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Bilquis Ali
Dec 8, 20242 min read
Stop Micromanaging: Empower Your Team and Lead with Trust
Hey boo hey! 💕 Let’s talk about one of my biggest frustrations as both a floor nurse and a manager: micromanagement. If you’ve ever...
Bilquis Ali
Dec 8, 20242 min read
From People-Pleaser to Boundary Setter: A Self-Care Journey
Hey boo hey! 💕 Let’s get real—if you’re anything like me, chances are you say “yes” far too often, even when every part of you is...
Bilquis Ali
Nov 29, 20242 min read
Weekend Prep: 3 Must-Do Tips for Directors of Nursing
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...
Bilquis Ali
Nov 15, 20242 min read
Lead with Love: Advocacy Over Fear in Your Facility
Hey Boo Hey, Let’s talk about something we don’t always say out loud: that sinking feeling when state surveyors walk into your facility....
Bilquis Ali
Oct 27, 20243 min read
How to Get IT Done: Educate Before You Delegate
Hey, let’s be real—being a leader isn’t about doing everything yourself. It’s about knowing how to get shit done by working smart, not...
Bilquis Ali
Oct 25, 20241 min read
Empowering Your Team: Why Training is Essential for Every Role in Long-Term Care
Empowering your team is everything as the Director of Nursing. I remember when I used to micromanage every task and every person—it was a...
Bilquis Ali
Oct 19, 20242 min read
5 Steps to Ensure Restful Nights for Nursing Directors
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...
Bilquis Ali
Oct 13, 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 4, 20242 min read
The Power of Small Wins: How Celebrating Everyday Successes Can Fuel Your Leadership Journey
You ever get so caught up in constantly being on the go that you forget to stop, take a deep breath, and appreciate it all? I know it all...
Bilquis Ali
Sep 27, 20242 min read
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...
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