In this LTC DON Chat podcast episode, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, director of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, discuss goal setting for directors of nursing services in 2026.



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Stretch and SMART Goal Setting Worksheet Tool

What to Expect at the AAPACN 2026 Conference: Highlights, What’s New, Can’t-Miss Sessions, and More

The LTC DON Chat is a podcast brought to you by the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN). Our experts and guest speakers cover the hottest topics and breaking news in long-term care nurse leadership.