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5 Tips to Become an Organized Nurse Leader

Dec 93 min read

5 Tips to Become an Organized Nurse Leader

Hey boo hey! 💕 Are you buried under your desk? Meaning, do you have piles of papers that just keep piling up? And let me guess—you’re...

Stop Micromanaging: Empower Your Team and Lead with Trust

Bilquis Ali

Dec 82 min read

Stop Micromanaging: Empower Your Team and Lead with Trust

Hey boo hey! 💕 Let’s talk about one of my biggest frustrations as both a floor nurse and a manager: micromanagement. If you’ve ever...

From People-Pleaser to Boundary Setter: A Self-Care Journey

Bilquis Ali

Dec 82 min read

From People-Pleaser to Boundary Setter: A Self-Care Journey

Hey boo hey! 💕 Let’s get real—if you’re anything like me, chances are you say “yes” far too often, even when every part of you is...

Bilquis Ali

Nov 292 min read

Preventing Hospital Transfers

Hey boo hey, One of the biggest challenges in long-term care is preventing unnecessary hospital transfers. Whether it’s late-night calls...

Weekend Prep: 3 Must-Do Tips for Directors of Nursing

Bilquis Ali

Nov 292 min read

Weekend Prep: 3 Must-Do Tips for Directors of Nursing

Hey boo hey, Let’s talk about something every Director of Nursing dreads— weekends . While the weekend should be a time to unwind (or at...

Bilquis Ali

Nov 283 min read

Why Every Nurse Needs a Mentor

Hey boo hey, Long gone are the days of endless mistakes and struggling to figure it out on your own. Let’s be real—when you’re starting...

Why I Create Digital Products and How You Can Too

Bilquis Ali

Nov 253 min read

Why I Create Digital Products and How You Can Too

Hey boo hey! Let’s talk about digital products. Creating products based on my experience has been one of my favorite things to do. It’s...

Bilquis Ali

Nov 243 min read

Nursing Documentation

Hey Boo Hey! Let’s Talk About Nursing Documentation I remember starting out as an LPN, wondering what to document and when to do it. ...

Lead with Love: Advocacy Over Fear in Your Facility

Bilquis Ali

Nov 152 min read

Lead with Love: Advocacy Over Fear in Your Facility

Hey Boo Hey, Let’s talk about something we don’t always say out loud: that sinking feeling when state surveyors walk into your facility....

How to Get IT Done: Educate Before You Delegate

Bilquis Ali

Oct 273 min read

How to Get IT Done: Educate Before You Delegate

Hey, let’s be real—being a leader isn’t about doing everything yourself. It’s about knowing how to get shit done by working smart, not...

Empowering Your Team: Why Training is Essential for Every Role in Long-Term Care

Bilquis Ali

Oct 251 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...

5 Steps to Ensure Restful Nights for Nursing Directors

Bilquis Ali

Oct 192 min read

5 Steps to Ensure Restful Nights for Nursing Directors

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...

6 Key Questions to Ensure Effective Communication in Nursing

Bilquis Ali

Oct 132 min read

6 Key Questions to Ensure Effective Communication in Nursing

You ever communicate with someone and think that you have covered the information thoroughly, only to later learn that that person or...

The Power of Small Wins: How Celebrating Everyday Successes Can Fuel Your Leadership Journey

Bilquis Ali

Oct 42 min read

The Power of Small Wins: How Celebrating Everyday Successes Can Fuel Your Leadership Journey

You ever get so caught up in constantly being on the go that you forget to stop, take a deep breath, and appreciate it all? I know it all...

Bilquis Ali

Sep 272 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...