The FreshRN Podcast with Kati Kleber
127 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 210 ratingsYour first year as a registered nurse is challenging. This podcast is hosted by Kati Kleber, MSN RN and features experienced nurses from FreshRN.com, who discuss the basics of that first year. From orientation, code blues, tricks of the trade, and personal experiences, to time management, delegation, patient deaths, and more.
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[Encore] The Neuro Nursing Chronicles: A Masterclass from the Archives
April 18, 2024 10:00 - 2 hours - 211 MBIn this episode, we are re-sharing our most popular neuro episodes from the archive in one massive episode. Kati Kleber, Elizabeth Mills, and Melissa Stafford (all experienced neuro ICU nurses) discuss: When to worry about your neuro patient The most common disease processes for acutely ill neuro patients Common neuro meds Frequent diagnostics How neuro patients are monitored Common neuro surgeries These episodes were originally recorded in 2018, but the information is still inc...
Nurse Fatigue Triage: Resources & Tips for When You’re Tired of Nursing with Dr. Kate King
April 04, 2024 11:00 - 48 minutes - 66 MBAlmost two-thirds of nurses (62%) experience burnout in the U.S. And it’s especially common among younger nurses. In this episode, Kati interviews Dr. Kate King, an associate professor in the clinical psychology doctoral program at William James College, and they discuss: signs of burnout, and whether this is destined to happen to every nurse the importance of being proactive balancing the desire to be perfect with the very real seriousness of mistakes redefining ‘self-care’ tips an...
What is a Clinical Nurse Specialist ... Really?
March 14, 2024 10:00 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBMaybe 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: The definition of a CNS and how the CNS supports the bedside nurse CNS vs. NP A typical day in the life of a CNS The educational pathway to CNS Tips and encourageme...
Straight from the Source: A Nurse Manager's Honest Career Advice
March 07, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 182 MBIn 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: Reasonable and unreasonable things to discuss with your manager Practical tips for new nurses on giving and receiving feedback in a tactful way How to handle the “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” common interview question And more! Links to things ...
Most Common New RN Questions - And Answers!
February 27, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 171 MBIn 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! Facebook: facebook.com/FreshRN Twitter:...
The Anxious Nurse’s Guide to Thriving in a High-Pressure Environment
February 20, 2024 22:31 - 46 minutes - 106 MBIn 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: Nervousness vs. anxiety How to lower your baseline level of anxiety Routines to outsmart your brain Responding to anxiety flares or freezes at work When to seek professional help 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 -...
Behind the Scenes of Oncology Nursing: Insights from Two Nursing Leaders at St. Jude's
May 09, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBIn 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: Special training required to give chemotherapy What people love...
Nurse Residency Programs - An Interview With Nursing Leaders From St. Jude's (Part 1)
May 02, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode, Kati Interviews Morgan Melancon MSN, RN, CCRN-K and Annabeth Davis, MSN, RN, NPD-BC. 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 specific details of their unique nurse residency program like: Why they needed to revitalize program How it is structured Sp...
Celebrating 10 Years - Featuring Guest Host Brittney Wilson, BSN RN
April 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBJoin Brittney Wilson, BSN RN, founder of The Nerdy Nurse, as she interviews Kati about where FreshRN started, why she created it and is so passionate about helping new nurses, and where she sees the brand going over the next 10 years. Right now, all of Kati's courses and bundles are 30% off to celebrate her 10-year brand-iversary! Head to https://courses.freshrn.com and use promo code 10YEARS to get 30% off of your purchase. The sale is from April 23-29, 2023. Current courses availabl...
What’s the Big Deal With Delirium? An Interview with Sarah from the Rapid Response RN Podcast
April 21, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBIn 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.fr...
From Chaos to Clarity: Tackling Delirium in the Hospital Setting as a Nurse
April 12, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MBIf you're a nurse working in a hospital who cares for intubated and sedated patients (ICU nurses!) or on units in which your patients were intubated and sedated (med-surg RNs, I'm talking to you!) you're going to want to listen to this episode. We dig into some mind-blowing and humbling facts about delirium in the ICU, and how we might actually be making things worse. "Sedation is NOT sleep. Propofol and benzodiazepines disrupt brain activity and PREVENTS REM cycle. We are causing lethal a...
[Partial Dose] "What Are Your Weaknesses?" How to Answer This Common Nursing Interview Question
March 28, 2023 15:53 - 4 minutes - 10.1 MBIn 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 l...
Nurses Arrested After Missing Dressing Changes
March 13, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBOn 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, enco...
[Partial Dose] What to Say When a Patient Wants to Harm Themselves
March 09, 2023 21:28 - 3 minutes - 8.11 MB[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 w...
The Ideal NCLEX Prep Study Timeline
January 12, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 47.2 MBIn 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-...
4 Nurses on TikTok Fired: My Thoughts
December 21, 2022 13:31 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBFour 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 a...
NCLEX Next Generation and NCLEX FAQ's
December 08, 2022 11:10 - 37 minutes - 51 MBGet 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-...
ER Nursing vs. Floor Nursing
November 10, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 60.2 MBWhat 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...
4 Reasons Why Nurses Are Mean to Nursing Students
October 13, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBHas 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 st...
Maureen Osuna, MSN RN CCRN
September 22, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 64.3 MBIn 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! Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...
How to Study For Nursing School
September 08, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 50.6 MBIn this episode, Kati discusses her tips to optimize your study time specifically for nursing school courses. We cover: How to organize your study life Tips to optimize your environment How to outsmart your brain Setting your physical body up for success 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, storie...
Mini Bonus: The Power of a Quick Win
September 07, 2022 18:47 - 16 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode, Kati quickly covers why frontloading quick wins into your orientation process are powerful motivators and can change the game for your development long-term. Our comprehensive course, Cardiac Confidence, is the ultimate resource to help you get quick win after quick win when working with cardiac patients. To learn more, click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/cardiac-confidence Show notes are located here: https://freshrn.libsyn.com/mini-bonus-the-power-of-a-quick-win...
How to Pass Nursing School Exams
August 11, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBAnother 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/ Con...
July Update
July 18, 2022 19:45 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBKati updates listeners on the new schedule for the FreshRN Podcast for the forseeable future. To connect with Kati on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/c/katikleber 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! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshRN Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kati_Kleber Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Fresh_RN/ Instagram: htt...
Military Nursing, an Interview with a 20-Year Veteran, Julie Florentin
July 07, 2022 22:09 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBGet 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-a...
An Interview with Tamar Rodney, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Researcher
June 30, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBToday, 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/ Sho...
What’s a Death Doula? An Interview with Melanie Sheckels
June 23, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBHave 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.co...
Traits to Develop as a New Grad Nurse - An Interview with Nurse Mo, MSN RN
June 16, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBBeing 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 ...
Why I Hate ‘Fake it Til You Make it’
June 09, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MB‘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-ma...
RaDonda Vaught Sentencing Play-By-Play
June 02, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBRaDonda 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! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshRN Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kati_Kleber Pinter...
How to Take Charge of Your Nursing Career with Irnise Williams, Esq
May 26, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBToday, 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...
Are Digital Stethoscopes Worth The Money?
May 19, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBI have spent time researching and trying out digital stethoscopes, and in this episode will share with you if I think they're worth the price tag, who is best suited for one, and compare the top 3 digital scopes on the market today. Thanks to Eko Health for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about the 3M™ Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope, visit: https://www.ekohealth.com. To enter their Nurse's Month sweepstakes, visit: https://www.ekohealth.com/campaign/sweepstakes. Show notes ar...
VIP Question: Should I Work in the ICU as a New Grad?
May 12, 2022 18:45 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBA 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 tem...
My Thoughts on Nurses Week and Reaction to Amber Heard's Private Nurse's Testimony
May 06, 2022 17:21 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBNurses 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 ...
What's an Awake and Walking ICU? An Interview with Kali Dayton, DNP AGACNP
April 28, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBKati 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 l...
Common Questions about Malpractice Insurance for Nurses
April 21, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBIn this episode, Kati answers the following questions about malpractice insurance: Does it make me a target for a lawsuit? Won't my hospital's insurance cover me? Does it cover criminal charges? What's the difference between a claims-based policy vs. an occurrence-based policy? What do policies typically cover? Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/common-questions-about-malpractice-insurance-for-nurses/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and...
RaDonda Vaught Case - Part 2 - Interview with Lorie Brown, Nurse & Lawyer
April 06, 2022 16:08 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBThis week, Kati interviews Lorie Brown, who is both a nurse and lawyer. She works to help nurses protect their licenses, and offers her legal perspective on this case. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/professional-liability-insurance-radonda-vaught-trial-part-2/ 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! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshRN...
RaDonda Vaught Case Deep Dive - Part 1 - Context
April 01, 2022 17:10 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn 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 ...
Surviving Your First Code Blue or RRT - An Interview with Will Kelly, MSN FNP-C
March 31, 2022 12:00 - 44 minutes - 60.4 MBCode 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...
How to Study for the CCRN [Critical Care Certification Exam]
March 24, 2022 12:00 - 55 minutes - 76 MBThis 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 n...
When You Want More, But Your Brain Stops You
October 21, 2021 15:41 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBIt'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: [email protected] Get weekly...
Exploring Publication Bias
September 21, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBPublication bias results from the selective publication of studies. In this episode, Kati chats with Julie Birky, MSW MA LCSW, clinical social worker, teacher of sociology, and practicing therapy clinician. We discuss: Publication bias and what it means Evidence based practice What influences research? Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/exploring-publication-bias/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new n...
Communication Tips - Your Loved Ones
September 14, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 35.9 MBCommunicating 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: How to give grace Expecting missteps A day in the life Routines Expectations Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/communication-tips-your-loved-ones/ Get weekly tips, encourag...
Communication Tips - Difficult Conversations
September 07, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 29.1 MBNo one likes difficult conversations, and as a new nurse these can be especially intimidating. These communication tips can help make these conversations a little better. We discuss: What a difficult conversation is Support for patients and families Tips for difficult conversations Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/communication-tips-difficult-conversations/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurse...
Communication Tips - Patients and Their Support Systems
August 31, 2021 17:54 - 20 minutes - 37.3 MBStruggling with communication with your patients? These communication tips can help! We discuss: Predictability and why it's so helpful for curbing anxiety How to educate your patients effectively Your confidence and its effect on your patients How to build trust early Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/patients-and-their-support-systems/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.f...
BONUS: Deconstructing the NYT Article and My Thoughts on the Nursing "Shortage"
August 25, 2021 17:54 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBThe 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 stud...
Communication Tips - Other Members of the Healthcare Team
August 24, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 31.6 MBStruggling with communication with your team? These communication tips can help. We discuss: The culture of your hospital The different 'versions' of report Not expecting others to do your job Chain of command 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! ...
Communication Tips - Your Nursing Team
August 17, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 50.9 MBStruggling with communication among your team? Join Kati as she talks through communication tips that can help. We discuss: How to communicate throughout the day with your team What to do when something goes wrong Navigating different personalities 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 ...
Mistakes We Made Being Precepted
August 03, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 104 MBJoin Kati Kleber and Brittney Wilson as they discuss mistakes they made being precepted.
Patient Pathways For Med Surg Nurses - Whipple
July 20, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 96.8 MBJoin us as we discuss patient pathways for Whipple patients. We discuss: What a Whipple is Managing Meds Patient Priority & Potassium Levels and more! Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/patient-pathways-whipple/ [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 m...