Personal Narrative: A Career In A Nursing Home

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Hi everyone, my name is Rebecca I have only a year left in reaching my bachelor’s degree in health management. After school I plan on attending the IT program through my work and learn the ins and outs of being an executive director of a nursing home. I am not sure if I will extend this by starting out in a nursing home or in medical supplies but it is a step in the right direction.
When it comes to leadership skills and leading a team in a project either in the work field or through a school project there are many steps in having a positive outcome to the project. Without the right team in place, any strategy and plan has the potential of completely falling apart. All of those involved must have commitment to the group, share similar

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