Directors of Nursing (DONs) play a critical role in senior living and care, balancing clinical leadership, workforce management, regulatory responsibilities, and the daily needs of residents and staff. But as their responsibilities continue to expand, are the resources and support structures surrounding these leaders keeping pace?

To explore this question, Ziegler Link•age Funds, in partnership with Link•age Connect, is excited to introduce its inaugural PULSE: Signal report, Senior Living Directors of Nursing: The Balancing Act Behind Great Care. Drawing on surveys, individual interviews, and roundtable discussions with nearly 90 Directors of Nursing in senior living & care, the research offers a firsthand look at the realities of this essential leadership role.