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.
What Eight Conversations Taught Us About Nurse Leadership
After eight Sisterly Advice™ conversations, several lessons continued to surface. From self-awareness and clear feedback to prioritization, community, and purpose, these are the leadership principles we keep returning to.
You Are the Thermostat: How Nurse Leaders Shape Unit Culture without Realizing it.
What nurse leaders say matters—but what they model matters more. Learn how your daily presence shapes unit culture, influences team behavior, and impacts patient outcomes more than any policy or directive.
So You Want to Become a Nurse: What No One Tells You.
Becoming a nurse is more than earning a degree — it’s stepping into a profession that will challenge, stretch, and transform you. Here’s what no one tells new nurses and students before they begin the journey.