Sisterly Advice: The Nurse Leadership Podcast

RN Hive
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Sisterly Advice: The Nurse Leadership Podcast, sponsored by RN Hive, is a reflective space for nurse leaders, educators, and aspiring leaders. We share honest conversations shaped by lived experience as nurses and leaders—exploring lessons learned, leadership identity, and what it takes to grow without losing purpose. This podcast bridges the realities of bedside nursing with the responsibility of leadership, offering thoughtful insight for those committed to personal and professional growth. Learn more about RN Hive at RNhive.org

Episodes

  1. MAY 3

    Episode 6: Busy Manager vs Purposeful Leader in Nursing

    Are you managing tasks or actually leading people? In this episode of the Sisterly Advice Podcast, Karina and Laura break down one of the most important distinctions in nursing leadership: the difference between a busy manager and a purposeful leader. If you've ever finished a week completely exhausted but unable to account for what you actually accomplished — this episode is for you. They explore how purposeful leaders move from reactive to proactive, build deep knowledge of their team's strengths and passions, and create systems that function without them. You'll also hear practical exercises to help you honestly evaluate your own leadership behaviors and start making meaningful shifts. In this episode: Why always "doing" is actually holding your team backHow to use reflection to break the cycle of busynessThe vacation test: will your unit survive without you?Prioritizing with the Must / Need / Want frameworkHow to reclaim time from meetings and emailsWhether you're a new charge nurse or a seasoned nurse leader, this conversation will challenge you to ask why — and give you the tools to lead with more intention. 🎙️ RN Hive — Leadership wisdom for nurses, by nurses.  Learn more at RNHive.org

    27 min

  2. APR 19

    Episode 5 The Unwritten Rules of Leadership: Setting the Temperature in Your Unit

    In this episode of the Sister Advice Podcast, Karina and Laura from RN Hive dive into the expectations no one tells you about when you step into a leadership role. From setting the cultural temperature of your unit to closing the gap between administration and staff, they unpack how your everyday actions — the way you walk past a coworker, the words you use when sharing a new directive, or how you respond to a patient concern — become the unspoken values your entire team adopts. Topics covered: Why leaders are constantly being watched and how that shapes team behaviorHow to communicate the "why" behind metrics, policies, and difficult decisionsConnecting patient experience to safety — not customer serviceThe gap between how patients perceive time vs. how staff experience itWhy proactive patient advocacy starts with how leaders model itSetting the right tone from the very first interviewWhether you're a new leader finding your footing or a seasoned manager looking to be more intentional, this episode will challenge you to reflect on the temperature you're setting — and how to use it as your most powerful leadership tool. Visit RNHive.org for more

    25 min

  3. APR 5

    Ep. 4 Lessons on Leading without Preparations

    In this episode of the Sisterly Advice Podcast, hosts Karina and Laura of RN Hive get real about what it's actually like to step into a leadership role without a roadmap. From earning trust on a new unit to navigating the fear of not being liked, they share the hard-won lessons they wish someone had told them on day one. Topics include the power of crucial conversations, modeling the behavior you want to see, rounding with intention, and why coaching your leaders matters just as much as coaching your team. Whether you're brand new to leadership or years in and still figuring it out — this one's for you.

    23 min

  4. MAR 14

    Episode 3: Organizing the Chaos of Leadership

    In this episode of the Sisterly Advice podcast, hosts Karina and Laura from RN Hive discuss organizational systems for nursing leaders. They share practical strategies for managing email overload, prioritizing tasks, and reducing the overwhelming feeling that comes with leadership roles in healthcare. The conversation also touches on the importance of mentorship, self-awareness, and leveraging each other's strengths to become more effective leaders.

    27 min
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Sisterly Advice: The Nurse Leadership Podcast, sponsored by RN Hive, is a reflective space for nurse leaders, educators, and aspiring leaders. We share honest conversations shaped by lived experience as nurses and leaders—exploring lessons learned, leadership identity, and what it takes to grow without losing purpose. This podcast bridges the realities of bedside nursing with the responsibility of leadership, offering thoughtful insight for those committed to personal and professional growth. Learn more about RN Hive at RNhive.org

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