5 Steps to Ensure Restful Nights for Nursing Directors
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I am so grateful to finally have restful nights. This journey was not an easy one. I’ve gone from sleepless nights or having my rest...
Bilquis Ali
4 days ago2 min
The Importance of Building a Strong Foundation as a Nurse Leader
I’ve been navigating the challenges of my career as I transitioned from LPN to DON. One of the most important lessons I’ve learned along...
Bilquis Ali
Oct 112 min
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
Oct 103 min
The Director of Nursing: Always the Teacher, Forever the Student
In the role of Director of Nursing, you’ll quickly realize that you are always the teacher. Your team will come to you for guidance,...
Bilquis Ali
Oct 93 min
5 Underutilized Skills for a Director of Nursing
Throughout my years of being a nurse and then transitioning into the leadership role of a Director of Nursing (DON), there are certain...
Bilquis Ali
Oct 84 min
7 Ways to Overcome Leadership Stress
What a freaking day—scratch that—what a freaking few weeks it’s been! I can’t believe we’re already in the last quarter of the year. Time...
Bilquis Ali
Oct 72 min
Commit to Practice, Not Perfection
I know you’ve heard it, just like I did— practice makes perfect . But let’s be real, there’s no such thing as perfect. What we often...
Bilquis Ali
Oct 73 min
Dear Director of Nursing, Are You Ready to Strengthen Your Team and Lead with Confidence?
As a Director of Nursing, you already know the secret to success: you are only as strong as the team you build. Your team’s success is...
Bilquis Ali
Oct 63 min
You Finally Land Your Dream Job: Now What?
You finally land your dream job—the Director of Nursing. It’s the position you envisioned yourself in ever since you first became a...
Bilquis Ali
Oct 53 min
Deposition: A Nurse's Unexpected Call to Testify
Sitting at the table working on my laptop, my cell phone rang. I answered, and the caller introduced themselves as "so and so from so and...
Bilquis Ali
Oct 41 min
Dear DON: You’ve Got Grit, Grace, and You Are A Badass
In case no one told you today, you are a badass. Yes, you! I recently read You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero, and it hit home. Not only do...
Bilquis Ali
Oct 33 min
Shift Success: How to Take Charge as an LPN in Long-Term Care
I started my career as an LPN. I still remember the excitement of graduating and landing my first position in a nursing home. I proudly...
Bilquis Ali
Sep 282 min
Stop Struggling with Staffing: Here’s How to Build a Strong Nursing Team
If you’ve been losing sleep over staffing issues, I know exactly how you feel. As a Director of Nursing, one of the biggest challenges I...
Bilquis Ali
Sep 242 min
Wednesdays Are Made for Winning: Let's Celebrate!
Ah, Wednesdays—halfway to the weekend, and let’s be honest, sometimes it feels like we’re just dragging ourselves through the week. But...
Bilquis Ali
Sep 192 min
10 Tips for Nursing Leaders to Prepare for the Weekend
Wow, here we meet again. It's Thursday and the weekend is already upon us! But before you rush out the door, let's take a moment to...
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