Who remembers their first survey? I swear I was one step away from vomiting. But that moment changed everything — and it might change everything for you too. If You’re Reading This… You’re Probably in Your Survey Window Or worse — state is already in your building, tightening their lanyards, asking for your matrix and staffing sheets, and turning your morning clinical space into their conference room. Hey boo hey — breathe. For real. Breathe. This blog is your reminder that y

If you’re waiting for January to start planning your days, weeks, and months… you’re already behind. Failing to plan is planning to fail. Become the DON you were meant to be in 2026 — with structure, clarity, and intention instead of leading blindly. Hey boo hey — let’s talk. Before we get into the realities of DON leadership, let me share something personal: I’ve always loved planners. I’ve used them even before I became a nurse. But once I became a Director of Nursing, noth

Change in condition isn’t something you “respond to” after a fall, hospitalization, wound, or sepsis diagnosis. CIC is something you detect early , investigate, document, and prevent. That’s leadership — not reaction. 💜 Hey boo hey, let’s talk about something most DONs struggle with: Your team doesn’t truly understand what a “change in condition” is. Most facilities teach staff how to respond after  the problem, not how to recognize change before  it becomes a crisis. Which