Mandy and Gwen are joined by Erin Thompson of Aspire for More with Erin, a national senior living leadership consultant, for an engaging conversation on how assisted living nurses can enhance their impact on others. Being seen, valued, heard and successful requires nurses to use practical emotional intelligence tools to manage any situation they are in, but must start with themselves first. Self awareness and empowerment creates opportunies for career growth through effective collaboration and problem solving within an assisted living community.

Key Takeaways:

• Time Management is Essential for Effective Leadership
• Create a Culture of Communication with Families
• A Proactive Mindset is the First Step to Creating a Proactive Life Journey
• A Nurse's Role in the Sales Process is Servant Leadership
• Know the Limits of Your Control, and Help Others Control What They Can

This episode of Nurse to Nurse, hosts Mandy Curtis and Gwen Wilburn meet up with Josh Allen, of Allen Flores Consulting Group, a seasoned nurse leader in the assisted living sector. They discuss the evolution of nursing roles in assisted living, the challenges faced by nurses today, and the importance of leadership and regulatory knowledge. Josh shares insights from his extensive experience, emphasizing the need for preparation of nurses entering the field and the significance of work-life balance.

Key Takeaways

• The role of assisted living nurses has evolved significantly over the years.
• The complexity of resident acuity is underscoring the importance for nurses within assisted living, both as clinicians and as leaders.
• Understanding regulations is key to effectice practice in assisted living.
• Nurses who pursue certifications, such as AALNA's C-AL, show their dedication and accomplishments in assisted living nurse practice.
• There is an abundance of opportunities for nurses to grow their careers within this space.

In this episode of Nurse to Nurse, guest Maria Moen, SVP of Innovation & External Affairs at MyDirectives, lays out the framework of how advanced care planning is an essential cornerstone of personal health decision making for older adults. She also provides practical advice on ensuring advanced directives are validly executable and how they may be applied differently across the healthcare spectrum.


Key Takeaways

• Advanced care planning enables residents to take charge of their healthcare decisions, fostering independence and dignity.
• Nurses play a vital role in initiating and guiding discussions, making it essential to develop strong communications skills.
• Staying informed about frameworks and best practices in advanced care planning helps nurses support their residents effectively.
• Regularly incorporating advanced care planning into care plans ensures that residents' preferences are honored and that they feel valued in their decision-making process.

This episode of Nurse to Nurse is sponsored by Abena North America, your source for Advanced Incontinence Care Solutions. AbenaUSA.com