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My Top 5 Must-Have to Be Survey Ready
Hey boo hey! Let’s dive into my top five must-haves to be survey ready! Number 1: Rounding with a Purpose Let me see if you guessed...

Bilquis Ali
Nov 4, 20242 min read


Responsiblities of a Director of Nursing in the Nursing Home Setting
When people ask me, "What does a Director of Nursing (DON) do?" I often respond, "What don’t they do?" And I think that’s a fair...

Bilquis Ali
Oct 18, 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


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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