THE HIVE
At The Hive Nursing Development, we’re here to help nurses and midwives grow, lead, and thrive throughout their careers.
We provide:
Recruitment preparation
Leadership coaching
Strategic career planning
Personalised mentoring
Wellness practices to prevent burnout and ensure long-term success
With over 40 years of combined nursing and healthcare leadership experience, we’ve helped more than 2,000 nurses and midwives unlock their potential and advance with confidence.
We’re passionate about helping you reconnect with your purpose and create a meaningful impact - both in your life and the wider healthcare system.


Use our ebooks to write a powerful resume that gets you noticed or prepare for that next job interview.

Work with us 1-on-1. We can provide a critique of your CV or help you dial in your interview prep.

For nurses focused on long-term career goals. Work directly with an industry expert for 3+ months.

The Hive Nursing Development was created to address a critical gap in nursing and midwifery careers: the lack of structured, real-world leadership, recruitment, and career development support delivered by people who have actually led in healthcare.
Founded by Lisa Lucas, award-winning nurse leader and healthcare executive, The Hive exists to empower nurses and midwives at every stage of their career from early practice through to executive leadership.
We are built on a simple but powerful belief: nurses grow best when supported by nurses who understand the realities of the profession.

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