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...

In nursing leadership, communication isn’t just another skill—it’s the core of everything we do. As a Director of Nursing (DON), I’ve...

When I first stepped into the role of Director of Nursing, I was like many others—I focused on how much I’d make per hour. It seemed...

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...

I’ve been navigating the challenges of my career as I transitioned from LPN to DON. One of the most important lessons I’ve learned along...

You ever get that feeling of impending doom just waiting for everyone to show up for their shift? My goodness, your girl definitely  can...

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,...

Throughout my years of being a nurse and then transitioning into the leadership role of a Director of Nursing (DON), there are certain...

Sitting 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...

If you’ve been losing sleep over staffing issues, I know exactly how you feel. As a Director of Nursing, one of the biggest challenges I...

Wow, here we meet again. It's Thursday and the weekend is already upon us!   But before you rush out the door, let's take a moment to...

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...