The FreshRN Podcast with Kati Kleber

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

Taking care of someone who is unable to interact or make their own medical decisions can be complex. In this episode, we discuss: tips for talking to an unconscious patient and their loved ones assessment tips important things to consider (like health care power of attorney and consents) and more! 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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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. We discuss: an introduction to CRRT Impellas and Intra Aortic Balloon Pumps Proning devices advice for new nurses and more! Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/icu-devices-part-2-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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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: Art Lines efficacy of blood pressure cuffs A-Line tips fluid monitoring devices and more! 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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

In this episode, we interview Kathleen Puntillo, PhD RN FAAN who has written about and researched palliative care extensively. We chat about what nurses need to know about palliative care and considerations for their patients. We cover: The difference between palliative care and hospice Palliative Care examples and benefits Talking to the Family Advice and tips Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/season-3-episode-6-palliative-care-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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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: Oxygen Delivery The Oxygen Saturation Monitor Oxyhemoglobin Curve Advice for New Grads and more! 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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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: priorities for the new nurse Rapid Response Teams and Sepsis current sepsis treatment trends and recommendations and more! 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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

In this episode, we interview Karen Kesten, DNP APRN CCRN-K CCNS CNE, with the AACN about nursing certifications and why they're important to our profession, plus how to become certified. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/nursing-certifications-the-what-why-and-when-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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

In this episode, we discuss the patients we will never forget. Identifying patient details were changed to protect patient privacy, however, the meaning and lessons of the stories remain as impactful as ever. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/episode-023-patients-will-never-forget/ 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: https://www.instagram.com/kati_kleber/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshrn Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

In this episode, Elizabeth (former code-team nurse) takes the lead in discussing what's important for new nurses to know about STEMI, stroke, and sepsis. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/code-stemi-code-stroke-and-code-sepsis-show-notes/ [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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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: how to deal with a negative unit culture the importance of emotional intelligence and self-inventory how to respond to bullies and confrontation empathy, sympathy, and more. 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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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: the important difference between pain management and pain elimination patient education appropriate assessment a proactive approach to pain management versus reactive and some essential definitions 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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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: characteristics of the intensive care nurse normal expectations critical thinking communication and more! 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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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: etiquette LDA's meds alarm management what to expect when giving and receiving report from various levels of care and more! 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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

This episode discusses how to practically deal with a patient's death as it is happening right in front of your eyes, and how to support the patient's loved ones. We also share practical considerations, and our own personal stories and tips for how to emotionally process this once you get home. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/dealing-with-patient-deaths/ 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: https://www.instagram.com/kati_kleber/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshrn Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

This episode discusses the frequently challenging topic of delegation, specifically to nursing aides as well as colleagues. We'll discuss tips and tricks, as well as the importance of building rapport. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/delegation-for-new-nurses-show-notes/ [FREE] 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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

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: The structure of a typical nursing orientation What to expect throughout your nursing orientation Tips for working with a preceptor What to do when you and your preceptor don't get along And how to acclimate yourself to the culture of a nursing unit 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! 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 Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard