The FreshRN Podcast with Kati Kleber

Latest Episodes:

Are Digital Stethoscopes Worth The Money? May 19, 2022

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I 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 are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/are-digital-stethoscopes-worth-the-money/

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Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

VIP Question: Should I Work in the ICU as a New Grad? May 12, 2022

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A 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.

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Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/should-i-work-in-the-icu-as-a-new-grad/

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Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

My Thoughts on Nurses Week and Reaction to Amber Heard's Private Nurse's Testimony May 06, 2022

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Nurses 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.

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Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

What's an Awake and Walking ICU? An Interview with Kali Dayton, DNP AGACNP Apr 28, 2022

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Kati 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.

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Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/whats-an-awake-and-walking-icu/

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Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

Common Questions about Malpractice Insurance for Nurses Apr 21, 2022

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In 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/

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Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

RaDonda Vaught Case - Part 2 - Interview with Lorie Brown, Nurse & Lawyer Apr 06, 2022

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This 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/

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Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

RaDonda Vaught Case Deep Dive - Part 1 - Context Apr 01, 2022

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In 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/

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Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

Surviving Your First Code Blue or RRT - An Interview with Will Kelly, MSN FNP-C Mar 31, 2022

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Code 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-will-kelly/

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Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

How to Study for the CCRN [Critical Care Certification Exam] Mar 24, 2022

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This 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.

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Free CCRN study plan download: https://tinyurl.com/99tjun49

Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/how-to-study-for-the-ccrn/

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Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

When You Want More, But Your Brain Stops You Oct 21, 2021

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It'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.

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