The FreshRN Podcast with Kati Kleber

Latest Episodes:

[Partial Dose] "What Are Your Weaknesses?" How to Answer This Common Nursing Interview Question Mar 28, 2023

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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/

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Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

Nurses Arrested After Missing Dressing Changes Mar 13, 2023

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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/

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Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

[Partial Dose] What to Say When a Patient Wants to Harm Themselves Mar 09, 2023

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[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/

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Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

The Ideal NCLEX Prep Study Timeline Jan 12, 2023

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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/

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Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

4 Nurses on TikTok Fired: My Thoughts Dec 21, 2022

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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/

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Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

NCLEX Next Generation and NCLEX FAQ's Dec 08, 2022

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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/

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Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

ER Nursing vs. Floor Nursing Nov 10, 2022

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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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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

4 Reasons Why Nurses Are Mean to Nursing Students Oct 13, 2022

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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!

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Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

Maureen Osuna, MSN RN CCRN Sep 22, 2022

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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/

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