Sisterly Advice: The Nurse Leadership Podcast

In this episode of the Sisterly Advice Podcast, Karina and Laura of RN Hive take a closer look at reactive leadership — not from the leader's perspective, but through the eyes of the team. From eroding psychological safety to stunted growth, incomplete development, and silent cultures, they break down the real cost of leading from a place of chaos. Drawing on personal stories from bedside nur...

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 ex...

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...

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 behavio...

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 eac...

EPISODE 2 — Compassion Fatigue in Leadership Compassion fatigue doesn’t just happen at the bedside — leaders feel it too. In this episode, we talk about what compassion fatigue looks like in leadership, how it impacts the way we show up for our teams, and simple ways to recover before burnout takes over. A short and honest sisterly conversation for anyone leading with heart.

In the very first episode of the Sisterly Advice Podcast, Laura and Karina invite you into a familiar space — their car rides. These conversations, once private reflections between friends, became the foundation for RN Hive and this podcast. As nursing leaders shaped by the challenges of COVID and the realities of leadership, they share who they are, what RN Hive stands for, and how their experien...