When I transitioned from the role of Unit Manager to Director of Nursing, one major area I had to improve was my organizational skills.
As a Unit Manager, my organization was tailored to managing my unit alone.
As a Director of Nursing, I needed to build processes to oversee the entire facility. It was a different approach, and I quickly realized that being organized was the most important skill I had to master.
When I wasn’t organized, I constantly felt overwhelmed and stressed.
Starting out as a Director of Nursing, I thought multitasking was the answer to everything.
Well, let me tell you—it’s not. There’s nothing more frustrating than starting a ton of projects, only to realize you haven’t completed a single thing.
Before I created the Director of Nursing Planner, I used a general planner and wrote everything down.
Over time, it got me thinking: How could I make a planner specific to my role? After all, I was already creating my own tracking tools to manage my responsibilities.
I wanted to develop a product that would not only help me improve my organizational skills and time management but also support others in the same role.
Using the Director of Nursing Planner allowed me to transform my organizational skills completely.
With it, I knew exactly what needed to be prioritized and how to delegate tasks and projects.
There’s nothing more satisfying than knowing what you need to do to become the leader your team truly needs.
This transformation didn’t just help me stay organized—it helped me grow into a more confident, capable leader.
Other Key Benefits of the Planner:
Daily Census and PPD Tracking: Considering that staffing is a top focus (and stressor) for Directors of Nursing, I added the daily census and PPD (Patient Per Day) for easy reference. Now, with these numbers in front of you every day, you’ll have a clear view of your staffing needs and be able to ensure you’re meeting them effectively.
Self-Care Reminders: I made self-care a priority in this planner because Directors of Nursing often forget to take care of themselves. Just like checking off everything on your to-do list, make sure you check off your break. This moment to recharge, refocus, and reset is essential for keeping your energy up so you can continue taking care of others.
Planning and preparation truly produce positive outcomes.
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