In this episode of Inside the Hive, Ashley and Elizabeth sit down with nursing experts Marina and Joel to discuss the critical challenges facing healthcare and nursing today.

Marina, a nurse residency program director, and Joel, an experienced nurse currently working on the insurance side, dive into the persistent issue of miscommunication in patient transitions. Together, the panel explores how a disjointed system often leaves patients falling through the cracks once they leave acute care.

Key topics discussed include:

• Social Determinants of Health: How factors like food insecurity and lack of transportation heavily impact patient outcomes post-discharge.
  
  
• Debunking Insurance Myths: A look into the supportive role insurance nurses play, from coordinating home care to stepping up in life-saving emergencies.
  
  
• Empowering New Graduate Nurses: Practical strategies for new nurses to build better patient rapport, look beyond their computer screens, and utilize the powerful phrase "tell me more" to discover hidden patient needs.
  
  
• Fostering Cross-Pollination: The importance of breaking down the walls between insurance companies, hospital case managers, and home environment support to improve overall continuity of care.
  
  

Note: Members of Hive Nurse can earn one hour of continuing education (CE) credit by listening to this episode and completing the follow-up quiz on the official website.

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Transitioning from the academic bubble of nursing school to the high-stakes reality of the unit can be a major shock to the system. In this episode, our panel of nurses sits down to unpack the emotional and professional hurdles of stepping onto the floor, and discusses how both new graduates and veteran staff can collaborate to build a culture of genuine support.

We dive deep into the power of vulnerability—exploring why leaving the "perfect grades" mindset behind and simply saying "I don't know" is actually a profound sign of competence and safety. Our experienced nurses share why they want to hear your questions, and how normalizing constructive feedback is a vital part of the job, whether it's your first week or your fifteenth year at the bedside.

Plus, we explore how storytelling serves as the ultimate tool for connection. Hear why preceptors sharing their early bedside mistakes and new grads voicing their biggest fears can bridge the experience gap and create unbreakable team dynamics. Finally, we take a moment to celebrate our senior staff, recognizing their immense impact, and unpack our ultimate team philosophy: Be the nurse you want to work with.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

• The Academic Shift: How to successfully transition from a grade-focused mindset to a unit-based reality.
• The Power of "I Don't Know": Why asking questions isn't a sign of insecurity, but a hallmark of a competent, safe nurse.
• Normalizing Feedback: How to give and gracefully accept constructive criticism at any stage of your career.
• Storytelling on the Floor: How preceptors and new grads can use personal stories of past mistakes and current fears to build trust.
• Uplifting Senior Staff: Recognizing the irreplaceable value and ongoing impact of experienced nurses.

Grab your coffee, finish up your charting, and tune in to an honest conversation dedicated to growing together at the bedside!

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Earn While You Learn: We know how valuable your time is. That’s why select episodes of Hive Nurse | Inside the Hive are eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits. Enhance your practice and stay compliant with your board requirements simply by listening to our expert interviews and completing a brief post-episode evaluation. Look for the "CE Eligible" tag in the episode titles to start earning credits today.

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In this episode of Inside the Hive, the official podcast of Hive Nurse, hosts Elizabeth and Ashley sit down with two dedicated nurses—Margot, a new graduate working in the Neuro ICU, and Chelsea, an experienced nurse practitioner—to shift the conversation away from the hardships of healthcare and focus on what keeps nurses in the profession.

Our guests share their personal journeys into nursing, from childhood inspirations to powerful moments of patient connection. Together, they discuss the vital importance of celebrating "small wins," the power of peer support, and navigating the difficult transition from orientation to the grind of daily shifts.

Looking ahead, Margot and Chelsea share their vision for the future of the profession. They call for a supportive shift in leadership, better preparation and more passionate educators in nursing school, and a return to the core values of patient care. Tune in for an inspiring, emotional, and honest conversation about the heart of nursing!

Want to earn continuing education (CE) credit for listening? Join the Hive for $19 a month to take a quick quiz and receive one hour of CE credit!

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Earn While You Learn: We know how valuable your time is. That’s why select episodes of Hive Nurse | Inside the Hive are eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits. Enhance your practice and stay compliant with your board requirements simply by listening to our expert interviews and completing a brief post-episode evaluation. Look for the "CE Eligible" tag in the episode titles to start earning credits today.

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In this episode of Inside the Hive, we are coming to you from our launch event weekend to break down the current state of nursing. Joined by Dr. Angelique Spencer (Clinical Manager, NE Region of a value-based population company), Dr. Deanna Stewart (Associate Director of Behavioral Health Utilization Management and Case Management), and Derek Miller (Outreach Education for the JC Burn Center at UNC Hospitals), we dive deep into the daily challenges modern nurses face.

What We Discuss:

• The High-Acuity Burnout Cycle: How high patient loads, severe patient acuity, and the transition from academia to daily practice are leading to burnout, moral injury, and staff turnover.
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• Breaking Barriers Beyond Bedside Care: Addressing the social determinants of health and navigating complex, chronic patient and family situations.
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• Adopting a Staff-Centered Approach: Why healthcare leaders must shift focus toward proactive staff support, individualized learning opportunities, and treating nursing staff as the primary customer.
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• Investment vs. Overhead: Rethinking the classic debate of whether nursing is merely an operational expense or a high-value investment, referencing the ongoing efforts of the Commission on Nurse Reimbursement.
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Tune in to discover how embracing a "beginner’s mind" and utilizing data can help us reimagine how we support, mentor, and cultivate the next generation of nurses.

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Earn While You Learn: We know how valuable your time is. That’s why select episodes of Hive Nurse | Inside the Hive are eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits. Enhance your practice and stay compliant with your board requirements simply by listening to our expert interviews and completing a brief post-episode evaluation. Look for the "CE Eligible" tag in the episode titles to start earning credits today.

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Join hosts Elizabeth and Ashley for the official launch weekend of the Inside the Hive podcast. In this episode, they sit down with special guests, mentors, and nursing industry leaders Dr. Julee Waldrop and Greta Rosler to discuss the current vulnerable state of the healthcare profession. The conversation dives deep into the concept of self-efficacy—the belief in one's own abilities—and how returning to the basics of evidence-based practice can empower nurses to overcome limiting beliefs and thrive. The panel shares actionable advice for faculty, bedside nurses, and managers on cultivating leadership, fostering positive workplace communication, and driving meaningful change in healthcare systems.

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Earn While You Learn: We know how valuable your time is. That’s why select episodes of Hive Nurse | Inside the Hive are eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits. Enhance your practice and stay compliant with your board requirements simply by listening to our expert interviews and completing a brief post-episode evaluation. Look for the "CE Eligible" tag in the episode titles to start earning credits today.

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• Follow us on Instagram: @HiveNurse
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In this episode of Inside the Hive, we are joined by esteemed nurse practitioner and associate journal editor Dr. Julie Waldrop to demystify the nursing publication process. We explore why many nurses feel intimidated by the prospect of sharing their work and how to overcome the structural and personal barriers that often stand in the way.

Key takeaways from our discussion include:

• Overcoming Personal Limiting Beliefs: Many nurses carry the belief that they cannot write well, often stemming from negative feedback received as far back as grade school or early college. We discuss how to shed these beliefs and recognize that clinical expertise is the true foundation of a great story.
• The Power of Mentorship and Support: For novice authors, finding a mentor who can offer support and tips is essential. We introduce the concept of a "pre-peer review," where a trusted colleague provides feedback before formal submission.
• Starting with Case Studies: We highlight case studies as an accessible entry point for practicing clinicians. These allow nurses to focus on specific patient encounters they are already intimately familiar with.
• Navigating Structural Barriers: Current publication systems are heavily academic, which can make them feel inaccessible and time-consuming for clinicians who lack dedicated time for scholarship in their regular workflows.
• Reimagining Peer Review: Peer review should be viewed as a developmental process rather than a punitive one. We call for more clinical experts to serve as reviewers, focusing on the practical validity and evidence-based nature of the work rather than just grammar and structure.
• Expanding Dissemination Formats: We discuss a future where dissemination includes a wider spectrum of evidence-based formats, such as blogs, YouTube channels, and podcasts, to ensure that nursing voices are more widely heard.
• Focusing on Impact Over Validation: The ultimate goal of sharing our stories and research should be to impact patient care and help others, moving away from publishing as merely a "check-box" for professional advancement or personal ego.

Join us as we challenge the current paradigm and encourage every nurse to reclaim their voice in the world of professional scholarship

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Earn While You Learn: We know how valuable your time is. That’s why select episodes of Hive Nurse | Inside the Hive are eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits. Enhance your practice and stay compliant with your board requirements simply by listening to our expert interviews and completing a brief post-episode evaluation. Look for the "CE Eligible" tag in the episode titles to start earning credits today.

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Happy Valentine's Day from Inside the Hive! In this special holiday episode, we’re putting aside the charts and the caffeine runs to talk about the heart of the matter: why we truly love being nurses. We are thrilled to be joined by Jessica Ocon, a Nurse Specialist, who shares her unique perspective on the profession.

Nursing is often called a "labor of love," and today we explore exactly what that means. From the profound privilege of being there for a patient’s hardest moments to the unparalleled bond formed with our fellow "work family," we’re sharing the stories that keep us coming back shift after shift.

Join us as we celebrate:

• The Human Connection: Why the relationships we build with our patients are the ultimate reward.
• The "Aha" Moments: Those specific instances that remind us we are exactly where we’re meant to be.
• Heart-to-Heart Advice: How to rediscover your passion for nursing if you’re feeling the burnout.

Whether you're a veteran RN, a new grad, or a nursing student, this episode is a love letter to the profession. Grab your favorite beverage and settle in for some much-needed inspiration.

How are you celebrating your love for nursing today? Send us a Fan Mail and let us know!

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Earn While You Learn: We know how valuable your time is. That’s why select episodes of Hive Nurse | Inside the Hive are eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits. Enhance your practice and stay compliant with your board requirements simply by listening to our expert interviews and completing a brief post-episode evaluation. Look for the "CE Eligible" tag in the episode titles to start earning credits today.

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Elizabeth Walters hosts this episode of Inside the Hive sponsored by Hive Nurse, featuring Rhoda Summer. Rhoda Summer is working to "shake up the way that we do things" regarding preparing nurses who are "practice ready" and offers insight into the first-year new graduate experience.

About Rhoda Summer

Rhoda Summer is an experienced nurse who has worked in almost every area of nursing, including med-surge, pediatrics, oncology, ICU, and subacute care. She ultimately loved working in long-term care. After a surgery prevented her from performing bedside nursing, she created her "dream job" by starting a business teaching nursing students how to pass the NCLEX. Her approach to teaching the NCLEX is individualized, focusing on how each person learns.

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Earn While You Learn: We know how valuable your time is. That’s why select episodes of Hive Nurse | Inside the Hive are eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits. Enhance your practice and stay compliant with your board requirements simply by listening to our expert interviews and completing a brief post-episode evaluation. Look for the "CE Eligible" tag in the episode titles to start earning credits today.

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In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on our own nursing journeys and diving deep into the world of terminal degrees. Whether you’re curious about the difference between a PhD, an EdD, and a DNP, or you’re just trying to figure out what your next career move looks like, we’ve got you covered.

We break down:

• The "Alphabet Soup" of Nursing: A clear look at doctoral degrees versus certifications like the APRN.
• The Power of the DNP: How we use "systems-level thinking" to take new research and get it into practice in 2 years instead of 17.
• Our Personal Stories: Ashley shares her transition from nurse manager to full-time faculty, and Elizabeth explains her "pragmatic" and financial approach to getting her NP and DNP simultaneously.

Nursing is one of the few careers where you can completely reinvent yourself without ever leaving the profession. We’re here to encourage you to say "yes" to the next opportunity and keep growing your own "hive."

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Earn While You Learn: We know how valuable your time is. That’s why select episodes of Hive Nurse | Inside the Hive are eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits. Enhance your practice and stay compliant with your board requirements simply by listening to our expert interviews and completing a brief post-episode evaluation. Look for the "CE Eligible" tag in the episode titles to start earning credits today.

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This episode dives into one of the most pressing issues in healthcare today: the "Practice-Readiness Gap." While nursing school prepares students to pass the NCLEX, does it truly prepare them for the realities of the hospital floor?

We are "breaking the wall" between academia and clinical practice. Our guests discuss the disconnect that leads to new-grad burnout just six months into the job and explore why the traditional 1:1 student-to-patient clinical model might be doing more harm than good. From the impact of Magnet status on hiring to the "secret weapon" of having worked as a nursing assistant, we examine what it actually takes to transition from a student to a high-performing RN.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The NCLEX vs. The Bedside: Why preparing for a high-stakes exam often comes at the cost of clinical reality.
• The Reality Shock: Understanding why new grads are leaving the profession and how "practice readiness" can prevent early-career burnout.
• Post-Pandemic Challenges: How the decrease in clinical hours since COVID-19 has reshaped nursing education.
• Solutions for the Future: Strategic shifts like engaging bedside nurses as faculty, moving from 12-hour to 8-hour precepting shifts, and aligning curricula with the new AACN Essentials.

Whether you are a nursing student, a clinical instructor, or a hospital administrator, this episode is a roadmap for how we can think differently about training to ensure the next generation of the "Hive" is built to last.

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Earn While You Learn: We know how valuable your time is. That’s why select episodes of Hive Nurse | Inside the Hive are eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits. Enhance your practice and stay compliant with your board requirements simply by listening to our expert interviews and completing a brief post-episode evaluation. Look for the "CE Eligible" tag in the episode titles to start earning credits today.

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Love the show? If you found value in this episode, please leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps other nurses find our "Hive" and grow our collective impact.

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• Audio Engineering & Sound Design: Andrew Burchins Audio P...