The past year was an interesting year for the field of aging services and specifically skilled care – challenging workforce dynamics, funding reductions, and increased regulatory scrutiny. I guess you

‘Tis the season! The season for giving. The season for family. The season for peppermint mocha lattés. But for directors of nursing across the country, it’s also the season for

Let’s face it – the field of aging services is a change driven, chaotic environment. You start each day with plans and goals in place, only to find those altered

Travels at speeds up to 66 miles an hour, a vertical drop of 15 stories, five inversions including a barrel roll, corkscrew, and high-speed spiral…yes, it did all that. This

A director of nursing services’ (DNS’s) active involvement in staff education is vital, even though the level at which the DNS is involved in the planning and execution of education is

When we are no longer able to change a situation – we are challenged to change ourselves.  – Viktor E. Frankl While growing up my parents had just a few ‘wants’

How many times have you heard one or more of the following statements: “We can’t do that project” “We can’t make the changes you’ve requested” “We can’t meet the expectations