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MY VIEWS ON MED-SURG:
- Learning how to manage your time is just as important as clinical skill.
- Even new graduates bring value to the table.
- Thought assessments, prioritization, and relatable patient education are key.
Working in a med-surg unit builds a strong nursing foundation, with diverse patient care experiences that develop critical thinking and assessment skills.
Kati Kleber, MSN, RNIf you’re a new med-surg nurse, we understand the unique challenges you may face as you begin your journey. While your nursing school education and time during orientation are essential, they may not fully prepare you. At FreshRN, we’re here to support you with the resources you need to build your confidence and succeed in your new role.
Our collection of resources for new med-surg nurses covers everything from time management to patient care scenarios, ensuring that you have the knowledge and skills to handle any situation. We know that it’s common for new nurses to feel the pressure to appear smart and capable, but we believe that asking questions is an essential part of learning. That’s why we encourage you to seek answers to any questions you may have so that you can fully understand the “why” behind the “what.”
As you embark on this exciting new chapter in your nursing career, we hope you’ll take advantage of our resources and support. We’re here to help you grow as a nurse and achieve your goals, one step at a time.
Featured Content
Curious About a “Medical Surgery Nurse”? Let’s Talk Med-Surg
What does a “medical surgery nurse” do? Learn the correct spelling of “med-surg,” what it’s like to work on a medical-surgical unit, and why it’s one of the most important specialties in nursing.
Med Surg Refresher Course for New Grad Nurses: What to Look For and #1 My Top Pick
Let’s talk about what a med surg refresher course for new grad nurses should cover and ones to check out.
Med Surg vs ICU Nursing: Which is Right For Me?
Trying to choose between med surg vs ICU? Learn how the roles differ, what skills you’ll build, and how to pick the right path for your nursing career, plus get course recommendations for both.
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Articles & Resources
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Curious About a “Medical Surgery Nurse”? Let’s Talk Med-Surg
Med Surg Refresher Course for New Grad Nurses: What to Look For and #1 My Top Pick
Med Surg vs ICU Nursing: Which is Right For Me?
Common Med-Surg Medications – Plus Administration Tips!
From Overwhelmed to Empowered: The Benefits of Effective Nursing Delegation
The Art of Patient Assessment: A Comprehensive Guide for Med Surg Nurses
Responsibilities of a Night Shift Med Surg Nurse vs. Day Shift Med Surg Nurse
Med-Surg Report Sheet: The Perfect Med-Surg Nurse Brain Sheet
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Articles, Videos, & Podcasts
Med-Surg Articles
Videos
- Med-Surg Nursing: Top Tips for New Grads
- What Med Surg Nurses Do
- How to Prepare as a Med-Surg Nurse – An Interview with Whole Life Nurse (Kelsey Rowell, RN)
- Common Med-Surg Patients
- Patient Pathways For Med Surg Nurses – Trauma Patient
- ER Nurses vs. Floor Nurses
- Patient Pathways For Med Surg Nurses – Whipple
- The #1 Worst Nursing Delegation Mistake – Delegation Tips for Med-Surg Nurse
- Responsibilities of Day Shift vs. Night Shift Med Surg Nurses
Podcast Episodes
- Delegation for New Nurses
- Code STEMI, Code Stroke, and Code Sepsis
- All Things Urinary Catheters
- Patient Pathways For Med Surg Nurses – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS)
- Patient Pathways For Med Surg Nurses – Whipple
- Patient Pathways for Med Surg Nurses – Trauma Patient
- Surviving Your First Code Blue or RRT – An Interview with Will Kelly, MSN FNP-C
- ER Nursing Vs. Floor Nursing
Kati Kleber, MSN, RN
Founder of FreshRN
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.
