Bilquis Ali19 hours ago2 min5 Steps to Ensure Restful Nights for Nursing DirectorsI 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 Ali2 days ago2 minResponsiblities of a Director of Nursing in the Nursing Home SettingWhen people ask me, "What does a Director of Nursing (DON) do?" I often respond, "What don’t they do?" And I think that’s a fair...
Bilquis AliOct 53 minDeposition: A Nurse's Unexpected Call to TestifySitting 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 AliSep 163 minMastering the Night Shift: How to Complete a Chart Check So, you're on the night shift, huh? You’ve probably heard your Director of Nursing or Nursing Supervisor mention chart checks a time or...
Bilquis AliSep 153 min20 Tips for an Effective Night Shift: Supporting Your Night Shift NursesLet me just start by saying this: in the beginning of my career as an LPN, I worked night shift. I was a single mother of two boys and...