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Your 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.

The FreshRN Podcast with Kati Kleber Kati Kleber, MSN RN

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Your 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.

    [Encore] The Neuro Nursing Chronicles: A Masterclass from the Archives

    [Encore] The Neuro Nursing Chronicles: A Masterclass from the Archives

    In 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 incredibly relevant today for neuro nurses. This content is for informational purposes only; best practices may have changed. 
     
    For ALL of our neuro nursing content: ​​https://www.freshrn.com/neuro-nursing/ 
     
    For our free mini-course on conscious neuro assessments, click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/neuro-assessments-mini-course 
     
    To learn more about our comprehensive neuro prep course, Neuro Wise: A Crash Course For New Neuro Nurses, click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/neuro-wise 
     
    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!
    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
     

    • 2 hrs 33 min
    Nurse Fatigue Triage: Resources & Tips for When You’re Tired of Nursing with Dr. Kate King

    Nurse Fatigue Triage: Resources & Tips for When You’re Tired of Nursing with Dr. Kate King

    Almost 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 and encouragement from Dr. King 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 

    • 48 min
    What is a Clinical Nurse Specialist ... Really?

    What is a Clinical Nurse Specialist ... Really?

    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:
    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 encouragement from Mitzi 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 

    • 49 min
    Straight from the Source: A Nurse Manager's Honest Career Advice

    Straight from the Source: A Nurse Manager's Honest Career Advice

    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:
    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 mentioned in the episode:
    Hired. – https://courses.freshrn.com/p/hired Preceptor Pro – https://courses.freshrn.com/p/preceptor-pro FreshRN All-Access Pass - https://courses.freshrn.com/p/membership FreshRN Blog - https://www.freshrn.com/blog/ Sign-up for the FreshRN email list – https://www.freshrn.com/email-sign-up/  The FreshRN Community (current students only) - https://freshrn9.community.teachable.com Got a question for Sheri? We hope to have her back on the podcast! Email us at contact@freshrn.com with yours.

    • 1 hr 19 min
    Most Common New RN Questions - And Answers!

    Most Common New RN Questions - And Answers!

    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!
    Facebook: facebook.com/FreshRN Twitter: twitter.com/Kati_Kleber Pinterest: pinterest.com/Fresh_RN/ Instagram: instagram.com/kati_kleber/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@freshrn Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

    • 1 hr 14 min
    The Anxious Nurse’s Guide to Thriving in a High-Pressure Environment

    The Anxious Nurse’s Guide to Thriving in a High-Pressure Environment

    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:
    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 - 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/  

    • 46 min

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