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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
Oct 10, 20243 min read
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 9, 20243 min read
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 8, 20244 min read
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 7, 20242 min read
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 7, 20243 min read
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 4, 20241 min read
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...
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