The FreshRN Podcast with Kati Kleber

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**The FreshRN Podcast with Kati Kleber**

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.

Latest Episodes:

What Nursing Teamwork Practically Looks Like at the Bedside Feb 08, 2018

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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

Tips for Floating to Another Unit Feb 01, 2018

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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

Nursing Considerations for Organ Procurement Jan 25, 2018

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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

Nursing Considerations with Brain Death and Organ Procurement Jan 18, 2018

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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

How to Deal With Family Members (who are not mad at you) Jan 11, 2018

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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

Intensive Care Devices: Part 2 Nov 09, 2017

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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

Intensive Care Devices: Part 1 Nov 02, 2017

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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

How to Navigate Nursing Conferences Oct 26, 2017

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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

What Nurses Need to Know About Palliative Care - An Interview with Kathleen Puntillo Oct 19, 2017

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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

Understanding Nursing Leadership - an Interview with Megan Brunson Oct 12, 2017

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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!