About the FreshRN Podcast
Your first year as a registered nurse is challenging. This podcast is hosted by Kati Kleber, BSN RN CCRN, and Elizabeth Mills, BSN RN CCRN and features experienced nurses from FreshRN.com, who discuss the basics of that first year. From nursing orientation, code blues, tricks of the trade, and personal experiences, to time management, delegation, patient deaths, and more. Please note, while patient experiences are discussed, their identifying details have been changed to protect their privacy and uphold HIPAA.
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Season 2, Episode 9: Code STEMI, Code Stroke, Code Sepsis
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. We discuss nursing care and the big three – strokes, STEMI’s, and sepsis. Please note, this episode was recorded in January 2017, and the latest evidence at that time. The best practices surrounding treatment of these evolve continually and we encourage you to ensure you’re referring to the latest evidence and facility policy while providing patient care.
Listen to this episode below!
More resources on codes:
- Show notes for this episode are here!
- Or you can download a PDF here
- Definition of Core Measures – Joint Commission
- This is a really great resource from the American Stroke Association and American Heart Association, containing stroke treatment standard of care, tPA criteria, and information on mechanical thrombectomies
- The Nurse’s Famous Last Words: “But the Doctor Said it Was Okay” – FreshRN Blog
- This is a really great resource from the American Stroke Association and American Heart Association, containing stroke treatment standard of care, tPA criteria, and information on mechanical thrombectomies
- What Nurses Need to Know About Sepsis – FreshRN Podcast interview with two doctorate-prepared nurses who are highly experienced in sepsis
NRSNG Podcast Episodes specifically related to neuro:
- Ep27: Neuro Anatomy | Basic Microanatomy of the Neurological System
- Ep3: Stroke 101 (Ischemic vs Hemorrhagic Stroke)
- Ep2: Brain Death Testing | Apnea Testing
I work in a subacute and we do transfer patients to the hospital due to a possible MI. We have orders for nitro prn but we don’t have orders to give chewable aspirin. I’ve always wondered why not. My preceptor has said they ask if they received any when receiving report but we don’t have any orders for that in our facility. Just makes me want to ask the MD for a standing order for chewable aspirin. They are on vents so we have the O2 and nitro but no aspirin and or course no morphine which I know that should be given at the ER.