Inside the HIVE

HIVE Nurse
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Welcome to Inside the HIVE: the podcast exploring frontline resilience, collective intelligence, and breakthrough innovation redefining the nursing profession. Hosted by Dr. Elizabeth Miller Walters and Dr. Ashley Kellish. Whether you are a new graduate nurse finding your footing, a DNP student bridging theory to clinical practice, an experienced RN seeking burnout prevention strategies, or an aspiring nursepreneur launching your own business, Inside the HIVE is your go-to career guide and community. Each week, we deliver candid conversations with frontline clinicians, healthcare innovators, and industry trailblazers tackling the issues that matter most: Nurse Leadership & Unit Culture: Evidence-based strategies to create healthy work environments, improve retention, and foster resilient clinical teams.Career Growth & Advanced Practice: Clear guidance on moving from bedside to boardroom, earning advanced degrees (MSN, DNP, PhD), and finding your specialty niche.Nurse Entrepreneurship (The Nursepreneur): Inspiring blueprints from nurses building independent businesses, consulting agencies, and reclaiming professional autonomy.Workplace Advocacy & Mental Health: Actionable discussions on moral injury, workplace safety, boundary setting, and overcoming nurse burnout.Healthcare Innovation & Practice: Bridging clinical research, evidence-based practice, and policy changes directly to patient care. Stop navigating your career alone.  Subscribe to Inside the HIVE on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform, and join a growing movement dedicated to elevating, empowering, and transforming the future of nursing. Learn more and connect with the community at hivenurse.com.

  1. 1d ago

    Pivoting with Purpose: Nursing Ethics, Operations, and Healthcare Innovation with Nathan Kathol

    On today's episode of Inside the Hive, hosts Ashley and Elizabeth sit down with Nathan Kathol to discuss his non-traditional career trajectory in healthcare. Nate shares his experience answering an urgent call for nurses in New York City at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, standing firm on nursing ethics, and unexpectedly stepping into a critical operations role managing logistics across 16 hospitals and thousands of healthcare workers. The conversation explores: Ethical Advocacy: The importance of speaking up and setting boundaries early in a healthcare career. Non-Linear Career Growth: How pivoting from bedside care to healthcare administration led Nate to earn his MBA with concentrations in healthcare law and lead telehealth innovation projects. Career Advice: Essential guidance for new nurses on embracing continuous industry change, prioritizing personal wellness, and building supportive professional communities Take the Next Step in Your Career Earn While You Learn: We know how valuable your time is. That’s why select episodes of Hive Nurse | Inside the Hive are eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits. Enhance your practice and stay compliant with your board requirements simply by listening to our expert interviews and completing a brief post-episode evaluation. Look for the "CE Eligible" tag in the episode titles to start earning credits today. Connect with the Hive: Follow us on Instagram: @HiveNurseJoin the Conversation on LinkedIn: Hive NurseVisit our Website: HiveNurse.comLove the show? If you found value in this episode, please leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps other nurses find our "Hive" and grow our collective impact. Share the Buzz: Know a nurse who needs to hear this? Forward this episode to a colleague and help us evolve the profession together. Production Credits: Hosts/Executive Producers: Elizabeth Walters Miller, Ashley KellishAudio Engineering & Sound Design: Andrew Burchins Audio P...

  2. Oct 24

    Addressing Workplace Safety and Violence in Nursing with Lindsay Coleman | The Official Podcast of HIVE Nurse

    In this episode of Inside the Hive, hosts Elizabeth and Ashley welcome registered nurse, board-certified nurse coach, and workplace safety advocate Lindsay Coleman to share her powerful, personal story of surviving a traumatic workplace assault. Lindsay recounts a horrifying incident from her time as a travel nurse on a busy neuro-unit, detailing the dangerous circumstances surrounding the event, the immediate aftermath, and the systemic failures that left her without proper support. Together, the hosts and Lindsay explore the pervasive issues of underreported violence, workplace safety culture, and the lasting psychological impacts on healthcare workers. Ashley highlights research on a Workplace Safety Champion program, emphasizing the crucial need for victim support, debriefing, and actionable follow-up. Tune in to hear an honest, insightful conversation on how nurses and leaders can better advocate for safety, support one another, and build safer healthcare environments. Take the Next Step in Your Career Earn While You Learn: We know how valuable your time is. That’s why select episodes of Hive Nurse | Inside the Hive are eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits. Enhance your practice and stay compliant with your board requirements simply by listening to our expert interviews and completing a brief post-episode evaluation. Look for the "CE Eligible" tag in the episode titles to start earning credits today. Connect with the Hive: Follow us on Instagram: @HiveNurseJoin the Conversation on LinkedIn: Hive NurseVisit our Website: HiveNurse.comLove the show? If you found value in this episode, please leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps other nurses find our "Hive" and grow our collective impact. Share the Buzz: Know a nurse who needs to hear this? Forward this episode to a colleague and help us evolve the profession together. Production Credits: Hosts/Executive Producers: Elizabeth Walters Miller, Ashley KellishAudio Engineering & Sound Design: Andrew Burchins Audio P...

  3. Sep 19

    Productive Struggle & Student-Centered Care: Innovating Nursing Education with Dr. Maureen Baker | The Official Podcast of HIVE Nurse

    In this episode of Inside the Hive, hosts Elizabeth and Ashley are joined by their close friend and former colleague, Dr. Maureen Baker, to tackle the shifting landscape of nursing education. Drawing from her extensive experience in faculty leadership, Dr. Baker shares how the COVID-19 pandemic served as a natural experiment that permanently changed student expectations around online and hybrid learning. Together, they explore the urgent need for nursing faculty to transition from a "sage on the stage" to a "coach on the side," emphasizing student-centered environments, case-based digital learning, and the importance of "productive struggle" in developing clinical judgment. The conversation pulls no punches as the group discusses the reality of modern clinical practice, the limitations of standard testing like the NCLEX, and the critical need for educators to hold up a mirror when addressing student engagement issues. From un-sugarcoated clinic experiences to shifting the onus back onto faculty development, this episode is a passionate call to action for the next generation of nursing leaders to walk alongside their students as "sherpas" rather than gatekeepers. Tune in to find out how educators can help students "be an asset, not a liability" in today's rapid, AI-driven healthcare environment. Listeners can earn continuing education (CE) credits for this episode by reflecting and taking a short quiz at hivenurse.com Take the Next Step in Your Career Earn While You Learn: We know how valuable your time is. That’s why select episodes of Hive Nurse | Inside the Hive are eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits. Enhance your practice and stay compliant with your board requirements simply by listening to our expert interviews and completing a brief post-episode evaluation. Look for the "CE Eligible" tag in the episode titles to start earning credits today. Connect with the Hive: Follow us on Instagram: @HiveNurseJoin the Conversation on LinkedIn: Hive NurseVisit our Website: HiveNurse.comLove the show? If you found value in this episode, please leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps other nurses find our "Hive" and grow our collective impact. Share the Buzz: Know a nurse who needs to hear this? Forward this episode to a colleague and help us evolve the profession together. Production Credits: Hosts/Executive Producers: Elizabeth Walters Miller, Ashley KellishAudio Engineering & Sound Design: Andrew Burchins Audio P...

  4. Sep 12

    The Nursing Job Market Paradox: How to Stand Out and Work Your Network | The Official Podcast of HIVE Nurse

    In this episode of Inside the Hive, hosts Elizabeth and Ashley dive deep into the confusing "job market paradox" affecting the nursing profession today. While headlines warn of a massive, growing nursing shortage, many qualified candidates—from seasoned practitioners to new graduates—are finding it incredibly difficult to land a job. The hosts break down the startling reality behind the numbers, discussing how frozen budgets and a 3% drop in the national hiring rate are leaving hospitals short-staffed and hurting patient care, even as hundreds of applicants fight for just a handful of specialized roles. Sharing their own personal career struggles and success stories, Elizabeth and Ashley reveal why traditional "cold" applications no longer work and offer actionable strategies to help you stand out. Learn how to successfully clean up and build out your LinkedIn profile, strategically leverage your personal network for "warm" introductions, and remain versatile to successfully navigate this challenging job market. Take the Next Step in Your Career Earn While You Learn: We know how valuable your time is. That’s why select episodes of Hive Nurse | Inside the Hive are eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits. Enhance your practice and stay compliant with your board requirements simply by listening to our expert interviews and completing a brief post-episode evaluation. Look for the "CE Eligible" tag in the episode titles to start earning credits today. Connect with the Hive: Follow us on Instagram: @HiveNurseJoin the Conversation on LinkedIn: Hive NurseVisit our Website: HiveNurse.comLove the show? If you found value in this episode, please leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps other nurses find our "Hive" and grow our collective impact. Share the Buzz: Know a nurse who needs to hear this? Forward this episode to a colleague and help us evolve the profession together. Production Credits: Hosts/Executive Producers: Elizabeth Walters Miller, Ashley KellishAudio Engineering & Sound Design: Andrew Burchins Audio P...

  5. Aug 1

    Closing the Healthcare Gap from Hospital to Home (feat. Marlayna Gran & Joel Shaffer) | The Official Podcast of HIVE Nurse

    In this episode of Inside the Hive, Ashley and Elizabeth sit down with nursing experts Marina and Joel to discuss the critical challenges facing healthcare and nursing today. Marina, a nurse residency program director, and Joel, an experienced nurse currently working on the insurance side, dive into the persistent issue of miscommunication in patient transitions. Together, the panel explores how a disjointed system often leaves patients falling through the cracks once they leave acute care. Key topics discussed include: Social Determinants of Health: How factors like food insecurity and lack of transportation heavily impact patient outcomes post-discharge. Debunking Insurance Myths: A look into the supportive role insurance nurses play, from coordinating home care to stepping up in life-saving emergencies. Empowering New Graduate Nurses: Practical strategies for new nurses to build better patient rapport, look beyond their computer screens, and utilize the powerful phrase "tell me more" to discover hidden patient needs. Fostering Cross-Pollination: The importance of breaking down the walls between insurance companies, hospital case managers, and home environment support to improve overall continuity of care. Note: Members of Hive Nurse can earn one hour of continuing education (CE) credit by listening to this episode and completing the follow-up quiz on the official website. Take the Next Step in Your Career Earn While You Learn: We know how valuable your time is. That’s why select episodes of Hive Nurse | Inside the Hive are eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits. Enhance your practice and stay compliant with your board requirements simply by listening to our expert interviews and completing a brief post-episode evaluation. Look for the "CE Eligible" tag in the episode titles to start earning credits today. Connect with the Hive: Follow us on Instagram: @HiveNurseJoin the Conversation on LinkedIn: Hive NurseVisit our Website: HiveNurse.comLove the show? If you found value in this episode, please leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps other nurses find our "Hive" and grow our collective impact. Share the Buzz: Know a nurse who needs to hear this? Forward this episode to a colleague and help us evolve the profession together. Production Credits: Hosts/Executive Producers: Elizabeth Walters Miller, Ashley KellishAudio Engineering & Sound Design: Andrew Burchins Audio P...

  6. Jul 29

    "Be the Nurse You Want to Work With" (feat. Joy Hazard & Marlayna Gran) | The Official Podcast of HIVE Nurse

    Transitioning from the academic bubble of nursing school to the high-stakes reality of the unit can be a major shock to the system. In this episode, our panel of nurses sits down to unpack the emotional and professional hurdles of stepping onto the floor, and discusses how both new graduates and veteran staff can collaborate to build a culture of genuine support. We dive deep into the power of vulnerability—exploring why leaving the "perfect grades" mindset behind and simply saying "I don't know" is actually a profound sign of competence and safety. Our experienced nurses share why they want to hear your questions, and how normalizing constructive feedback is a vital part of the job, whether it's your first week or your fifteenth year at the bedside. Plus, we explore how storytelling serves as the ultimate tool for connection. Hear why preceptors sharing their early bedside mistakes and new grads voicing their biggest fears can bridge the experience gap and create unbreakable team dynamics. Finally, we take a moment to celebrate our senior staff, recognizing their immense impact, and unpack our ultimate team philosophy: Be the nurse you want to work with. Key Takeaways from This Episode: The Academic Shift: How to successfully transition from a grade-focused mindset to a unit-based reality.The Power of "I Don't Know": Why asking questions isn't a sign of insecurity, but a hallmark of a competent, safe nurse.Normalizing Feedback: How to give and gracefully accept constructive criticism at any stage of your career.Storytelling on the Floor: How preceptors and new grads can use personal stories of past mistakes and current fears to build trust.Uplifting Senior Staff: Recognizing the irreplaceable value and ongoing impact of experienced nurses.Grab your coffee, finish up your charting, and tune in to an honest conversation dedicated to growing together at the bedside! Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your audio! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode.Take the Next Step in Your Career Earn While You Learn: We know how valuable your time is. That’s why select episodes of Hive Nurse | Inside the Hive are eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits. Enhance your practice and stay compliant with your board requirements simply by listening to our expert interviews and completing a brief post-episode evaluation. Look for the "CE Eligible" tag in the episode titles to start earning credits today. Connect with the Hive: Follow us on Instagram: @HiveNurseJoin the Conversation on LinkedIn: Hive NurseVisit our Website: HiveNurse.comLove the show? If you found value in this episode, please leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps other nurses find our "Hive" and grow our collective impact. Share the Buzz: Know a nurse who needs to hear this? Forward this episode to a colleague and help us evolve the profession together. Production Credits: Hosts/Executive Producers: Elizabeth Walters Miller, Ashley KellishAudio Engineering & Sound Design: Andrew Burchins Audio P...

  7. Jul 25

    Celebrating the Wins, Restoring the Passion, and the Future of Nursing (feat. Margot Osterman & Chelsea Ferguson) | The Official Podcast of HIVE Nurse

    In this episode of Inside the Hive, the official podcast of Hive Nurse, hosts Elizabeth and Ashley sit down with two dedicated nurses—Margot, a new graduate working in the Neuro ICU, and Chelsea, an experienced nurse practitioner—to shift the conversation away from the hardships of healthcare and focus on what keeps nurses in the profession. Our guests share their personal journeys into nursing, from childhood inspirations to powerful moments of patient connection. Together, they discuss the vital importance of celebrating "small wins," the power of peer support, and navigating the difficult transition from orientation to the grind of daily shifts. Looking ahead, Margot and Chelsea share their vision for the future of the profession. They call for a supportive shift in leadership, better preparation and more passionate educators in nursing school, and a return to the core values of patient care. Tune in for an inspiring, emotional, and honest conversation about the heart of nursing! Want to earn continuing education (CE) credit for listening? Join the Hive for $19 a month to take a quick quiz and receive one hour of CE credit! Take the Next Step in Your Career Earn While You Learn: We know how valuable your time is. That’s why select episodes of Hive Nurse | Inside the Hive are eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits. Enhance your practice and stay compliant with your board requirements simply by listening to our expert interviews and completing a brief post-episode evaluation. Look for the "CE Eligible" tag in the episode titles to start earning credits today. Connect with the Hive: Follow us on Instagram: @HiveNurseJoin the Conversation on LinkedIn: Hive NurseVisit our Website: HiveNurse.comLove the show? If you found value in this episode, please leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps other nurses find our "Hive" and grow our collective impact. Share the Buzz: Know a nurse who needs to hear this? Forward this episode to a colleague and help us evolve the profession together. Production Credits: Hosts/Executive Producers: Elizabeth Walters Miller, Ashley KellishAudio Engineering & Sound Design: Andrew Burchins Audio P...

  8. Jul 22

    Shifting from Patient-Centered to Staff-Centered Nursing Care (feat. Dr. Deanna Stewart, Dr. An'gelique Spencer, & Derek Miller) | The Official Podcast of HIVE Nurse

    In this episode of Inside the Hive, we are coming to you from our launch event weekend to break down the current state of nursing. Joined by Dr. Angelique Spencer (Clinical Manager, NE Region of a value-based population company), Dr. Deanna Stewart (Associate Director of Behavioral Health Utilization Management and Case Management), and Derek Miller (Outreach Education for the JC Burn Center at UNC Hospitals), we dive deep into the daily challenges modern nurses face. What We Discuss: The High-Acuity Burnout Cycle: How high patient loads, severe patient acuity, and the transition from academia to daily practice are leading to burnout, moral injury, and staff turnover. 7Breaking Barriers Beyond Bedside Care: Addressing the social determinants of health and navigating complex, chronic patient and family situations. 8Adopting a Staff-Centered Approach: Why healthcare leaders must shift focus toward proactive staff support, individualized learning opportunities, and treating nursing staff as the primary customer. 9Investment vs. Overhead: Rethinking the classic debate of whether nursing is merely an operational expense or a high-value investment, referencing the ongoing efforts of the Commission on Nurse Reimbursement. 10Tune in to discover how embracing a "beginner’s mind" and utilizing data can help us reimagine how we support, mentor, and cultivate the next generation of nurses. Looking to earn CE credits for listening to today's conversation? Visit hivenurse.com to learn how you can become a member for $19 a month and unlock valuable tools, tricks, and resources. Take the Next Step in Your Career Earn While You Learn: We know how valuable your time is. That’s why select episodes of Hive Nurse | Inside the Hive are eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits. Enhance your practice and stay compliant with your board requirements simply by listening to our expert interviews and completing a brief post-episode evaluation. Look for the "CE Eligible" tag in the episode titles to start earning credits today. Connect with the Hive: Follow us on Instagram: @HiveNurseJoin the Conversation on LinkedIn: Hive NurseVisit our Website: HiveNurse.comLove the show? If you found value in this episode, please leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps other nurses find our "Hive" and grow our collective impact. Share the Buzz: Know a nurse who needs to hear this? Forward this episode to a colleague and help us evolve the profession together. Production Credits: Hosts/Executive Producers: Elizabeth Walters Miller, Ashley KellishAudio Engineering & Sound Design: Andrew Burchins Audio P...

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Welcome to Inside the HIVE: the podcast exploring frontline resilience, collective intelligence, and breakthrough innovation redefining the nursing profession. Hosted by Dr. Elizabeth Miller Walters and Dr. Ashley Kellish. Whether you are a new graduate nurse finding your footing, a DNP student bridging theory to clinical practice, an experienced RN seeking burnout prevention strategies, or an aspiring nursepreneur launching your own business, Inside the HIVE is your go-to career guide and community. Each week, we deliver candid conversations with frontline clinicians, healthcare innovators, and industry trailblazers tackling the issues that matter most: Nurse Leadership & Unit Culture: Evidence-based strategies to create healthy work environments, improve retention, and foster resilient clinical teams.Career Growth & Advanced Practice: Clear guidance on moving from bedside to boardroom, earning advanced degrees (MSN, DNP, PhD), and finding your specialty niche.Nurse Entrepreneurship (The Nursepreneur): Inspiring blueprints from nurses building independent businesses, consulting agencies, and reclaiming professional autonomy.Workplace Advocacy & Mental Health: Actionable discussions on moral injury, workplace safety, boundary setting, and overcoming nurse burnout.Healthcare Innovation & Practice: Bridging clinical research, evidence-based practice, and policy changes directly to patient care. Stop navigating your career alone.  Subscribe to Inside the HIVE on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform, and join a growing movement dedicated to elevating, empowering, and transforming the future of nursing. Learn more and connect with the community at hivenurse.com.

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  • Creator
    HIVE Nurse
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 HIVE Nurse
  • Show Website
    Inside the HIVE