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Professional Development for Nurses

Once you’ve got things figured out at work, you may start to feel the itch to discover and conquer your next challenge. Plus, best practices are constantly evolving and new evidence is brought to the forefront, so nurses are constantly in a state of learning and growth. Nursing certifications, advanced degrees, and continuing education are all vitally important aspects of nursing professional development.

These articles are focused on professional development for nurses and will aid in your journey in growing as a nurse.

Online Continuing Education for Nurses

September 4, 2018 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Continuing Education for Nurses

As a nurse staying up to date on your continuing education is important. But there are often so many options that it can be hard to decide what is the best course of action. This post discusses continuing education for nurses so you can make the best decision for you.

Filed Under: Nurse Life, Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: amz, CE hours, CEU, continuing education, Continuing Education for Nurses, Nursing CE

Nursing Certifications: The What, Why, and When

July 24, 2018 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Nursing Certifications: The What, Why, and When Show Notes

In this episode, we interview Karen Kesten, DNP APRN CCRN-K CCNS CNE who is currently the chair of the certification board of directors for the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). We talk about nursing certifications and why they are important to our profession, plus how to become certified

Filed Under: Podcasts, Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: amz, CEU, FreshRN Podcast, interview, nursing certifications

What Do Labor and Delivery Nurses Do?

July 3, 2018 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 1 Comment

What Do Labor and Delivery Nurses Do?

Labor and Delivery nurses work in the happiest place in the hospital. Where else do you get to go to birthday parties all day and night long? If you love adrenaline, babies and a little bit of everything, the “Baby Factory” might be the place for you! Labor and Delivery is a mix of the Emergency Department (ED), Medical-Surgical, Operating Room (OR), Recovery Room, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and Critical Care all mashed together into one exciting unit!

Filed Under: Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: amz, guest, guest post, L&D, Labor and Delivery nurses, nursing specialties

8 Tips for Nurse Influencers

June 26, 2018 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 6 Comments

8 Tips for Nurse Influencers

The term nurse influencer is relatively new in the nursing profession. With the constant evolution of social media, technology, and communication, there is a new opportunity for people in all walks of life to share their journey. The nursing profession is no exception.

Nurse influencers are popping up all over the place: from those sharing their nursing school journey, experienced nurses sharing tips for newbies, nurses in mainstream media looking to educate the public, to hilarious and touching nurse memes and stories that only other nurses truly get and appreciate.

Filed Under: Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: affiliate, amz, blogging, NNBA, nurse influencers, social media, social media for nurses

The Role of the Nurse Preceptor

November 21, 2017 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 1 Comment

The Role of the Nurse Preceptor

You are probably prepared for what to expect during your orientation, whether it be from discussions during nursing school, friends, or from personal research on the web. The role of the nurse preceptor? Responsibility, Preparation, and Personalities. I want to talk to you about orientation a little differently. I want to share with you orientation from my point-of-view, as a nurse preceptor. It is important to me that you understand…

Filed Under: New Nurse, Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: growth, guest post, mentorship, new nurse, nurse preceptor, preceptor

I know I want to be a Nurse Practitioner, but which program do I choose?

September 13, 2017 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 4 Comments

So you want to become a Nurse Practitioner? Nurse Practitioners (NP’s) are in high demand with an exciting job outlook. But what is an NP?

Hey all – this week’s guest post is by none other than Sean Dent, MSN, ACNP-BC, CCRN! We realize how confusing the whole nurse practitioner world is right now, especially for those of you just beginning nursing school who know you want to eventually become an NP. Check out this post that outlines the options! […]

Filed Under: Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: affiliate, amz, Back to School, become a nurse practitioner, education, FreshNP, guest post, nurse practitioner

Tips to Maximize Social Media for Nurses

August 1, 2017 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 1 Comment

Most posts about social media for nurses focus on don’ts. Instead of telling you what's wrong, I want to chat about Tips to Maximize Social Media for Nurses

Most posts about social media for nurses focus on don’ts and the fear factor… OMG YOU’LL GET FIRED! DON’T’ DO IT!But, let’s be real. Most nurses use social media. Most people use social media. Heck, try to walk down a hospital hallway and NOT see someone in scrubs on some form of social. Instead of […]

Filed Under: Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: amz, blogging, helpful hints, nurse, social media, social media for nurses

Master of Science in Nursing: Choosing a Program for Success

July 18, 2017 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

This guest post is for anyone who may be considering a master of science in nursing program, but doesn’t have anyone to refer to for advice.

Few nurses hold a master of science in nursing degree, so finding someone to discuss graduate nursing education with can be challenging. Even for myself, I remember many of my questions went unanswered when I first began to consider graduate school, as I knew no one who had pursued that level of education. In the […]

Filed Under: Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: amz, education, guest post, masters of science in nursing, msn

Master of Science in Nursing: Trying Out FlexPath Online Learning

April 26, 2017 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 9 Comments

This post on the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) FlexPath program is sponsored by and crafted with Capella University; however, all opinions are my own. At the beginning of last year Capella University launched a new learning format for their RN-to-BSN program they describe as self-paced called FlexPath. Being a self-starter that style of […]

Filed Under: Nurse Products & Reviews, Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: education, masters of science in nursing, msn, nursing school, professional development, recommendations, recommended, sponsored

A Complete Guide to Nursing Credentials and Degrees

February 14, 2017 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 3 Comments

nursing credentials

This post has been sponsored by Alvernia University. Please see my disclaimers page for more information on our partnership.

Filed Under: Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: Back to School, degree, degrees, education, nursing certifications, nursing Credentials

5 questions you should ask yourself when looking at nursing graduate programs

December 27, 2016 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Continuing your nursing education is an exciting time. Check out 5 questions you should ask yourself when looking at nursing graduate programs.

This post has been sponsored by Capella University. Please see my disclaimers page for more information on our partnership. Continuing your nursing education is an exciting time. Making that decision is a big deal! Congrats! However, a lot of thought should go into which school and program you choose. Deciding you want an MSN, applying […]

Filed Under: Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: amz, Back to School, education, graduate, graduate school, nurse, nursing, post maters, school

How to Start a Nursing Blog

July 26, 2016 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 5 Comments

I get quite a few emails from people looking start their own blog and looking for some tips and advice. Here is my advice on how to start a nursing blog!

This post contains affiliate links I get quite a few emails from people looking to start their own blog and looking for some tips and advice. Below is my advice on how to start a nursing blog! Before I start, I want to say one very important thing. If you’re doing this for the money […]

Filed Under: Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: amz, blogging, helpful hints, how-to, nursing blog, nursing peer support, recommended, resources

Professional Nursing Organizations: Why Every Nurse Should Be a Member

June 2, 2016 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Are you a member of any Professional Nursing Organizations? Let's talk about what they do and why ever nurse should be a part of one.

Please note that this post is sponsored by Capella University. All opinions are my own. Please check out this video about my 2016 partnerships and why I’ve decided to work with these amazing organizations. When I graduated from nursing school I was given a packet of information about the various professional nursing organizations. I was […]

Filed Under: New Grad Nurse, Nurse Life, Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: interviews, medical missions, nursing school, professional development, Professional Nursing Organizations

7 Financial Ideas for Nurses Planning for Graduate School

March 17, 2016 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Today we have a guest blog post from Nick Angelis, CRNA MSN, about a topic that is near and dear to my heart – financial planning.  I know it’s a weird thing to be passionate about, but I believe any and everyone should be able to get a higher education without going into financial ruin […]

Filed Under: Nurse Life, Nursing School and NCLEX®, Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: amz, financial planning, for students, guest posts, helpful hints, nursing school, professional development

Nurses Needing a BSN: I’ve Discovered a Revolutionary Path

October 2, 2015 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 6 Comments

I was watching TV the other day and saw this commercial for an online college I had never heard of out of the north east.  It was for some sort of business or finance graduate degree, but what they offered was an interesting concept.   Basically, you take exams (or competencies) and if you pass […]

Filed Under: New Grad Nurse, Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: BSN, education, nursing school

What it Takes to be a CRNA from a CRNA Student!

January 2, 2015 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

One of my former coworkers is now in CRNA school!  CRNA school is no joke, you guys.  It’s tough to get in, it literally takes over your life, and is incredibly stressful.  I’ve had a few people ask me about CNRA school and I thought who better to discuss it than someone going through school […]

Filed Under: New Grad Nurse, Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: CRNA, education, guest post, guest posts, Nurse Anesthetists, nursing school, what do nurse anesthetists do

What is the Difference Between ADN and BSN Nursing

July 14, 2014 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

This guest blog post was written by Mitch Lee.  Mitch Lee is a community health education specialist and writer on behalf of University Alliance. With several years of experience in public health, Mitch has worked on several community wellness campaigns and participated in education advocacy projects for non-traditional students. Transitioning from ADN to BSN ─ […]

Filed Under: Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: ADN, BSN, education, for students, guest post, guest posts, nursing school, sponsored

The Nurse’s Famous Last Words: “But the Doctor Said it Was Okay..”

June 8, 2014 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 2 Comments

One of my BFFs is a rapid response nurse (I know, coolest job ever). Whenever a patient is going downhill or looks not-so-hot, she gets a call. Many times, the call could and should have occurred hours before. However, what she is told most frequently is “but the doctor said it was okay”. Notify MD, […]

Filed Under: New Grad Nurse, Patient Care, Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: doctor, helpful hints, how-to, interdisciplinary team, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, physician, physicians, professional development, time management

Sitting Down for Your Patient

May 23, 2014 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 1 Comment

I went to NTI in Denver, Colorado this last week.  For those of you that don’t know, it’s an annual national conference for critical care nurses.  And it’s awesome. I went to a lot of sessions.  Some on brain death, some on vasoactive drips, on sepsis, and hyponatremia.. but the ones that hit me the hardest […]

Filed Under: Patient Care, Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: death and dying, difficult situations, education, emotional support, family and patient support, patient care

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