Why I chose to leave the nursing home profession: A fed-up executive’s story
By
Julie Boggess, MPA, LNHA
Apr 06, 2018
At one time, I was a nursing home administrator who was “on fire” about the topic of culture change in long-term care. I believed that working to de-institutionalize the institution was the...
Why I stay in the game: A determined nursing home administrator
By
Michael Hotz, LNHA, CNHA, FACHCA
Apr 13, 2018
There has been a lot of buzz generated by Julie Boggess’ piece on leaving the profession from at least a bit of burnout. I am choosing something different. I am choosing to make a difference in the...
College days: 50 years is a long time
By
James M. Berklan
May 02, 2012
A lot of things were different in long-term care back in 1962. Never mind the stiff uniforms, spartan buildings and low technology. Medicare and Medicaid were still a few years from being born by President...