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Nursing School and NCLEX®

Passing nursing school and the NCLEX is the first step in your nursing career. No one said the nursing school was going to be easy, but we’ve got you covered with tips and resources to improve your experience as a student nurse and pass the NCLEX with flying colors.

The Ideal NCLEX Study Timeline 

January 10, 2023 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

the ideal NCLEX study timeline freshrn

If you’re getting ready to graduate nursing school this year and curious about about how to manage your time as you prepare for the NCLEX, this post is for you! We will go through the ideal NCLEX study timeline.  (Side note: There is a massive NCLEX change that will be implemented on April 1, 2023. […]

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX®, Podcasts Tagged With: NCLEX

Best NCLEX Reviews for 2023

December 2, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 6 Comments

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You’re finishing nursing school and gearing up to take the your NCLEX to become a registered nurse. You’re scared to fail and just want to do whatever you need to do. You’ve heard of some NCLEX reviews, with varying success, and don’t have a ton of money to spend to try them all. Every year there seems to be another option and it’s quite confusing. So, what are the best NCLEX reviews for 2023?

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NCLEX Next Generation: What You Need to Know

December 2, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

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Alert! Alert! A massive update to the NCLEX is COMING PEOPLE! It is called NCLEX Next Generation, often referred to as NCLEX Next Gen. This will go into effect on April 1, 2023. Let’s chat about everything you’ll need to know about it.  Estimated Read Time: 11 minutes I recorded a podcast episode version of […]

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NCLEX Questionnaires – Free and Paid

November 1, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

So, you’re getting ready to graduate nursing school and are looking around for some free and paid NCLEX® questionnaires.  Let’s be real, everyone would like to try to get access to as many practice test questions as possible. This means you may want to check out not one, but multiple, free and paid NCLEX® question […]

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How to Study for Nursing School

September 20, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

How to Study for Nursing School

Now that the fall nursing school semester is underway, let’s look at some practical tips that will help you know how to study for nursing school.

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How to Pass Nursing School Exams

August 9, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

How to Pass Nursing School Exams

It’s time for nursing students to gear up and start their new school semester. Let’s dig into some practical tips for how to pass nursing school exams.

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Primary Nursing vs Team Nursing

July 12, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Primary Nursing vs Team Nursing

Let’s look at primary nursing vs team nursing, models of care delivery. How nurses are deployed within a hospital or any other type of health care facility.

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: nursing culture and advice

Reasons Why Nurses Are So Mean to Nursing Students

May 31, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Reasons Why Nurses Are So Mean to Nursing Students

Has an instructor or nurse been really mean to you as a nursing student? Let’s go over a few reasons why nurses are so mean to nursing students.

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: amz, nursing culture and advice

What Are the Leadership Theories in Nursing?

April 26, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 1 Comment

What Are the Leadership Theories in Nursing?

A leadership theory is a framework that explains how individuals they can best lead others. These are imperative for the advancement of nursing. Let’s discuss different theories of leadership in nursing.

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: nursing culture and advice

What’s the Difference Between CNA and an RN?

March 22, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

What’s the difference between a CNA and RN? While there is some overlap with responsibilities, these roles are very different. Let’s go over the specifics!

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Medical Model vs Nursing Model

February 22, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

In this article, we discuss define the medical model and the nursing model and outline key differences.

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What is the Difference Between Nursing Externships and Internships?

November 9, 2021 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Externship Vs Internship Nursing are valuable learning experiences for college students. They can be applied towards practicing nursing jobs.

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What is the Difference Between an LPN vs RN vs BSN?

October 26, 2021 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

What is the difference between Lpn Vs Rn Vs Bsn? If you’re currently employed in a hospital or healthcare facility, consider getting your BSN.

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Different Ways Nurses Draw Blood for Labs

May 18, 2021 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Different Ways Nurses Draw Blood for Labs

New to phlebotomy? In this blog post, a nurse discusses the different ways we can draw blood for labs in the hospital, equipment, steps, and more.

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Types of Nursing Assessments Every Nurse Needs To Know

April 27, 2021 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 2 Comments

Types of Nursing Assessments Every Nurse Needs To Know

A common responsibility of nurses. Let’s discuss the different kinds of assessments nurses perform, and when when are necessary.

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Head-to-Toe Nursing Assessments versus Focused Assessments

April 20, 2021 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 2 Comments

Nursing Assessments: Head-to-Toe versus Focused Assessments

What’s the difference between a head-to-toe nursing assessment and a focused assessment? An RN explains.

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How Do I Become a Nurse?

September 29, 2020 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 2 Comments

How do I become a nurse

How do I become a nurse? Do you want to become a nurse? This is everything you need to know about school and the job – from an experienced nurse who’s been there.

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Why Become A Nurse? A Nurse’s Personal Story Unveiled

July 28, 2020 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 1 Comment

Why Become A Nurse? A Nurse's Personal Story Unveiled

Are trying to decide whether to go to nursing school? If you’ve ever wondered “why become a nurse” then read on – I share my story!

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Understanding Nursing Leadership

February 5, 2019 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Ever wonder about how the bedside nurses work with nursing leadership? We interview Megan Brunson, a current practicing nursing supervisor, and discuss how the bedside nurse can leverage leadership in various patient situations.

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Preparing for the NCLEX – 4 Tips from a Nurse

June 27, 2017 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 4 Comments

Preparing for the NCLEX - 4 Tips from a Nurse

Preparing for the NCLEX is a daunting task. I took the NCLEX back in 2010 and passed in 75 questions in 1 hr and 20 minutes. I’m not a great test-taker and wasn’t a 4.0 student.  I did, however, do what I outline in this post. I wanted to share my thoughts with you in […]

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Kati Kleber, MSN RN

The founder and educator behind FreshRN® is a nurse educator, author, national speaker, host of the FreshRN Podcast, and owner of FreshRN® – an online platform created to educate, encourage, and motivate newly licensed nurses in innovative ways. 

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