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Bilquis Ali
Nov 8, 20244 min read
The Number One Misconception About Nurses Working in Nursing Homes
There’s a persistent and frustrating myth about nurses working in nursing homes: that they don’t have the clinical skills needed to work...


Bilquis Ali
Oct 26, 20245 min read
Top 5 Challenges for Directors of Nursing and How to Tackle Them Like a Pro
Being a Director of Nursing comes with its fair share of challenges. Some days, it can feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world...


Bilquis Ali
Oct 25, 20241 min read
Empowering Your Team: Why Training is Essential for Every Role in Long-Term Care
Empowering your team is everything as the Director of Nursing. I remember when I used to micromanage every task and every person—it was a...


Bilquis Ali
Oct 11, 20242 min read
The Chaos of Shift Change
You ever get that feeling of impending doom just waiting for everyone to show up for their shift? My goodness, your girl definitely can...


Bilquis Ali
Sep 27, 20242 min read
What Keeps You Up At Night?
Can you relate to that picture? Waking up frantically in the middle of the night, heart racing as you scramble to answer the phone. I...


Bilquis Ali
Sep 25, 20242 min read
From One DON to Another: The Heart and Hustle of Being a DON
I know there are times when you think you’ve chosen the wrong career. Just when you feel like you’ve got it all figured out, here comes...
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