Nursing Report Basics

If you’d like to step on your med-surg unit and already know how to get ready for report, how to get better at taking report, and how to prepare and give report yourself – we’ve got you!

Join Kati Kleber as she shares how to get the most out of this critical communication point.

With Nursing Report Basics here are the topics we cover:

• Preparing to give and receive report
• Giving and receiving report
• What to do when the off-going Nurse is rude
• Medical Abbreviations list for Report PDF Download
• Kati’s favorite Med-Surg Report Sheet PDF Download

Cost – $0
This course is completely free!

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Coping Through Covid

Tension is high. We’ve all got pandemic fatigue. Many of us have experienced trauma to varying degrees since the beginning of 2020.

To help proactively process these experiences, a nurse educator and licensed professional counselor sat down to discuss practical tips and strategies for nurses experiencing mental and emotional stress.

With Coping Through COVID here is some of what you will learn:

In this video series, first, discuss how to identify the areas in your life that are actively causing harm. Next, we outline how you can identify and take control of aspects of your life, as well as explore areas beyond your control and how to let that go. Finally, we walk through how to support one another through this crisis.

Each module contains:

• A video interview with closed captioning
• A PDF Summary
• A worksheet with journal prompts and activities
• A transcript of the video

This course was sponsored by the Rock Counselor Group in Champaign, Illinois.

Cost – $0
This course is completely free!

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Mission Accomplished

Myself and a new nurse preceptor in a med-surg unit help you get through your last year of nursing school.

With Mission Accomplished, here is some of what you will learn:

• Lesson #1 – Finishing School
• Lesson #2 – Getting Your Nursing License
• Lesson #3 – Landing Your First Job
• Lesson #4 – Preparing for the NCLEX®
• Testing Your Knowledge
• Next Steps & Downloads

Additional Freebies

• Senior year checklist – Semester 1
• Senior year checklist – Semester 2

Cost – $0
This course is completely free!

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ICU Drips for Beginners

If you’d like to step on the critical care unit and already know what people are talking about when they throw around terms like, “pressors,” “levo,” and “Y-site,” this resource is just for you. Join Kati Kleber as she talks about the crucial foundational aspects of successful ICU drip management.

Topics:

• Important drip and physiology terms
• How a vasoconstrictor actually works
• What your orders and documentation need to have
• How to physically obtain, administer, and manage them safely and promptly
• An overview of the top drips used in most ICUs
• Tips, tricks, and advice

And here’s what you’ll get:

• A drip chart PDF download of the top ICU drips and their titrations
• A blank drip chart PDF download so you can customize it to your specific needs
• A 4-page course summary PDF download after completion
• Follow-up tips and encouragement

If you are a new nurse or nursing student who is nervous about managing drips as a nurse in the ICU then this course is for you.

Cost $0
That’s right, this course is completely free.

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Telemetry Basics Brush-Up

If you’re getting ready to deal with telemetry as a nursing student, or are a nurse starting a job on unit that uses continuous cardiac monitoring, you may need a little brush-up. Join Kati Kleber as she goes over telemetry basics, equipment, and more.

Topics:

• Equipment
• 12 Lead vs 5 Lead
• Reading ECG’s
• Non-Actionable Rhythms
• Urgent
• Emergent

And here’s what you’ll get:

• Instant access
• 58-page PDF download of the course
• Walk-through of the basics of cardiac electrical conductivity and how that is reflected on your telemetry strips
• Discussion of rhythms based on the level of urgency you should have
• Insider tips and tricks

If you are a new nurse or nursing student who is nervous about cardiac monitoring, then this brush-up course is for you.

Cost $9

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Hired.

 

Are you finishing nursing school and worried about how you’ll land that first job? Not sure what to put on the resume, what to wear to the interview, or what kinds of questions to expect (and how to answer them)? Join Amber Nibling, MSN RN-BC, and Kati Kleber, MSN RN (who have interviewed hundreds of new graduate nurse applicants for their first nursing position) for this self-paced, online course for ambitious nurses who want to be the ideal candidate for their dream job.

With Hired, here is some of what you’ll learn:

• Different RN job options – master list download included!
• How to authentically present yourself as a low-risk, high-value candidate at every step of the way
• How to tactfully explain gaps in your work history – with word-for-word scripts
• How to word your responsibilities and accomplishments so that you can plug them directly into a resume template
• How to write a killer cover letter
• What a hire-me resume looks like – with a video walking through why it’s so irresistible 
• What a no-thanks resume looks like – with a video walking through why it’s the worst
• Both red and green flags to hiring managers
• Video examples of a full WOW, meh, and cringeworthy interview – plus explanations of the subtle reasons why
• Key questions to ask the interviewer – to not only look prepared, but see if they’re a good fit for you too
• What to say when you haven’t heard anything – without looking needy
• How to juggle multiple job offers so that you don’t burn any bridges
• How to negotiate like a boss – with word-for-word scripts to tactfully inquire and advocate for appropriate pay
• …and much more!

If you’re a nursing student, new nurse, or an experienced nurse looking to land a new job – this course is for you. Impress potential employers and yourself by learning what the hiring team expects from you, so you can not only meet, but exceed those expectations.

As always, this course comes with my 14-day no-risk money-back guarantee. If you get into the content and realize it’s not for you, we will absolutely refund your money (provided you have completed less than 50% of the course, and are within our refund time frame).

Cost – $67

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Nursing Skills Refresh

Are you getting ready for nursing school clinicals, but feeling unprepared? We put together the perfect companion if you’re a new nursing student looking to curb your anxiety around clinicals. This course will get you up to speed on the basics (and nuances!) regarding common nursing-specific responsibilities, how a hospital unit functions and flows, and help you come prepared on your first day with really smart questions for your clinical instructor.

With Nursing Skills Refresh here is some of what you will learn:

• How a typical shift flows and what to expect on your first day of clinicals
• How to go from feeling like a burden to the other nurses to being a major asset to them
• Demos of common nursing procedures such as: inserting a urinary catheter, IV med prep and administration, drawing labs, dressing changes, and IV insertion and removal
• An overview of common equipment you’ll come across and what they’re used for
• A comprehensive bed bath demo with tips and tricks on how to execute one like a pro
• … and much more!

When you enroll in the Nursing Skills Refresh Course you will get immediate access to:

• 3 hours of video content – with downloadable transcripts for each lesson!
• Video demos of: respiratory equipment, taking vitals, catheter insertion, bed baths, incentive spirometer… and a lot more!
• Lots of insider tips and tricks from two experienced nurses that will help you feel confident and in control

As always, this course comes with my 14-day no-risk money-back guarantee. If you get into the content and realize it’s not for you, we will absolutely refund your money (provided you have completed less than 50% of the course, and are within our refund time frame).

Cost – $47

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Critical Thinking for Nurses

Are you looking to sharpen your critical thinking skills as a nurse? Look no further! This online course will reframe how you think about critical thinking and give you actionable steps to level up your game.

Critical thinking is a specific way of coming to a decision from an objective and balanced, place rather than taking everything you are told at face value and making a quick decision. Being able to think on this level is imperative for patient safety, and will take you from being a good nurse, to an exceptional nurse your colleagues respect and look up to. Join Kati as she shares her practical approach to demystifying this crucial nursing skill.

With Critical Thinking here is some of what you will learn:

• The vitally important difference between thinking and critical thinking
• How to regulate your emotional response before reacting to a situation
• Everyday examples of times you will need to think critically on your shift
• What a ‘gut instinct’ is and how to actually develop it
• How some nurses make it look so easy and the 3 things you’ll need to become one of them
• What emotionally healthy and mature critical thinking looks like
• The 7 general considerations to keep in mind to guide your actions throughout your shift
• How to use critical thinking during Assessments
• How to use effective time management and learn to let things that are out of your control slide, without shame or guilt
• How to communicate like a pro with your fellow nurses, and with physicians, and patients
• … and much more!

When you enroll in Critical Thinking you will get immediate access to:

• A PDF download of the text of the entire course
• 13 videos breaking down each concept (and audio so you can listen to the course like a podcast!)
• A walkthrough of 5 Patient Scenarios to help cement your new mindset, and see what it looks like in action

As always, this course comes with my 14-day no-risk money-back guarantee. If you get into the content and realize it’s not for you, we will absolutely refund your money (provided you have completed less than 50% of the course, haven’t downloaded the entire course, and are within our refund time frame).

Cost – $47

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Charge Nurse Jump Start

Becoming a charge nurse is an exciting step in your nursing career path, but sometimes this responsibility can come sooner than expected. Perhaps you’ve already been the charge nurse and felt ill-equipped. Or maybe you’re noticing that you’ve become one of the more experienced nurses on your shift, and you suspect the ask is just around the corner.

What if you could embrace the learning process and become that charge nurse that everyone is utterly relieved to see on the schedule?

With Charge Nurse Jump Start here is some of what you will learn:

• How to break through common psychological barriers that prevent you from becoming competent and comfortable, as fast as possible
• How to pivot mentally from caring for 2-8 patients, to an entire shift of nurses and support staff
• How to talk to management about concerns and needs in a professional manner
• How to negotiate for more staff and prevent yours from being taken!
• How to proactively support your nurses throughout the shift, and ultimately reduce their anxiety
• How to manage personalities and staff conflict with care, tact, and candor
• Common pitfalls of those charge nurses people dread working with
• A framework to de-escalate emotionally-charged individuals
• How to practically manage conflict between staff members
• How to walk the fine line between supporting staff and following through with what leadership needs
• … and much more!

When you enroll in Charge Nurse Jump Start you will get immediate access to:

• A PDF download of the text of entire course
• Over a dozen videos with specific examples of tactful responses for challenging moments
• Roadmap of how to manage your time during your shift

As always, this course comes with my 14-day no-risk money-back guarantee. If you get into the content and realize it’s not for you, we will absolutely refund your money (provided you have completed less than 50% of the course, haven’t downloaded the entire course, and are within our refund time frame).

Cost – $47

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Preceptor Pro

This 100% online self-paced course will provide the structure you need to become an amazing nurse preceptor.

With Preceptor Pro here is some of what you will learn:

• What mindset and mission you need to have as their preceptor
• How to start off on the right foot – not BFFs, but also not a drill sergeant either
• Things you should never say to an overwhelmed new nurse
• Simple ways to build trust with your preceptee
• How to break orientation into smaller, more manageable chunks with reasonable expectations
• How to balance being kind and encouraging while also pushing and challenging
• How to precept someone with more experience than you
• How to set realistic goals each shift and week
• How to deal with a timid, overly confident, disengaged, or emotionally immature preceptee
• How to avoid being an overbearing, disengaged, or overly nice preceptor
• A step-by-step way to provide challenging feedback in an authentic way
• How to help them learn how to trust themselves
• How to help them learn time management, delegation, and prioritization skills

When you enroll in this Preceptor Course for nurses, you will get immediate access to:

• Over 20 Modules
• Insider information from preceptors
• Self-guided nurse residency program dedicated to helping orientees navigating their preceptor-preceptee relationship!
• Learn how to communicate that less than positive information
• How to teach time management
• Over $190 in bonus features and so much more.

As always, this course comes with my 14-day no-risk money-back guarantee. If you get into the content and realize it’s not for you, we will absolutely refund your money (provided you have completed less than 50% of the course, and are within our refund time frame).

Cost – $67

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Ortho STRONG

Myself and an Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner make it so that you can look like a pro on day 1 by asking the right questions at the right time.

With Ortho STRONG, here is some of what you will learn:

• What is actually done in the OR for a total knee and total hip replacement [THA & TKA modules]
• The pathophysiology behind the top postoperative complications, and how to prevent and detect them like a pro [Common Adverse Events module]
• The breakdown of what you need to know about spinal patients [Spinal Procedures module]
• How to confidently give discharge instructions – with an example! [Discharge Education module]
• Why your leaders and the providers care so much about discharge, and how you can take steps to move the needle towards discharge in a safe and meaningful way [Decreasing Length of Stay section]
• General tips and encouragement, examples of effective pages, and talking points for working with orthopedic surgeons and advanced practice providers [Working with Surgeons & APPs section]
• How talk to your patients about pain medications and management [Inpatient Medications module]
• How to walk that thin line between too much and not enough pain medication to ensure your patients can participate in therapy [Inpatient Medications module]
• Demystifying the incredibly complex anticoagulation game specifically for the bedside nurse [Inpatient Medications module]
• The difference between the most common orthopedic devices you’ll see [Orthopedic Devices module]
• When to worry about incisions and drains [Wound Care & Drain Management modules]
• Which subtle vital sign changes really matter, and how to effectively notify the provider [Vital Signs module]

When you enroll in this Ortho Course for nurses, you will get immediate access to:

• Over 30 modules
• 4 continuing education credits
• Pick your format – audio versions of all modules so you can choose to read or listen
• 9 videos illustrating the pathophysiology behind common complications and videos walking through what happens in the OR
• Insider information from an orthopedics nurse practitioner and nurse educator
• Sample provider notification pages for common issues and needs
• Lifetime access
• A pre and post test to check your knowledge (with rationales!)
• Sample discharge instructions
• Multiple downloads, including sample discharge instructions, various assessment checklists, and more!

As always, this course comes with my 14-day no-risk money-back guarantee. If you get into the content and realize it’s not for you, we will absolutely refund your money (provided you have not claimed the CE’s, have completed less than 50% of the course, and are within our refund time frame).

Cost – $77

Includes 4.0 hours of Continuing Education hours

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Cardiac Confidence Crash Course

Receive a patient from the cath lab with ease, confidently address the patient who flipped into atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, and care for chest tubes like a pro. This course is for newbies to cardiac to help you build a focused foundational cardiac knowledge – concise information you need to be successful at the bedside, and not feel like you’re drowning.

This content is applicable to adult patients in the emergency department, cardiac intensive care, stepdown, and cardiac nursing floor.

• Over 80 modules with text, videos, images, and downloads including a 180-page PDF download of the entire course
• Audio files of all modules – you can listen to the course like a podcast!
• 30 videos – including transcripts of skills videos
• 10 mini quizzes to check your knowledge
• Written by experienced nurses who care about your success
• It is a self-guided online course – you get lifetime access once purchased!
• Download the free Teachable app to easily access this course on mobile

Cost – $149

Includes 11.0 hours of Continuing Education, including 3.0 pharmacology hours

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Neuro Wise

Neuro Wise: A Crash Course for New Neuro Nurses is your resource for the care of acute care neuro patients. This course is designed for nurses starting careers in the neuro ICU but is a valuable resource for any nurse that wants to level up their neuro nursing skills.

If you’re looking to transition to the neuro specialty, this course is a great way to enthusiastically dive into your new career path. Be sure to add it to your resume so your future employer so you’ll have an edge over other candidates!

Topics

• Neuro Orientation
• Detecting Neurological Decline
• Neurological Anatomy
• Flawless Neuro Assessments
• Critical Lab Values (Hint: It’s All About the Salt)
• Common Neuro Disease Processes and Procedures
• Time Management
• Neuro Medications
• Neurological Medical Equipment
• Brain Death and Organ Donation
• Neuro Nurse Report Mastery
• And so much more!

Cost – $109

10.0 continuing education credits! Plus 10 hours of supplemental content!

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Med-Surg Mindset

Whether you are fresh out of nursing school or an experienced nurse starting out in med-surg for the first time, the learning curve is steep. Back in 2010, when I was preparing for my first day on the floor was really important to me, but I didn’t know what to look up, read, or study.

I spent hours scouring the internet for help, but it was full of the same tips and general advice. It was either geared towards nursing school or highly technical and over my head.

This course is everything I wished I had when I was starting my first acute care nursing job – and more.

Topics include:

• Starting your shift off right
• Patient care
• Common Primary Disease Processes
• Common Accompanying Problems
• Common Procedures, Diagnostics, & Medications

As with all our courses, Med-Surg comes with lifetime access, a 14-day no-questions-asked money-back guarantee, and Continuing Education Credits. If you get into the content and realize it’s not for you, we will absolutely refund your money (provided you have not claimed the CE’s and are within our 14-day window).

Cost $197

Includes 10.0 hours of Continuing Education Credit.

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Breakthrough ICU

Let myself and another certified critical care nurse with a passion for educating and encouraging newbies, teach you everything you can learn at home, so you can look and feel like a prepared and knowledgeable orientee on the floor.

With Breakthrough ICU, here’s what you’ll learn…

• The patho and treatment courses for the top ICU patient diagnoses [Disease Processes section]
• How to manage your time when your patients are doing just fine – and when they’re not [Time Management module]
• How to assertively question inappropriate orders in a respectful manner [Developing Assertiveness module]
• How to ground yourself emotionally so you don’t get lost in your patient’s pain and suffering, and still perform the tasks at hand while connecting with your patient [Foundational Principles & Emotional Support modules]
• How to give an outstanding ICU nurse-to-nurse report [Nursing Report section]
• The main priorities of all ICU patients, and how to monitor and manage them like a pro [Patient Priorities section]
• How to talk to patients who are unkind, manipulative, or when the patient is a nurse or physician themselves [How to Talk to Patients module]
• How to harness your innate stress response so you can remain calm and focused in the midst of chaos [Foundational Principles module]
• Not only the many diagnostics you’ll facilitate for your patient, but the logistics of the diagnostics as well [Diagnostics section]
• What to do in a code blue when it’s your patient vs. someone else’s [What to Do in a Code Blue module]
• The must-know info to safely use central lines [Central Venous Catheters module]
• How to walk with patients through emotional instability and provide authentic empathy [Emotional Support & Decision-Making module]
• How to set up an arterial line, ensure its accuracy, and discontinue it [Arterial Lines module]
• The basics of cardiac monitoring, differentiating it from 12-lead ECGs, and practical tips [Telemetry & ECGs module]
• And so much more…

When you enroll in this ICU course for nurses, you’ll get immediate access to:

• A new set of modules every week for six week
• Lifetime access once complete
• Over 13 hours of video and audio
• Over 25 downloads – including checklists, worksheets, charts, and more
• 3D videos of the human body – illustrating the top disease processes impacting ICU patients
• 12.0 continuing education credits!
• Insider tips and tricks from two nationally-certified experienced critical care nurses
• A framework to deal with perceived failures, mistakes, and missteps
• A structure to track progress and keep morale high
• Talking points for tough moments – with patients, providers, colleagues, and others
• An insider’s look into etiquette, what’s cool and what’s not cool, unwritten rules, and nurse hacks

As always, this course comes with my 14-day no-risk money-back guarantee. If you get into the content and realize it’s not for you, we will absolutely refund your money (provided you have not claimed the CE’s and are within our 14-day window).

Cost – $207

Includes 12.0 hours of Continuing Education Credit.

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The New Nurse Master Class

The FreshRN® New Nurse Master Class is the first-ever self-guided nurse residency program for any nurse transitioning into the acute care world. With over 70 modules, this comprehensive course will support your transition to practice with a holistic approach that focuses on not only clinical preparedness, but also confidence building, self-care, advocacy, and more.

Throughout over 9 hours of video content, discover the insider information new nurses are desperate to learn in interviews with experienced nurses, a nurse administrator, provider, mental health professional, physical therapist, and more.

Each module has both text and audio options to accommodate different styles of learning.

Complete this comprehensive program at your own pace, or through one of the three completion tracks (1-month, 4-month, 12-month) and refer back throughout your career as you enjoy lifetime access with your purchase. Upon completion, you will earn 20 continuing education credits.

Limit the perpetual state of information-overload with this concise yet impactful course designed specifically with the newly licensed nurse in mind. Focus on the information that you need to know to become a safe and competent nurse as fast as possible.

Cost – $297

Includes 20.0 hours of Continuing Education Credit.

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ECG Rhythm Mastery

If you started your first job on a telemetry floor and didn’t even know what telemetry meant, then this course is for you! Sure you know how to fold hospital corners, how to insert a foley, and the side effects of a beta-blocker. But do you know how to read a rhythm strip!? This course is from William Kelly, MSN, FNP-C, a Family Nurse Practitioner with experience as a telemetry nurse, ER nurse, ER nurse practitioner, and inpatient hospitalist.

ECG Mastery is the ultimate video guide to teaching you how to interpret a cardiac rhythm strip, recognize arrhythmias, and know what to do about them.

You will learn:

• Identify ALL cardiac rhythms, good and bad
• Know the P-QRS-T Inside and Out
• Manage arrythmias like an expert
• and so much more.

Also Includes:

• ECG Rhythm Guide for Nurses eBook
• Code Cart Medication Guide
• Code STEMI

Cost – $77

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IV Video Course

Learn how to insert peripheral IV Catheters for Nurses, Nursing Students, and Anyone Licensed to Start IVs This course is from The IV Guy, a Phlebotomist since 2007, nurse since 2015, teaching venipuncture since 2009. The IV demonstrations cover a wide variety of ages from 20’s-80’s, both male and female, differing health status, light and dark skin colors, and a large array of veins from those juicy, easily visible ones we all love to small, superficial veins in the forearms and hands.

CE Topics

• placing peripheral IVs
• aseptic technique
• placing lines in difficult patient populations such as Geriatric, Bariatric, and IV drug users
• vein selection
• and more

Additional Content

• Updated to comply with the 2021 INS Standards of Practice and now covers Pain Management for IV starts in the adult population
• Admission to a private Facebook group where you can ask questions and discuss everything IV-related

Also Includes

• dozens of full-length IV start videos
• high quality images and HD video
• inside look at IV insertion using clear gelatin vein models
• Lifetime access
• 2.0 Contact Hours

Cost – $197

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