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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


Are You Ready to Become a Director of Nursing? Embracing Growth and Community
I remember having a meeting with my previous administrator, who knew I aspired to be a Director of Nursing. He told me that I would make...

Bilquis Ali
Oct 17, 20242 min read


The Importance of Building a Strong Foundation as a Nurse Leader
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...

Bilquis Ali
Oct 16, 20242 min read


6 Key Questions to Ensure Effective Communication in Nursing
You ever communicate with someone and think that you have covered the information thoroughly, only to later learn that that person or...

Bilquis Ali
Oct 13, 20242 min read


The Director of Nursing: Always the Teacher, Forever the Student
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,...

Bilquis Ali
Oct 10, 20243 min read


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

Bilquis Ali
Oct 9, 20243 min read


Commit to Practice, Not Perfection
I know you’ve heard it, just like I did— practice makes perfect . But let’s be real, there’s no such thing as perfect. What we often...

Bilquis Ali
Oct 7, 20242 min read
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