RN Hive Blog
Leadership articles, educational series, and practical tools for nurse leaders.
Featuring the Sisterly Advice™ educational leadership series inspired by the Sisterly Advice™ Podcast, along other original RN Hive educational content.
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Leadership Has Nothing to Do With Your Title: Lessons From Helen Loflin on Influence, Trust, and Showing Up Without Authority
Leadership isn't defined by a title. It's built through trust, relationships, and the ability to influence others. In this episode of Sisterly Advice™, Helen Loflin shares lessons from her nursing leadership journey, including how she earned trust in an unfamiliar hospital, led without formal authority, and kept patient care at the center of every decision. Discover practical insights for leading with purpose, regardless of your position.
Intent vs. Impact: Why Good Intentions Don't Always Produce Good Feedback and What to Do About It
You intended to help, but your feedback was received as criticism. Why does this happen? Explore the gap between intent and impact, and discover how nurse leaders can use curiosity, clear communication, and reflection to build trust and create a healthier feedback culture. Inspired by Sisterly Advice™ Podcast, Season 1, Episode 9.
Beyond the Symptom: Closing the Gap and Setting Clear Expectations
Not every performance issue has the same cause. Learn how to distinguish between skill, will, and system gaps so you can set clear expectations, provide meaningful support, and turn feedback into lasting improvement.
The Interview Is the First Day of Onboarding: How Feedback During Hiring Builds the Culture You Want
Most nurse leaders see interviews as evaluations. The strongest leaders see them as the beginning of a relationship. Learn how real-time feedback during hiring builds trust, models culture, and creates the foundation for stronger nurse retention.
Why Hiring in a Panic is the Costliest Mistake a Nurse Leader Can Make
When staffing shortages create pressure to fill positions quickly, many nurse leaders make the same costly mistake: hiring to fill a vacancy instead of hiring to strengthen a team. Learn how intentional hiring, behavioral interviewing, and culture-focused recruitment can improve retention, morale, and long-term team performance.
Metrics Are Not the Enemy: How Nurse Leaders Can Translate Data Into a Human Story
Most nurse leaders don’t struggle with metrics because they’re wrong.
They struggle because no one has ever translated them into something that connects to real patient care.