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You Finally Land Your Dream Job: Now What?
You finally land your dream job—the Director of Nursing. It’s the position you envisioned yourself in ever since you first became a...

Bilquis Ali
Oct 6, 20243 min read


Deposition: A Nurse's Unexpected Call to Testify
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...

Bilquis Ali
Oct 5, 20243 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...

Bilquis Ali
Oct 4, 20241 min read


Shift Success: How to Take Charge as an LPN in Long-Term Care
I started my career as an LPN. I still remember the excitement of graduating and landing my first position in a nursing home. I proudly...

Bilquis Ali
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Stop Struggling with Staffing: Here’s How to Build a Strong Nursing Team
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...

Bilquis Ali
Sep 28, 20242 min read


Wednesdays Are Made for Winning: Let's Celebrate!
Ah, Wednesdays—halfway to the weekend, and let’s be honest, sometimes it feels like we’re just dragging ourselves through the week. But...

Bilquis Ali
Sep 24, 20242 min read


10 Tips for Nursing Leaders to Prepare for the Weekend
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...

Bilquis Ali
Sep 19, 20242 min read
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