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In this historic episode, Elizabeth sits down with her students the first Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) cohort at UNC Pembroke—the first students in the university's history to earn doctoral degrees. Our conversation dives deep into the emotional and professional journey of the last few years.

The transition from student to "Doctor" is more than just a title change; it is the culmination of rigorous clinical hours,...

What happens when the skills you mastered at the bedside—advocacy, critical thinking, and rapid problem-solving—are applied to the world of business? For many nurses, the leap into entrepreneurship is the ultimate cure for burnout, but it also requires a complete reimagining of what it means to be a "healthcare provider."

In this episode, we sat down with Sara Aleem, CEO and Founder of Elysian Medicina Digital Marketing to...

What does the transition from the classroom to the "real world" actually look like in 2025? In this episode, we sit down with recent graduate Alexa Wojnovich to discuss the highs, lows, and unexpected turns of finishing her degree and entering the workforce.

Alexa shares her "boots-on-the-ground" perspective on everything from the modern job hunt to the psychological shift of leaving campus life behind. Whether y...

In this chilling episode, we pull back the curtain on the hidden dangers lurking within our healthcare system. While hospitals are places of healing, they are also sites where serious, sometimes terrifying, accidents occur. We explore the high-risk reality of patient safety, focusing specifically on the grave impact of patient falls—why they happen, and the catastrophic consequences that follow. We also delve into the broader world...

Are you a nurse feeling the weight of the everyday grind? Do the long shifts, the emotional toll, and the systemic pressures sometimes make you forget why you chose this incredible, demanding profession in the first place? You're not alone.

In this powerful and essential episode, we invite you to take a much-needed pause for reflection and renewal. We'll move beyond the burnout statistics and the sterile fluorescent lights...

You entered nursing with a vow to heal, to advocate, and to provide the best care. But what happens when the system prevents you from keeping that vow? What happens when you're forced to act, witness, or fail to prevent something that violates your deepest ethical beliefs?

This week, we take on a conversation that is often confused with burnout but is far more profound: Moral Injury. It's not about being tired; it's a...

The nursing floor is often a place of high stress, heavy emotional labor, and profound challenge. But what if it could also be a place of profound support, psychological safety, and professional flourishing?

This week, we move beyond just identifying problems and dive deep into actionable strategies that both frontline nurses and organizational leaders can use to actively cultivate a truly Healthy Work Environment (HWE). This isn&ap...

We often talk about the need for "healthy work environments," but what does that actually look like in practice? How can a nurse, a manager, or a new hire spot the difference between a high-functioning team and one that's just masking deep-seated issues?

This episode gives you the essential framework for assessing the health of any nursing team or unit, moving past surface-level metrics like low turnover to examine th...

Welcome to Inside the Hive, the official podcast from HIVENurse designed to empower you.

Are you looking to move forward in your nursing career, but feel isolated or overwhelmed by the pace of the profession? We believe every nurse deserves meaningful professional development and a genuine community that supports their growth, well-being, and practice.

Join us as we deliver the knowledge, connection, and shared purpose you need to th...