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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...

Bilquis Ali
Sep 27, 20242 min read


From One DON to Another: The Heart and Hustle of Being a DON
I know there are times when you think you’ve chosen the wrong career. Just when you feel like you’ve got it all figured out, here comes...

Bilquis Ali
Sep 25, 20242 min read


Salary Secrets for Directors of Nursing: Claim Your Worth!
Let’s dive right in! Questions about salary are among the top inquiries I receive from candidates aspiring to become Directors of Nursing...

Bilquis Ali
Sep 23, 20242 min read


Work Harder on Yourself Than You Do on the Job
As a leader, it’s easy to think that putting in long hours, handling crises, and checking off tasks is a sign of improvement. But the...

Bilquis Ali
Sep 22, 20243 min read


Implementing New Policies: How to Roll Out New Policies Without Losing Your Team's Trust
Let’s face it—implementing new policies can feel like you’ve just been handed a bomb with the timer already ticking. I remember getting...

Bilquis Ali
Sep 21, 20243 min read


Preventing Elopement: 10 Proactive Steps to Protect Residents and Ensure Facility Safety
I remember vividly stepping into my role as the Administrator of a Personal Care Home with over 100 residents. The facility had just...

Bilquis Ali
Sep 20, 20244 min read


Stop Being Soft: The Tough Love You Need as a Director of Nursing
Let’s be real for a minute—the role of a Director of Nursing is no walk in the park. If you’re here expecting a soft ride, I hate to...

Bilquis Ali
Sep 18, 20243 min read


When to Walk Away: Knowing It's Time to Leave Your Job as a Director of Nursing
As a coach and mentor, I'm frequently asked, "When is it time to throw in the towel?" And honestly, my answer is pretty much the same...

Bilquis Ali
Sep 17, 20243 min read


Mastering 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 Ali
Sep 16, 20243 min read


20 Tips for an Effective Night Shift: Supporting Your Night Shift Nurses
Let 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...

Bilquis Ali
Sep 15, 20243 min read
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