The FreshRN Podcast with Kati Kleber (Kati Kleber, MSN RN)
Explore every episode of The FreshRN Podcast with Kati Kleber
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| 21 Jul 2020 | I Finally Know What I’m Doing - Now What? | 00:38:05 | |
You are now clocking in with confidence, and you’re ready for the next challenge. But you enjoy your role, your team, and don’t want to change units or go back to school. In this episode, Kati, Amber, and Chelsea discuss some next steps you can take in your career now that you are no longer a newbie. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/s5e52-i-finally-know-what-im-doing-now-what/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 17 Apr 2025 | Which MSN Path Is Right for You? A Straightforward Guide for Nurses | 00:41:45 | |
Considering getting your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) but feeling totally overwhelmed by the options? You’re not alone. In this episode, I break down what an MSN actually is (and what it isn’t), the difference between clinical and non-clinical paths, and how to choose a program that aligns with your goals, not just what seems affordable or popular. You’ll learn:
Free Resource: Download my Nursing School Planner to compare programs, track costs, and reflect on your long-term goals → FreshRN.com/planner Read the full blog post: https://www.freshrn.com/msn-programs/ Want more support and clarity? Sign up for my email list → https://www.freshrn.com/email-sign-up/ | |||
| 22 Jun 2021 | Is Nursing Sustainable? | 00:27:55 | |
I get asked all the time, “Is Nursing Sustainable?”. Well, I go over this and answer that question in this episode of the Fresh RN podcast. I discuss:
Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/is-nursing-sustainable/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 13 Jul 2021 | Patient Pathways - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) | 00:53:25 | |
Join us as we discuss patient pathways for OMFS patients. Including a sample report on a theoretical whipple patient (grab your fav report sheet to practice!), common nursing priorities and needs, meds, education, and more. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/patient-pathways-omfs/ [FREE MINI COURSE] Nursing Report Basics for Med-Surg Nurses (includes my fav med-surg report sheet and my top abbreviations) I would use when taking report! https://courses.freshrn.com/p/med-surg-report-basics If you want to cut to the chase and take my comprehensive med-surg prep course, click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/med-surg-mindset Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 24 Mar 2022 | How to Study for the CCRN [Critical Care Certification Exam] | 00:55:39 | |
This week, I interviewed Nick McGowan, MSN RN CCRN. He is an expert critical care nurse with over 12 years of experience, and he’s here to discuss what he knows about the CCRN examination and certification for critical care nurses. We discuss how to study, what to look for in a review, how to know when you’re ready, and more. CCRN Academy (affiliate link): https://tinyurl.com/39544dzy Use coupon code KATI10 for 10% off. Free CCRN study plan download: https://tinyurl.com/99tjun49 Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/how-to-study-for-the-ccrn/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 14 Nov 2024 | RED FLAGS During the Nurse Interview Process | 00:24:44 | |
Are you preparing for a nursing job interview? Before you accept that offer, make sure you’re aware of the red flags that could signal a toxic work environment, burnout, or lack of support. In this video, we’ll uncover the most important warning signs every nurse should look out for during an interview—from vague answers about staffing ratios to comments about workload and training. Whether you’re a new grad or an experienced nurse switching specialties, spotting these red flags early can save you from a stressful experience later on. We’ll cover what questions to ask, the subtle cues to observe, and how to trust your gut instincts to make the best decision for your career and well-being. Get notified about our Black Friday sale early with an exclusive discount: https://www.freshrn.com/black-friday-ready/ Learn more about Hired: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/hired Get on my email list here: https://www.freshrn.com/email-sign-up/ Click here for my podcast for students and new nurses: https://www.freshrn.com/podcast
Connect With Me Online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshRN Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Fresh_RN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kati_kleber/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshrn | |||
| 17 Aug 2021 | Communication Tips - Your Nursing Team | 00:27:05 | |
Struggling with communication among your team? Join Kati as she talks through communication tips that can help. We discuss:
Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/communication-tips-your-nursing-team/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 04 May 2017 | Nurses Make Mistakes | 00:46:03 | |
Contrary to popular belief, nurses are not perfect. We make mistakes. In this episode, we discuss the mistakes we’ll never forget, as well as a few others. We also discuss some tips for how to deal with mistakes as a new nurse. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/nurses-make-mistakes-show-notes/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 16 Jun 2022 | Traits to Develop as a New Grad Nurse - An Interview with Nurse Mo, MSN RN | 00:30:12 | |
Being proactive, having situational awareness, and applying what you've learned in the past to future situations are crucial skills to develop early on as a newly licensed nurse. Together with Nurse Mo, a fellow nurse educator with a passion for new nurses, we discuss how you can really move the needle in development around these traits specifically. Nurse Mo's website: https://straightanursing.com/ Nurse Mo's podcasts: https://straightanursingstudent.com/podcast-2/ Nurse Mo's courses for students: https://straightanursing.mykajabi.com/store Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/traits-to-develop-as-a-new-grad-nurse/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 18 May 2020 | Tips for New Nurse Preceptors | 00:52:10 | |
We don’t stay new nurses forever. And some of our earliest Fresh RNs are now precepting newbies of their own! In this episode, we discuss when to start precepting, your role as a new nurse preceptor, and the challenges that come along with it. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/episode-043-tips-for-new-nurse-preceptors/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 08 Aug 2024 | Code Calm: Mastering RRT Nurse Calls with a Nurse Practitioner's Insight | 00:45:41 | |
We sit down with Will Kelly, MSN FNP-BC, who has experience as a telemetry nurse, ER nurse, ER nurse practitioner, and inpatient hospitalist. We discuss:
For ALL of our ICU nursing content: https://www.freshrn.com/critical-care-icu-nursing/ For our free mini-course ICU Drips For Beginners, click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/icu-drips-for-beginners For a 14-page ECG cheatsheet: https://bit.ly/3Ws75NT Will’s FreshRN course, ECG Rhythm Master: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/ecgmastery To learn more about our comprehensive ICU prep course, Breakthrough ICU: A Crash Course For New ICU Nurses, click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/breakthrough-icu Learn more about the FreshRN All-Access Pass here: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/membership To see our latest course catalog (med-surg, ICU, precepting, charge nurse, ortho, cardiac, neuro courses, and more), click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside, and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/email-sign-up/ Check out Will’s resources and website here: http://healthandwillness.org/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard
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| 02 Feb 2017 | If It Wasn’t Documented It Wasn’t Done | 00:29:37 | |
Documenting is like painting a clinical picture – why did you give that PRN med? What was their response? In this episode, we discuss practical tips and tricks for efficient, yet thorough documentation, as well as important things to consider that many nurses don't realize. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/freshrn-podcasts-episode-007-documentation-for-nurses-show-notes/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 30 Nov 2024 | Behind the Scenes: Why CT Scan Results Take Time & How to Explain It to Families | 00:10:49 | |
[PARTIAL DOSE] Ever had a patient or their loved one really frustrated that they haven't received diagnostic results immediately after they were completed? Not sure how to handle that with tact and care? In today's bonus episode, I discuss how to handle this very specific yet common situation for bedside nurses so you can feel like a pro. Don't forget - the Black Friday sale is going on NOW! Save 40% on our All-Access Pass (lowest price of the year) now through Cyber Monday. Click here to learn more: https://www.freshrn.com/all-access/ | |||
| 16 Mar 2017 | Nursing Report for Newbies | 00:24:49 | |
Giving and receiving report can be one of the most nerve-wracking parts of being a new nurse. In this episode, we discuss the basic nursing considerations for report. We cover:
Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/nursing-report-for-newbies/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 14 Sep 2021 | Communication Tips - Your Loved Ones | 00:19:16 | |
Communicating with your own loved ones can be hard. Being a new nurse is a big lifestyle change and adjustment that will require plenty of potentially stressful conversations with your family and friends. These communication tips can help make these conversations more effective. We discuss:
Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/communication-tips-your-loved-ones/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 25 Jul 2024 | Inside CVICU Nursing: A Veteran's Guide with Jeannie Cisney | 01:12:07 | |
In this interview, Kati chats with Jeannie Cisney, MSN RN. She is a 20+ year veteran of the CVICU (cardiovascular intensive care unit). We discuss:
Jeannie is my co-author of Cardiac Confidence, a Crash Course for New Cardiac Nurses. To learn more and enroll, click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/cardiac-confidence For a 14-page ECG cheatsheet: https://bit.ly/3Ws75NT For a free mini-course on how to handle afib with RVR: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/afib-with-rvr For my cardiac assessment checklist: https://bit.ly/4aV6RTO For ALL of our cardiac content: https://www.freshrn.com/cardiac-nursing/ Learn more about the FreshRN All-Access Pass here - https://courses.freshrn.com/p/membership To see our latest course catalog (med-surg, ICU, precepting, charge nurse, ortho, cardiac, neuro courses, and more), click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside, and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/email-sign-up/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard
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| 27 Feb 2024 | Most Common New RN Questions - And Answers! | 01:14:40 | |
In this episode, Brittney Wilson role plays as a new grad RN and asks me the most common questions I get via email and social media from new nurses all over the country. Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at freshrn.com We have a full library of courses to support new nurses, including our new All-Access Pass! Check it out at courses.freshrn.com. Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 20 Apr 2017 | Tips for New Grads in the ICU | 00:41:25 | |
In this episode, we dive into 8 tips for success for newbies in the ICU! This episode is hosted by 3 CCRN nurses. We cover:
Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/tips-for-new-grads-in-the-icu-show-notes/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 19 Jan 2017 | Working With Physicians: Tips for Nurses | 00:40:24 | |
This episode discusses some basics that are essential to understand when working with a medical team, including how they function and what their expectations are from the nurse. We discuss rounding, common new grad mistakes when working with doctors, and as always, share our own personal stories! Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/freshrn-podcast-episode-005-working-physicians/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 07 Jul 2022 | Military Nursing, an Interview with a 20-Year Veteran, Julie Florentin | 01:00:51 | |
Get ready to learn about what it’s like to be a military nurse! In this episode, Julie shares with us what it’s like to work in the military as a nurse compared to what it’s like as a civilian nurse. She shares about her deployments and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Julie is a Jonas Philanthropies Scholar and currently in a Nursing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program. To learn more about Jonas Philanthropies, click here: https://jonasphilanthropies.org/nursing-and-veterans-healthcare/ Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/military-nursing-an-interview-with-julie-florentin/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 09 Mar 2023 | [Partial Dose] What to Say When a Patient Wants to Harm Themselves | 00:03:33 | |
[MINI-EPISODE] When a patient gets admitted to the hospital, we ask routine questions to assess risk for self-harm. But... what should you say when they say yes? I asked my husband (professional counselor, worked in mental health for 10+ years) for some talking points! My free ebook called 10 Mistakes Nursing Students Make (and how to avoid them): https://tinyurl.com/ewf33te8 Shownotes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/what-to-say-when-a-patient-wants-to-harm-themselves/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 22 Feb 2018 | Talking to Unconscious Patients | 00:26:06 | |
Taking care of someone who is unable to interact or make their own medical decisions can be complex. In this episode, we discuss:
Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/talking-to-unconscious-patients-show-notes/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 13 Oct 2022 | 4 Reasons Why Nurses Are Mean to Nursing Students | 01:08:30 | |
Has your clinical instructor or the primary nurse of your patient in clinical been cold or even rude to you? In this episode, Kati explores a few reasons behind it plus tips on how to deal with it. This episode is sponsored by Picmonic. Head to Picmonic.com and use promo code FRESHRN for 20% off. Shownotes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/4-reasons-why-nurses-are-mean-to-nursing-students/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 09 Jan 2017 | What To Do During a Code (For New Nurses) | 00:35:32 | |
This episode discusses the warning signs of an impending code and when to get concerned. We also discuss rapid response situations, and what to do in a code blue situation when you... don’t know what to do. We also share our first code blue situations. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/episode-003-code-show-notes/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 22 Sep 2022 | Maureen Osuna, MSN RN CCRN | 00:47:04 | |
In this episode, Maureen and I chat about her nursing story, and journey through nursing school. Maureen has experience in the ICU, PACU, and as a nurse educator. She is also the owner of straightanursingstudent.com. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/maureen-osuna-interview/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 13 Mar 2023 | Nurses Arrested After Missing Dressing Changes | 00:13:10 | |
On Dec 5, 2022, two LPNs in South Carolina were arrested after dressing changes were not performed on two vulnerable adults from Sept. 9-11, 2022 resulting in worsening of their health. In this video, I SBAR the situation, why it may have led to criminal charges, and go over important considerations for nurses. Shownotes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/nurses-arrested-after-missing-dressing-changes/ Courses [free and paid]: https://courses.freshrn.com/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard
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| 09 Feb 2017 | Dealing With Difficult Patients and Families | 00:37:12 | |
It’s tough to figure out how to deal with people being rude to you while you’re trying to do your job, in a way that maintains your trusting nurse-patient relationship. You're not alone. In this episode, we discuss practical tips and tricks and share personal experiences dealing with frustrating, demeaning, demanding, or difficult patients and/or families. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/freshrn-podcasts-episode-008-difficult-patients-show-notes/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 06 Jul 2021 | Patient Pathways for Med-Surg Nurses – Trauma Patients | 00:55:53 | |
In this episode, my guest, Hannah Schlake BSN RN CCRN CMSRN discusses the care of a trauma patient in-depth. She covers:
Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/patient-pathways-trauma-patient/ I have a free mini-course on giving report in med-surg. It's called Nursing Report Basics for Med-Surg Nurses and it includes my fav med-surg report sheet and my top abbreviations I would use when taking report! Click here to enroll for free: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/med-surg-report-basics If you want a more comprehensive course, check out my med-surg prep course here: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/med-surg-mindset Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 28 Apr 2022 | What's an Awake and Walking ICU? An Interview with Kali Dayton, DNP AGACNP | 01:21:13 | |
Kati interviews a critical care nurse practitioner who helps transform traditional ICUs into "Awake and Walking ICUs". Kali Dayton defines what one is, the harms of deep sedation, benefits of increased mobility, and how deep sedation negatively impacts patients long after discharge with stories from survivors. You can find Kali's website at daytonicuconsulting.com. To sign-up for the FREE FreshRN 3-day email course, click here: https://kleber-media-llc.ck.page/8cab697ab1 Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/whats-an-awake-and-walking-icu/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 09 Jan 2017 | What to Expect During Your New Graduate Nursing Orientation | 00:35:38 | |
So you're officially a nurse, congratulations! In the first episode of the FreshRN podcast, Kati and Elizabeth discuss all things new grad orientation. We chat about:
Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/expect-new-graduate-nursing-orientation/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 09 Jun 2022 | Why I Hate ‘Fake it Til You Make it’ | 00:18:40 | |
‘Fake it til you make it’ is a common term we use to encourage people who are learning in a really intimidating and challenging environment. In this episode, Kati discusses why she’s not a fan of that saying and other ways we can consciously lean into being a beginner. To learn more about becoming a FreshRN VIP, head to FreshRN.com/VIP. To view the most current course catalog, head to: FreshRN.com/courses. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/why-i-hate-fake-it-til-you-make-it/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 16 Mar 2017 | Neuro Nurse Tips for Newbies, Part 1: When to Worry, Disease Processes | 00:55:23 | |
If neuro changes are subtle, when do I worry? In this episode, we answer that question along with many of the common questions newbies to neuro have. We also discuss common neuro disease processes, including ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intraventricular hemorrhage, and more. This episode is hosted by three neuro ICU nurses. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/neuro-nurse-tips-for-newbies-part-1-when-to-worry-disease-processes-show-notes/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 06 Apr 2017 | Neuro Nurse Tips for Newbies, Part 2: Disease Processes | 00:36:19 | |
This episode discusses a few disease processes that are typically seen by the neuro ICU nurse as well as a neuro floor. We chat about subdural hematomas, epidural hematomas, seizures, brain tumors, and diffuse axonal injury. And as always, this episode is hosted by three neuro ICU nurses! Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/disease-processes-show-notes/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 01 Jun 2017 | Tips for Working Night Shift | 00:29:04 | |
This episode discusses very practical tips for learning how to live the night shift life from the perspective of both current and former night shift nurses. We discuss it all: from eating and sleeping tips, to how to manage your nursing care on the night shift, to communicating with the healthcare team at night, and more. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/tips-for-working-as-a-night-shift-nurse/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 12 Jan 2023 | The Ideal NCLEX Prep Study Timeline | 00:41:15 | |
In this episode, Kati covers how to plan your time to successfully pass the NCLEX. She starts by outlining what to do during your last semester, laying the post-graduation groundwork, and how to practically structure your study time. This episode was sponsored by TrueLearn. Go to https://truelearn.com/nursing/ and use promo code FRESHRN for 20%. To sign-up for Mission Accomplished: A Guide to Conquiring Your Final Year of Nursing School, click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/mission-accomplished To take out all of the guess work and land your first real bedside nurse job, click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/resumes-interviews-for-new-grad-nurses Shownotes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/the-ideal-nclex-study-timeline/ My article on the Best NCLEX Reviews for 2023: https://www.freshrn.com/best-nclex-reviews Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 02 Nov 2017 | Intensive Care Devices: Part 1 | 00:20:48 | |
Arterial lines, ventilators, central lines galore! Together with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Sean Dent, Melissa and Kati discuss some tips and tricks for dealing with typical ICU devices. In this first episode, we discuss:
Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/season-3-episode-8-intensive-care-devices-part-1-show-notes/ Want more? Listen to part 2 here. Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 30 Jun 2020 | What Does a High-Performing New Grad Look Like? | 00:35:07 | |
Your idea of a “high performing” new grad might not be the same as what your leadership team actually expects of a brand new nurse. In this episode, we hear from Amber and Chelsea, who lead a nurse residency program, about what qualities make a really great new grad nurse. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/s5e49-what-does-a-high-performing-new-grad-look-like/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 30 Jun 2022 | An Interview with Tamar Rodney, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Researcher | 00:44:17 | |
Today, Kati interviews Tamar Rodney, an Assistant Professor at the John Hopkins School of Nursing, Psychiatric NP, researcher, and Jonas Philanthropies Scholar. Tamar shares with us her unique professional journey, the origins of her interest in mental and why she loves it so much, as well as thoughts about the future of our profession. To learn more about what it means to be a Jonas Philanthropies Scholar, click here: https://jonasphilanthropies.org/nursing-and-veterans-healthcare/ Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/psychiatric-nurse-practitioner-and-researcher/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 20 Mar 2020 | Nurses and the Coronavirus: Coping With Fear | 00:33:14 | |
Kati sits down with an experienced mental health professional to outline how nurses can manage fear while still being effective at work, and mentally present at home in the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/season-5-episode-2-nurses-and-the-coronavirus-coping-with-fear/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard | |||
| 27 Jun 2024 | Bones & Beyond: Thriving in Ortho Nursing with Elizabeth Fields | 00:33:41 | |
In this episode, Kati interviews Elizabeth Fields, MSN FNP APRN, a nurse practitioner specializing in orthopedics. She sees patients in the hospital after they undergo ortho surgery, so she works closely with acute care ortho nurses! In this episode, we discuss:
If you want to catch the video of this interview AND get a PDF summary download of notes, click here: https://bit.ly/3wgp66S If you enjoyed Elizabeth’s perspective, check out our comprehensive online course created just for new ortho nurses - Ortho STRONG: A Crash Course For New Ortho Nurses - https://courses.freshrn.com/p/ortho-nurse-crash-course Learn more about the FreshRN All-Access Pass here - https://courses.freshrn.com/p/membership To see our latest course catalog (med-surg, ICU, precepting, charge nurse, ortho, cardiac, neuro courses and more), click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/email-sign-up/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 09 Jan 2017 | Central Venous Catheters 101: Basics for New Nurses | 00:43:13 | |
In this episode, we share the basic information the bedside nurse should know related to central lines or central venous catheters. This includes things you should never do, things you should always do, when to be concerned, and how to educate your patients. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/episode-002-central-venous-catheters-101-show-notes/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 16 Feb 2017 | Diagnostics 101 for New Nurses | 00:29:06 | |
In this episode, Kati and Elizabeth talk: diagnostics for new nurses. They discuss basic differentiation and considerations for CT’s, MRI’s, and X-rays, as well as collecting and interpreting lab results. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/freshrn-podcasts-episode-009-diagnostics-new-nurses/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 16 Jun 2020 | Nursing Interview Questions: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly | 01:05:30 | |
In this episode Kati, Amber, and Chelsea sit down to discuss nursing interviews. We cover some very common interview questions, discuss good and bad answers, and learn what your interviewer is really thinking. To check out my full nurse resume and interview course, click here: https://www.freshrn.com/hired Prep for nursing job interview questions with this PDF download list: https://tinyurl.com/yyk94xxa Get a free 3-pack of nurse resume templates: https://tinyurl.com/2webz4zy Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/nursing-interview-questions-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 09 Jun 2020 | Proactively Preventing Nurse Burnout | 00:49:20 | |
What is nurse burnout? Why does it happen? How do we prevent it? In this episode, we talk all about nurse burnout, self-compassion, and things you can do to live your healthiest nurse life. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/s5e46-proactively-preventing-nurse-burnout/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 09 Jan 2017 | Work Life Balance for New Nurses | 00:27:39 | |
This episode discusses how to structure your life outside of work so that you’re able to fully enjoy both your work life and your home life. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/freshrn-podcast-episode-004-nursing-worklife-balance-show-notes/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 21 Nov 2024 | How to Realistically Deal With Rude RNs During Report | 00:26:33 | |
In this episode, we dive into the art of giving and receiving nursing reports during your shift—especially when the pressure is on. Whether you’re dealing with nit-picky nurses, feeling intimidated by experienced colleagues, or handling less-than-friendly handoffs, this episode is for you. We’ll share realistic examples of challenging moments, offer strategies for managing your emotions and reactions, and teach you how to respond with confidence and professionalism. Plus, I introduce my new Nursing Report Masterclass, part of the New Grad RN Toolkit, designed to help you feel prepared and empowered in your nursing career. 👉 Ready to level up your report skills? Check out the Nursing Report Masterclass at https://www.courses.freshrn.com/p/toolkit Get notified about my Black Friday sale + a special discount ➡️ https://www.freshrn.com/black-friday-ready/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FKr5QETZFbU Here’s what we cover: [0:27] Overview of the Report Masterclass [3:03] Examples of tricky interactions with off-going/oncoming nurses [5:38] Strategies to handle these moments gracefully [8:16] How to offer gentle pushback [16:33] Managing consistent negativity {22:50] A sneak peek into my New Grad RN Toolkit
If you’re a new nurse, this episode will give you the tools to navigate one of the most challenging parts of your shift with poise. Tune in and take the first step toward mastering your nursing reports! Free Nursing Resources 👇 Cardiac content: https://www.freshrn.com/cardiac-nursing/ Neuro content: https://www.freshrn.com/neuro-nursing/ Jobs and interviews: https://www.freshrn.com/nursing-jobs-interviews/ Nursing school: https://www.freshrn.com/nursing-student/ Ortho content: https://www.freshrn.com/ortho-nursing/ New grad support: https://www.freshrn.com/new-grad-nursing/ Professional development: https://www.freshrn.com/professional-development/ Critical care: https://www.freshrn.com/critical-care-icu-nursing/ Med-surg: https://www.freshrn.com/med-surg-nursing/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Click here for my podcast for students and new nurses: https://www.freshrn.com/podcast Connect With Me Online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshRN Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kati_Kleber Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Fresh_RN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kati_kleber/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshrn | |||
| 05 Dec 2024 | Is Insurance For Nurses Worth It? Navigating Nursing Liability With a Risk Management Expert | 01:09:49 | |
In this enlightening interview, I sit down with Jennifer Flynn, a seasoned expert in risk management and professional liability. With over 24 years of experience in healthcare insurance, Jennifer brings her wealth of knowledge to help nurses navigate the complex world of liability, patient safety, and quality management. What We Discuss: ✅ Common scenarios where nurses might need to use their liability insurance—step-by-step insights. ✅ The Rhadonda Vaught case: How typical (or atypical) are criminal charges against nurses for medical errors? Should nurses be concerned? ✅ Practical, actionable strategies to minimize liability risks while enhancing patient safety. ✅ Breaking down the differences between employer-provided malpractice coverage and individual liability insurance. Jennifer also shares tips to empower nurses to protect themselves professionally while delivering excellent patient care. About Jennifer Flynn: Jennifer is the Vice President of Risk Management for Nurses Service Organization in the Healthcare Division of Aon’s Affinity Insurance Services, Inc. She is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management, published author, and frequent national speaker on healthcare risk and liability topics. Jennifer is dedicated to educating healthcare professionals about liability risks and strategies to support patient safety. Hub of helpful articles related to nursing risk management: https://www.nso.com/risk-management/individuals For show notes and the video interview, click here: https://www.freshrn.com/is-insurance-for-nurses-worth-it/ Free Nursing Resources 👇
Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 11 May 2017 | Tips for New Grad Nurses on Resumes, Applications, and Interviews | 00:41:14 | |
This episode covers the essential aspects of landing a job as a new nurse: resumes, applications, and interviews. All three of the hosts have experience interviewing new graduates and we give you our insider tips on the process. To check out my full nurse resume and interview course, click here: https://www.freshrn.com/hired Prep for nursing job interview questions with this PDF download list: https://tinyurl.com/yyk94xxa Get a free 3-pack of nurse resume templates: https://tinyurl.com/2webz4zy Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/tips-for-new-grad-nurses-on-resumes-applications-and-interviews-show-notes/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 13 Apr 2017 | Neuro Nurse Tips for Newbies, Part 3: Meds, Monitoring, Diagnostics, and Surgeries | 00:54:07 | |
We continue our journey through neurocritical care nursing! This episode discusses some important meds (mannitol, hypertonic saline), different kinds of monitoring (ICP), diagnostics (CTA, MRI), and surgeries (craniotomies) that are pertinent to the neurocritical care patient. This episode is hosted by three neurocritical care nurses. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/neuro-nurse-tips-for-newbies-part-iii-meds-diagnostics-monitoring-and-surgeries/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 02 Jun 2022 | RaDonda Vaught Sentencing Play-By-Play | 00:21:58 | |
RaDonda Vaught was recently sentenced in a court of law, and in this episode Kati dives into all that happened on that day, as well as details about her sentence. To learn more about becoming a FreshRN VIP, head to FreshRN.com/VIP. Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 12 Oct 2017 | Understanding Nursing Leadership - an Interview with Megan Brunson | 00:37:34 | |
Ever wonder about how bedside nurses work with nursing leadership? We interview a current practicing nursing supervisor and chat about chain of command, and how the bedside nurse can leverage leadership in various patient situations. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/season-3-episode-5-understanding-nursing-leadership-show-notes/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 09 May 2023 | Behind the Scenes of Oncology Nursing: Insights from Two Nursing Leaders at St. Jude's | 00:38:43 | |
In this episode of the FreshRN Podcast, Kati interviews Morgan Melancon MSN, RN, CCRN-K and Annabeth Davis, MSN, RN, NPD-BC. It's Part II of our two-part interview. Morgan is the director of Nursing Education and Professional Development at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, and Annabeth is the manager of Transition to Practice within the department of Nursing Education of the same organization. We discuss:
Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/st-judes-oncology/ If you're interested in learning more about St. Jude's nurse residency program, click here: https://www.stjude.org/jobs/hospital/clinical-careers/nursing/new-nurse-graduates.html Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 08 Sep 2022 | How to Study For Nursing School | 00:37:01 | |
In this episode, Kati discusses her tips to optimize your study time specifically for nursing school courses. We cover:
This episode is sponsored by TrueLearn. Head to TrueLearn.com and use promo code FRESHRN for 20% off. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/how-to-study-for-nursing-school/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 08 Dec 2022 | NCLEX Next Generation and NCLEX FAQ's | 00:37:20 | |
Get ready, people! The NCLEX is being updated in 2023! In this episode, Kati outlines the specific changes to scoring and new question formats, as well as answers common questions students tend to have regarding the NCLEX in general. This episode was sponsored by TrueLearn. Head to https://truelearn.com/ and use promo code FRESHRN for 20% off. If the whole concept of applying for the NCLEX and to your state board of nursing is confusing, we go over that process in detail in this free mini-course: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/mission-accomplished Shownotes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/nclex-next-generation/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 25 Aug 2021 | BONUS: Deconstructing the NYT Article and My Thoughts on the Nursing "Shortage" | 00:44:44 | |
The NYT recently published an article about the nursing shortage we're dealing with. I deconstruct the article and discuss my thoughts on what's going on with the massive lack of staffing we're seeing across the nation. NYT article: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/21/health/covid-nursing-shortage-delta.html Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/my-thoughts-on-the-nursing-shortage/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 16 May 2024 | Beyond the Basics: Advanced Preceptor Strategies with Beth Hawks | 01:18:03 | |
This interview comes from the archives! Kati interviewed Beth Hawks, MSN RN-BC, a highly experienced and amazing nursing professional development specialist and preceptor, on tips for new nurse preceptors. Expect to learn:
As a bonus, this interview is a sneak peek into the valuable content you can expect from Kati’s comprehensive course, Preceptor Pro. If you're looking to enhance your precepting skills and advance your professional development, this course is for you. To enroll in Preceptor Pro: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/preceptor-pro A comprehensive blog post on precepting: https://www.freshrn.com/becoming-an-awesome-nursing-preceptor/ For ALL of our professional development content: https://www.freshrn.com/professional-development/ Learn more about the FreshRN All-Access Pass here - https://courses.freshrn.com/p/membership To see our latest course catalog (med-surg, ICU, precepting, charge nurse, ortho, cardiac, neuro courses, and more), click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside, and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/email-sign-up/ Here is an affiliate link to Beth’s latest book, First-Year Nurse: Advice on Working with Doctors, Prioritizing Care, and Time Management: https://amzn.to/3JfDeAt Connect With Me Online!
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| 08 Feb 2018 | What Nursing Teamwork Practically Looks Like at the Bedside | 00:46:41 | |
Teamwork is one of those nursing buzzwords, but what does it practically look like during elbow-to-elbow nursing care? In this episode, we chat tips, what good teamwork feels and looks like, how to be a good team member, and more. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/nursing-teamwork-show-notes/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 02 Mar 2017 | Nursing Time Management | 00:19:01 | |
This episode discusses why time management is essential for every nurse to consider, as well as practical tips for the floor and critical care environment. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/episode-011-time-management-tips-for-new-nurses-show-notes/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 12 May 2020 | Back to Nursing Basics | 00:46:59 | |
At the very beginning of nursing school, we learn basic care of our patients: turning, intake and output, oral care, and so forth. Once we reach the bedside, we tend to become focused on the more complex tasks of nursing care, and those basics can fall by the wayside. In this episode we return to the basics, discussing their importance and how to incorporate them into our daily practice. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/s5e42-back-to-nursing-basics/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 07 Mar 2024 | Straight from the Source: A Nurse Manager's Honest Career Advice | 01:19:39 | |
In today’s episode, we chat with Sheri Walsh, MSN RN, a highly experienced nurse manager of a cardiac progressive unit that has over 100 staff members. We pull back the veil between employee and manager and discuss things like:
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| 01 Mar 2018 | How to Trust Your Nursing Judgment | 00:28:13 | |
Ok, you're off orientation, there's no preceptor checking behind you, and you're on your own taking care of patients. How do you learn to trust yourself and your nursing judgment? In this episode, we chat about how we began to trust ourselves as we transitioned off of orientation and into our own nursing practice. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/season-4-episode-8-how-to-trust-your-nursing-judgment-show-notes/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 29 Jun 2021 | How I Got Started in Nursing | 00:29:13 | |
Join Kati Kleber, MSN RN CCRN-K as she talks about how she got started in nursing and why she jumped from ICU to Med-Surg. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/how-i-got-started-in-nursing/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 21 Apr 2023 | What’s the Big Deal With Delirium? An Interview with Sarah from the Rapid Response RN Podcast | 01:00:31 | |
In this episode, I interview Sarah Lorenzini from the Rapid Response RN Podcast about delirium. We discuss a powerful experience Sarah had with delirium in the ICU, common mistakes new nurses make regarding delirium, and tidbits about new nurses working with RRT nurses. This episode is part of a Nurse Podcrawl focused on the topic of delirium. Head to upmynursingame.com/podcrawl to check out all of the other amazing podcasts too. For this episode's show notes, click here: https://www.freshrn.com/the-big-deal-with-delirium/ The FreshRN 10 Year Anniversary Sale is coming soon! From April 23-29, 2023 all FreshRN courses will be 30% off. We currently have crash courses in cardiac, neuro, ICU, med-surg, and ortho, as well as professional development courses in precepting, charge nurse, and critical thinking. And don't forget about our largest course, the FreshRN New Nurse Master Class. Head to courses.freshrn.com to check it out. Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at freshrn.com Connect With Me Online!
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| 05 May 2020 | When Nurses Should Call the Rapid Response Team | 00:43:53 | |
Most hospitals have some form of Rapid Response Team that can be called when patients are becoming unstable to bring people and resources to the bedside quickly. In this episode, we discuss when to call a Rapid Response, what happens once one is called, and some of our own experiences calling or responding to them. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/s5e41-when-nurses-should-call-the-rapid-response-team/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 26 Oct 2017 | How to Navigate Nursing Conferences | 00:23:41 | |
Nursing conferences are fun but they can be pretty overwhelming. Melissa and Kati discuss some practical tips to get the most out of the experience and investment. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/season-3-episode-7-how-to-navigate-nursing-conferences-show-notes/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 01 Feb 2018 | Tips for Floating to Another Unit | 00:28:10 | |
Join us as we discuss some tips for floating to another nursing unit. We cover how to start out your shift with success in a different environment, questions to ask, how to manage your nerves, and more. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/tips-for-floating-to-another-unit-show-notes/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 11 Jan 2018 | How to Deal With Family Members (who are not mad at you) | 00:42:33 | |
So, how do you deal with the family members... like, normally? How do you meet their expectations and work together as a team? We discuss routine communication points with typical family members who are engaged and want to be part of a patient's care, and how you as a fresh RN can speak to them with confidence. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/season-4-episode-1-how-to-deal-with-family-members-who-are-not-mad-at-you-show-notes/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 10 Nov 2022 | ER Nursing vs. Floor Nursing | 00:44:06 | |
What are the major differences between the ER and the floor? In this episode, Kati covers how these two units differ in responsibilities, flow of the shift, patient population, and how to know which one would be the best fit for you. This episode is sponsored by TrueLearn. Head to https://www.trueLearn.com and use promo code FRESHRN for 20%. Shownotes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/major-differences-between-er-nurses-and-floor-nurses/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 01 Apr 2022 | RaDonda Vaught Case Deep Dive - Part 1 - Context | 01:16:59 | |
In this episode, Kati does a deep dive into the case of RaDonda Vaught, who was recently convicted of criminal charges after a medical error. She discusses the event itself, the charges, legal considerations, and her personal perspective. Part 2 will be an interview with a nurse who is also a lawyer, which will drop next week. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/radonda-vaught-trial/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 14 Mar 2024 | What is a Clinical Nurse Specialist ... Really? | 00:49:10 | |
Maybe you've heard the term "clinical nurse specialist" or "CNS" before but are not exactly sure how that differs from a nurse practitioner or nurse educator. In this episode, Kati interviews Dr. Mitzi Saunders, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, the President of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, and they discuss:
For the complete guide on how to become a CNS, click here: https://www.freshrn.com/how-to-become-a-cns Sign-up for the FreshRN newsletter: https://www.freshrn.com/email-sign-up/ Watch the video interview on Kati's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/katikleber | |||
| 21 Oct 2021 | When You Want More, But Your Brain Stops You | 00:25:45 | |
It's a lot easier to sit back into routine and normalcy, and not try new things. Our brains interpret predictability as safety. But, whenever we get bored and want to change things up, we tend to experience a lot of mental resistance. In this episode, Kati discusses how to overcome that. To learn more about Charge Nurse Jump Start, click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/charge-nurse-jump-start Email the team to submit episode requests for next season: contact@freshrn.com Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 12 Dec 2024 | BSN Student Spotlight: Life as a Student and Nursing Extern in the MICU with Padraic Day | 00:47:44 | |
Ever wondered what it’s like to be in a BSN program today? In this episode, I interview Padraic Day, a current BSN nursing student who shares his firsthand experience balancing the classroom, clinicals, and his role as a nurse extern in the MICU. What You’ll Learn:
Whether you’re a nursing student, aspiring nurse, or just curious about the path to becoming a nurse, this episode is packed with relatable insights and tips. And for those of us who have been around for a while, it's interesting to hear what nursing school is like in 2024! If you want access to ALL of our FreshRN resources, check out the FreshRN All-Access Pass ➡️ https://www.freshrn.com/all-access/ Free Nursing Resources 👇
Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 02 Jun 2020 | Unwritten Rules of Nursing | 00:37:30 | |
In this episode, we are discussing the rules of nursing that are not found in your textbooks. What’s cool, what’s not cool, and how to be an awesome teammate right out of nursing school. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/s5e45-unwritten-rules-of-nursing/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 18 Jan 2018 | Nursing Considerations with Brain Death and Organ Procurement | 00:46:22 | |
In this episode, we discuss the difference between coma and brain death, how brain death is determined, working with an organ procurement team, and general insights related to this sensitive topic. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/season-4-episode-2-nursing-considerations-with-brain-death-and-organ-procurement-show-notes/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 20 Feb 2024 | The Anxious Nurse’s Guide to Thriving in a High-Pressure Environment | 00:46:27 | |
In this episode, we dig into practical tips for functioning in a high-pressure environment, like the hospital, if you already deal with anxiety. We discuss:
To check out the full guide, click here: https://www.freshrn.com/for-the-anxious-nurse/ To learn more about the FreshRN All-Access Pass - https://courses.freshrn.com/p/membership All of our blog posts - https://www.freshrn.com/blog/ Sign-up for the FreshRN email list – https://www.freshrn.com/email-sign-up/ | |||
| 25 Jan 2018 | Nursing Considerations for Organ Procurement | 00:53:22 | |
When the patient is now donating their organs, there are a lot of things that are now the responsibility of the nurse. In this episode, we discuss what it practically looks like to prepare a patient for organ procurement and some of the variations of the process, as well as our own experiences. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/nursing-considerations-with-organ-procurement-show-notes/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 18 Oct 2024 | [PodSwap] You’re Not to Old For Nursing School - Nurse Mo | 00:27:27 | |
This episode is part of a PodSwap, where we swap episodes so each of our audiences can learn from one another! We are swapping episodes with Nurse Mo, MSN RN from Straight A Nursing. She currently works in the PACU, teaches in a BSN program, and manages her educational platform for nursing students. In this episode, Nurse Mo is sharing all the reasons why older nursing students can (and do!) thrive in their programs. Hit play on this episode so you can focus on the positives, recognize your strengths, and realize it’s not too late to follow your dream! (affiliate) Crucial Concepts Bootcamp - Start nursing school ahead of the game, or reset after a difficult first semester with this nursing school prep course, Crucial Concepts Bootcamp. Learn key foundation concepts, organization and time management, dosage calculations, and so much more. FREE CLASS – If all you’ve heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES… you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life! Straight A Nursing Website - Learn nursing concepts and get tips to help you thrive in school and at the bedside. Learn more about the FreshRN All-Access Pass here: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/membership To see our latest course catalog (med-surg, ICU, precepting, charge nurse, ortho, cardiac, neuro courses, and more), click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside, and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/email-sign-up/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 26 May 2022 | How to Take Charge of Your Nursing Career with Irnise Williams, Esq | 00:57:59 | |
Today, I'm joined by Irnise Williams who is both a nurse and attorney. We discuss legal considerations for nurses, realistic likelihoods of malpractice situations, and how we can take charge of our day-to-day lives at the bedside. To learn more about Irnise, click here: irnisewilliams.com/. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/how-to-take-charge-of-your-nursing-career/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 18 May 2017 | Dealing with a Negative Unit Culture, Bullies, and Confrontation | 00:40:57 | |
Working on nursing units can be amazingly rewarding with great teamwork, but having a negative unit culture or having to deal with nurse bullies can change your entire nursing experience (and not in a good way), especially as a new nurse. In this episode, we cover:
Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/dealing-with-a-negative-unit-culture-nurse-bullies-and-confrontation-show-notes/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 12 May 2022 | VIP Question: Should I Work in the ICU as a New Grad? | 01:08:11 | |
A FreshRN VIP asked a question Kati wanted to share with podcast listeners. The VIP currently works in an ICU as a CNA and is curious if it would be wise to work there as a new grad. Listen for Kati's perspective and some Q&A from her Instagram followers. To check out my full nurse resume and interview course, click here: https://www.freshrn.com/hired Prep for nursing job interview questions with this PDF download list: https://tinyurl.com/yyk94xxa Get a free 3-pack of nurse resume templates: https://tinyurl.com/2webz4zy Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/should-i-work-in-the-icu-as-a-new-grad/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 31 Mar 2022 | Surviving Your First Code Blue or RRT - An Interview with Will Kelly, MSN FNP-C | 00:44:12 | |
Code blues and RRT calls are very intimidating. In this episode, Kati interviews Will Kelly, MSN FNP-C who works as an inpatient hospitalist and regularly responds to codes and RRT calls. Will's website: https://healthandwillness.org/ Will's blog post: https://www.freshrn.com/code-blue-surviving-your-first-code-blue-or-rrt/ Will's EKG course (aff link): https://tinyurl.com/2pa3nvp8 Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/surviving-your-first-code-blue-an-interview-with-will-kelly/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 05 Oct 2017 | All Things Respiratory | 00:52:14 | |
Grab your nasal cannula and crank it up to 4L/min because in this episode, we interview Sean Dent who is an NP in acute care, and talk all things respiratory! We talk about:
Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/season-3-episode-4-all-about-respiratory-show-notes/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 27 Apr 2017 | Nursing Pain Management Tips | 00:29:47 | |
Striking the balance between too much pain medicine and not enough can be tough for any nurse, let alone a brand new nurse. What throws a big wrench in everything is the fact that we, as a nation, are experiencing a very real and very devastating epidemic of opioid use and abuse. Bedside nurses feel the brunt of this due to many patients requesting sometimes very concerning amounts of intravenous pain medications at alarming intervals. So in this episode, we cover:
Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/pain-management-tips-show-notes/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 07 Jul 2020 | When You Don’t Land Your Dream Job | 00:34:18 | |
So you didn’t land your dream job right out of nursing school. That’s OK! Many new nurses don’t. This week Kati, Amber, and Chelsea talk about how to handle not getting that ideal job and how to become a stronger candidate for the next time you apply. Get a free 3-pack of nurse resume templates: https://tinyurl.com/2webz4zy To check out my full nurse resume and interview course, click here: https://www.freshrn.com/hired Prep for nursing job interview questions with this PDF download list: https://tinyurl.com/yyk94xxa Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/s5e50-when-you-dont-land-your-dream-job/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 28 Nov 2024 | My Top 5 Nurse Potluck Items | 00:10:54 | |
In this mini-bonus episode, I’m sharing my favorite go-to potluck items for RN gatherings! These are all easy, require minimal to no cooking/baking but are so delicious. Plus, don’t forget—our FreshRN Black Friday Sale kicks off TOMORROW! Get access to our all-inclusive membership for the lowest price of the year. • $57/month (normally $97) • $587/year (normally $997) Link to learn more about the pass: https://www.freshrn.com/all-access/ Make sure to snag these deals while they last. Join the FreshRN community to build confidence, master critical skills, and love your nursing career again. | |||
| 15 Feb 2018 | All Things Urinary Catheters - Tips for Nurses | 00:48:51 | |
In this episode, we talk all things urinary catheters: CAUTIs, tips, tricks, internal and external devices, and nursing considerations. [FREE MINI COURSE] Nursing Report Basics for Med-Surg Nurses (includes my fav med-surg report sheet and my top abbreviations) I would use when taking report! https://courses.freshrn.com/p/med-surg-report-basics If you want to cut to the chase and take my comprehensive med-surg prep course, click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/med-surg-mindset Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/season-4-episode-6-all-things-urinary-catheters-show-notes/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 06 May 2022 | My Thoughts on Nurses Week and Reaction to Amber Heard's Private Nurse's Testimony | 00:26:50 | |
Nurses Week 2022 has officially begun, and Kati shares her genuine thoughts on this annual week of "appreciation". Also, this past week the private nurse who worked with Amber Heard and Johnny Depp testified in the defamation case. Kati shares her thoughts on her testimony. To sign up as a FreshRN VIP, head over here: https://freshrn.com/vip Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 28 Sep 2017 | What Nurses Need to Know About Sepsis | 00:48:05 | |
Welcome to Season 3 of the FreshRN Podcast! In this episode, Kati and Melissa interview Michael Ackerman DNS RN APRN-BC, and Tom Ahrens, PhD RN FAAN on sepsis. We talk:
Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/what-nurses-need-to-know-about-sepsis-show-notes/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 14 Sep 2017 | Cardiac Nursing Tips: An Interview with Nurse Nacole | 00:46:49 | |
In this episode, we interview Nurse Nacole and chat about her top cardiac tips for new nurses. Nacole is an APRN with extensive experience working with critically ill patients and is a great supporter of newly licensed nurses. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/top-tips-for-cardiac-nurses-show-notes/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 26 May 2020 | Tips for New Charge Nurses | 00:28:27 | |
The charge nurse is the boots-on-the-ground leader and a role model for a unit. It can be a stressful job, but it can also be fun and empowering as you gain knowledge and experience. In this episode, we chat about charge nurse responsibilities and share some tips for new charge nurses. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/episode-044-tips-for-new-charge-nurses/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 14 Jul 2020 | How to Prepare for Your First Shift | 00:33:15 | |
The first day of your new job is surely a mix of excitement and anxiety. It’s not uncommon to want to prepare for your first shift. This week Kati, Amber, and Chelsea discuss what you can and cannot prepare for, as well as how to handle the transition from nursing school to working full-time as a nurse. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/s5e51-how-to-prepare-for-your-first-shift/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 24 Aug 2021 | Communication Tips - Other Members of the Healthcare Team | 00:16:54 | |
Struggling with communication with your team? These communication tips can help. We discuss:
Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/communication-tips-other-members-of-the-healthcare-team/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 23 Jun 2022 | What’s a Death Doula? An Interview with Melanie Sheckels | 00:59:11 | |
Have you ever heard of a death doula? In this episode, Kati interviews Melanie Sheckels, who supports patients as they transition at the end of their lives. We discuss what a death doula does, how to become one, and the unique struggle that nurses have in facing death both from a personal and professional perspective. To learn more about Melanie, head to www.thresholddoula.com. You can find her on Instagram and Facebook @threshold.doula Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/whats-a-death-doula/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 21 Dec 2022 | 4 Nurses on TikTok Fired: My Thoughts | 00:50:24 | |
Four labor and delivery nurses were recently terminated over one TikTok video. In this episode, Kati outlines what happened, the response, and her thoughts. To sign-up for the FreshRN email list, head to freshrn.com. To learn more about our non-Facebook online community for nurses, head to freshrn.com/vip. Shownotes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/tiktok-nurses-fired/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 20 Mar 2020 | Nurses and the Coronavirus: Current PPE Recommendations Dissected | 00:53:09 | |
Kati spent hours combing through the CDC and WHO recommendations and research articles discussing appropriate PPE for healthcare providers taking care of Coronavirus patients (COVID-19) and translated it into easy-to-understand terms for the bedside nurse. For links to all of her references, click here. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/season-5-episode-3-nurses-and-the-coronavirus-current-ppe-recommendations-dissected/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 11 Aug 2022 | How to Pass Nursing School Exams | 00:45:16 | |
Another semsester is upon us! In this episode, Kati talks through 6 tips to passing nursing school exams. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/how-to-pass-nursing-school-exams To learn more about Picmonic, visit: https://www.picmonic.com and use promo code FRESHRN for 20% off. Thank you to Picmonic for sponsoring this episode! Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 11 Jul 2024 | [Encore] ICU Equipment Deep Dive: A Revisit with Sean Dent | 01:14:12 | |
In this episode, we are re-sharing an episode where we sit down with Sean Dent, DNP ACNP APRN, a highly experienced ICU nurse practitioner. We dig deep into the types of equipment you’ll run into in the ICU. These include:
These episodes were originally recorded in 2019, but the information is still incredibly relevant today for ICU nurses. This content is for informational purposes only; best practices may have changed. For ALL of our ICU nursing content: https://www.freshrn.com/critical-care-icu-nursing/ For our free mini-course ICU Drips For Beginners, click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/icu-drips-for-beginners To learn more about our comprehensive ICU prep course, Breakthrough ICU: A Crash Course For New ICU Nurses, click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/breakthrough-icu Learn more about the FreshRN All-Access Pass here - https://courses.freshrn.com/p/membership To see our latest course catalog (med-surg, ICU, precepting, charge nurse, ortho, cardiac, neuro courses and more), click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside, and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/email-sign-up/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 28 Mar 2023 | [Partial Dose] "What Are Your Weaknesses?" How to Answer This Common Nursing Interview Question | 00:04:25 | |
In this mini episode, I discuss how to answer the common "what are your weaknesses?" interview question with confidence and without compromising credibility - all while coming off authentic and honest. To check out my full nurse resume and interview course, click here: https://www.freshrn.com/hired Prep for nursing job interview questions with this PDF download list: https://tinyurl.com/yyk94xxa Get a free 3-pack of nurse resume templates: https://tinyurl.com/2webz4zy Shownotes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/what-are-your-weaknesses-interview-question/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 30 May 2024 | [Encore] Hand-Off Hurdles: Navigating Nursing Report with Kati & Elizabeth | 00:27:58 | |
Giving and receiving hand-off from an experienced nurse is pretty overwhelming to a nursing student or newly licensed nurse. In this previously released episode, Kati and Elizabeth discuss:
Notes of this episode: https://www.freshrn.com/nursing-report-for-newbies/ For ALL of our new nurse content: https://www.freshrn.com/new-grad-nursing/ For ALL of our med-surg content: https://www.freshrn.com/med-surg-nursing/ For a free mini-course on report tips for new nurses (including my fave report sheet), click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/med-surg-report-basics To learn more about our comprehensive med-surg crash course, Med-Surg Mindset, click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/med-surg-mindset Learn more about the FreshRN All-Access Pass here - https://courses.freshrn.com/p/membership To see our latest course catalog (med-surg, ICU, precepting, charge nurse, ortho, cardiac, neuro courses, and more), click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside, and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/email-sign-up/ Connect With Me Online!
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| 20 Mar 2020 | Nurses and the Coronavirus: Background, Boundaries, and Fear | 00:26:02 | |
This episode provides some coronavirus (COVID-19) background, and dives into why this is such a big deal for the nursing community. Kati shares her experience as a nurse on the Ebola Team back in 2015, the challenge of constantly changing updates, and fear when you still have to go into work each day. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/season-5-episode-1-nurses-and-the-coronavirus-background-boundaries-and-fear/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!
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