Here's a doozie!

So, I've worked at my nursing home since I graduated. I have always loved my job taking care of the residents.

Last year, you may remember, I filled in as Director of Nursing until we hired someone else on. Even though it was offered, I wasn't comfortable with accepting the position full time. I just didn't feel that I knew enough.

Now, our current DON has submitted her 30 day notice with her last day scheduled for this Friday. I had originally arranged with her to fill in again until someone else was hired. I had no intention of sitting behind that desk again.

My administrator has repeatedly requested that I take the position, but I never felt comfortable with it. The bottom line is that the timing was never right, until now. We have an amazing Asst. DON. She and I have very similar ways of looking at things ~ staffing, pt care, etc. We would be working closely to make sure all is well with the residents.

Today, I accepted the position of Director of Nursing. On the one hand, I'm really excited about the potential I have to improve the lives of our residents. On the other hand, I'm a little scared to death.

I'm really excited about this new opportunity and am looking forward to learning a lot!