Here’s the thing nobody tells you: even after 15 years in long-term care and multiple DON roles, walking into a new building means starting over. New systems, new team, new expectations. But this time is different. I built The First 30 Days DON Guide from my own experience, and using it as a “se

Leadership isn’t about having the biggest title in the room. It’s about the habits people see from you every single day. You listen. You communicate. You take responsibility. You solve problems instead of creating them. You empower the people around you—and you never stop growing. One of the

Tomorrow I start with a NEW company as Director of Nursing. 💼 I’m an experienced DON—but tomorrow, I’m still the new girl. And I think there’s something important about remembering that. Being experienced doesn’t mean walking into a new building ready to change everything. It means having

Your week doesn’t have to start in chaos. 🙌 Whether you’re a DON, boss, career woman, busy mom—or all of the above—taking a little time before your work week begins can completely change how the week feels. My reset looks like: ✔️ Review the calendar ✔️ Choose my top priorities ✔️ Prep mea

If you’re stepping into your first Director of Nursing role—or starting over with a new company—this workbook was created for you. I built First 30 Days as a DON to give nurse leaders the roadmap I wish I’d had. Inside you’ll find leadership systems, survey readiness tools, compliance checklists

One thing I’ve learned in leadership and in life: the people who grow the fastest are the ones who stay teachable. I never want to be the smartest person in the room—I want to be the one asking questions, learning new skills, and becoming a better version of myself every day. Being coachable

One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned is this: my energy is too valuable to spend wondering why someone isn’t talking to me. I’d rather: ✨ Build my dreams. ✨ Focus on my goals. ✨ Protect my peace. ✨ Create a life I’m proud of. If someone wants to be in your life, they’ll make the effor

The most powerful women I know aren’t waiting for someone to give them permission. They protect their peace. They own their time. They set boundaries. They celebrate progress. They build their dreams one decision at a time. That’s what She Runs Her Life is all about—not perfection, but in

I used to think great leaders always had the perfect response in the moment. The truth? The best leaders stay calm, speak with intention, and let their actions do the talking. These are the responses I come back to when conversations get difficult. They’re not about “winning” an argument—they’re

I caught myself thinking about something this week… Some of the things I ask AI today are the same things I used to call my best friend, text a family member, or bounce off a coworker. Need help organizing my thoughts? AI. Need to write something? AI. Need to solve a work problem? AI.

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