About Us
RN Hive is a community built by nurses, for nurses. We’re a group of passionate nursing professionals dedicated to empowering the next generation through education, mentorship, and support.
Every nurse thriving. Every patient safer.
Our Mission
We empower nurses to lead with confidence, elevate their practice, achieve meaningful success, and protect what matters most — patients, each other, and the future of nursing.
Our Vision
A world where every nurse feels valued, supported, and unshakeably strong — personally and professionally.
Our Values
Helping nurses LEAP into leadership, growth, and purpose.
- Lead — We act with initiative and influence to drive change.
- Elevate — We invest in continuous growth and advancement.
- Achieve — We deliver safe, high-quality care with pride and excellence.
- Protect — We foster a culture of safety, wellbeing, and respect.
Meet the Team
We formed RN Hive because nurses deserve a place to LEAP - to Lead with confidence, Elevate their practice through growth and mentorship, Achieve meaningful success in patient care and career development, and Protect their wellbeing and purpose.
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Co-Founder
Karina Rico-Arango is a Director of Nursing committed to developing confident, empowered nurses and leaders who deliver exceptional care. With expertise in critical care, oncology, infection prevention, operational excellence, and professional development, she has led initiatives that improve patient outcomes, reduce nurse turnover, and strengthen team performance.
Karina has standardized nursing practices, built strong cultures across units and systems, optimized processes for efficiency and sustainability, and mentored both frontline nurses and leaders in creating inclusive, high-performing environments. She has also contributed to clinical research, infection control initiatives, and quality improvement projects that elevate care delivery and support multidisciplinary collaboration.
Driven by a deep belief that nurses deserve to feel supported, valued, and empowered, Karina co-founded RN Hive™ — a community where nurses and nursing leaders can grow, connect, and lead without sacrificing wellbeing. She is committed to creating healthcare environments where every nurse can thrive personally and professionally.
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Co-Founder
Laura Wilkinson is a Director of Nursing dedicated to developing confident, empowered nurses who deliver exceptional care. With expertise in critical care, rapid response, professional development, patient safety, and language access, she has led systemwide improvements that elevate the nursing profession.
Laura has standardized dialysis services, strengthened interpreter access workflows, improved patient throughput, and co-authored research decreasing pressure ulcer incidence in critical care. She also coaches leaders in building strong cultures and consistent standards of practice across clinical teams.
Driven by a deep belief that nurses deserve to feel valued, prepared, and supported, Laura founded RN Hive™ — a community where nurses can grow, connect, and lead without sacrificing wellbeing. She is committed to creating environments where every nurse can thrive personally and professionally.
— Idowu Koyenikan
Our Commitment
To support nurses at every stage of their career — from students and new graduates to experienced clinicians and leaders — through educational resources, mentoring, and inspirational stories that help us all stay connected to the heart of our profession. We understand the demands of an ever-changing healthcare system and the weight nurses carry every day. As the profession evolves, many new nurses feel less supported than ever before.
That’s why RN Hive exists — to create a community of nurses helping nurses, where we uplift one another, share knowledge, and grow together.
Through collaboration, partnership, and shared experience, we’re building a supportive space where nurses can study smarter, grow stronger, and thrive together.