowered Nurse, Enlightened Practice™

A Transformative Conference and Retreat for Nurses at Every Stage of their Career

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Empowered Nurse, Enlightened Practice™

A Transformative Conference and Retreat for Nurses at Every Stage of their Career
April 22—24, 2022

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Check out our various upcoming programs—we're sure there's something to inspire you

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Whether your passion for nursing is fired up or has fizzled out, Empowered Nurse, Enlightened Practice™ is for you! It has been created to empower, energize, and enlighten you for future success. It is being offered in a setting that will provide an opportunity for individual disengagement (detaching from everyday work and life), relaxation, reassessment and planning, and recharging.

Workshop objectives:
  • Honor, value, and celebrate your career path and each other
  • Heal and renew the healer within
  • Build confidence and personal power
  • Become a catalyst for positive change in nursing

The conference will consist of indoor and outdoor (weather permitting) workshops and activities including leisurely strolling on the grounds. There will also be free time to enjoy the tranquil surroundings or to schedule spa treatments.

“My passion for living and nursing is rekindled like never before. My heart is full. My cup runneth over.”

  • —Lisbeth Overton, 2-time attendee

9.5 ANCC CE credits. This activity has been approved by the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA) for approval to award contact hours. The NJSNA is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Donna Cardillo, RN

Donna is known as The Inspiration Nurse and has been referred to as The Nurse Whisperer. She has been creating and facilitating transformational retreats and workshops for the last 22 years. As a sought-after keynote speaker and award-winning author, she has travelled the world helping individuals to be happy in their lives...
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Himalayan Institute Retreat Center

For more than fifty years, the Himalayan Institute’s Retreat Center has been a gathering place for people seeking inspiration and aspiring to restore inner balance. Home to a vibrant community of yogis, it’s a place for seekers wishing to study the ancient tradition of yoga and to deepen the connection between themselves and the world around them. Whether you visit for a weekend retreat, a personal getaway, or one of our longer-term programs, your visit to the Himalayan Institute will accelerate your personal journey of rejuvenation and transformation.
Free Wifi
400-Acre Campus
On-Site Cafe
Meditation Shrine
Wooded Hiking Trails
Pond with Kayaks
On-Site Wellness Center
Bonfires and Stargazing
Bookstore and Giftshop

Retreat Center Highlights

Sacred Space
The Sri Vidya Shrine is the spiritual heart of the Himalayan Institute. This sanctuary offers an ideal setting for silent meditation and group spiritual practice, a cornerstone of the Himalayan Tradition for thousands of years. Open to seekers of all backgrounds and traditions, the Shrine provides a serene, sacred space for meditation, quiet reflection, prayer, and contemplation.
Nourishing Meals
Our nutritionally balanced vegetarian meals are thoughtfully prepared to nourish body, mind, and spirit. Each of our three daily meals is designed to be easily digestible and to support a meditative lifestyle. Sharing meals here naturally fosters connection, offering both deep nourishment and a sense of community.
Loving Community
The Himalayan Institute welcomes people from all walks of life. With a blend of short-term guests, long-term visitors, and a vibrant residential community, the atmosphere here is warm, inviting, and rooted in kindness, generosity, and service. It’s a place where friendships form naturally, often becoming the kind of connections that feel like family, and last a lifetime.
Rest in Nature
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Poconos, the Himalayan Institute’s 400-acre campus offers breathtaking views, scenic hiking trails, and quiet spaces for reflection and contemplation. Walking is a favorite activity, whether along our groomed trails or meandering paved roads, inviting both movement and mindful presence in nature.
Conscious Simplicity
At the Himalayan Institute, we embrace simplicity in all aspects of life, from our surroundings to our approach to yoga. By minimizing distractions, we create space to strengthen the inner self and quiet the mind. Guided by authenticity and grounded in philosophy rather than frills, we support a path of meaningful personal growth.
Treat Yourself
Our Himalayan Café serves the Institute’s signature chai, coffee, and homemade cookies and treats on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The 24/7 Tea Lounge offers a variety of herbal teas for anytime enjoyment. On campus, the MOKA Origins Factory is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering handcrafted, ethically sourced chocolate and coffee, with free tours and tastings on Saturdays.
Date
April 22—24, 2022
Duration
3 days, 2 nights

$449 per person + accommodations

Registration

Dates
Friday, April 22, 2022 @ 7:00 pmSunday, April 24, 2022 @ 11:00 am
Tuition
$449 per person + accommodations
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