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What Is Critical Thinking in Nursing?

January 4, 2023 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 2 Comments

critical thinking in nursing freshrn

Critical thinking in nursing is the evaluation of information through observation, experience, and communication that leads to a decision for action.

Filed Under: Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: critical thinking, helpful hints, nurse, nurses

Atrial Fibrillation Tips for Nurses: How to Talk to Your Patients

December 28, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 1 Comment

atrial fibrillation how to talk to your patients tips for nurses

When your patient flips into atrial fibrillation suddenly, it can be a bit intimidating. These atrial fibrillation tips for nurses are exactly what you need to know, whether you are a new nurse or one with more experience, about how to handle this common clinical situation with confidence and care. There are different levels of urgency […]

Filed Under: Cardiac Tagged With: helpful hints, patient education

For the Overwhelmed New Graduate Nurse

November 7, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 14 Comments

So you’ve just started your new job as a new graduate nurse. You have a great preceptor, you like your unit, and your manager seems pretty cool. But you dread going to work. You get report and you’re already an hour behind. You’re already an overwhelmed nurse. There are so many things to do right this second that you shut down. You can’t do this. It’s too much. You struggle through each day, just trying to get to the end of the shift. You are elated for days off. You dread going back. Is this really what you signed up for? Will this EVER end?

Filed Under: New Grad Nurse, New Nurse, Time Management Tagged With: emotional support, helpful hints, nursing peer support, overwhelmed nurse, self care, time management

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.

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: education, helpful hints, new nurse, nurse, nurses, nursing school

7 Activities for Nursing Students in Clinicals

July 19, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Make the most of your time. Let's talk about some activities for nursing students in clinicals so you can make the most of your downtime.

Make the most of your time. Let’s talk about some activities for nursing students in clinicals so you can make the most of your downtime.

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: helpful hints, nurse, nurses

What to Wear to a Nursing Interview (2022 Guide)

July 5, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

What to Wear to a Nursing Interview (2022 Guide)

If you’ve got a interview coming up and are stressed about what to wear to a nursing job interview, I go over some important considerations.

Filed Under: Nursing Jobs & Interviews Tagged With: helpful hints, job interview, nurse, nurses, what to wear, what to wear to an interview

Why I Hate “Fake it Til You Make it”

June 16, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Why I Hate "Fake it Til You Make it"

“Fake it til you make it” is a common term we use to encourage people who are learning in a really intimidating and challenging environment. In this episode, Kati discusses why she’s not a fan of that saying.

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How to Take Charge of Your Nursing Career with Irnise Williams, Esq

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

S7E72:How to Take Charge of Your Nursing Career with Irnise Williams, Esq

Today, I’m joined by Irnise Williams who is both a nurse and an attorney. We discuss legal considerations for nurses, the realistic likelihood of malpractice situations, and how we can take charge of our day-to-day lives at the bedside.

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Tips for Studying in Nursing School

May 17, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Tips for Studying in Nursing School

If you’re in nursing school and want to get better at studying, let’s discuss tips for studying in nursing school.

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: helpful hints, nursing school, study in nursing school, study tips

RaDonda Vaught Trial – Part 2, Interview with Lorie Brown, RN MN JD

April 6, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

professional liability insurance Interview with Lorie Brown

This week I talked with Lori Brown about the RaDonda Vaught Trail about what it means for nurses and professional liability insurance.

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Resignation Letter for Nursing

February 8, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Resignation Letter for Nursing

Let’s talk about the purpose of a resignation letter and what you should include in a resignation letter for nursing.

Filed Under: Nurse Life Tagged With: helpful hints, nurse, nurses, resignation letter

SMART Goals Examples for Nurses

January 11, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Smart Goals Examples for Nurses

Goals provide a keen sense of motivation, direction, clarity, and purpose, they are critical to the success of every nurse.

Filed Under: Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: helpful hints, how-to, nurse, nurses

15 Best States to Work as a Nurse

November 2, 2021 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Best States to Work as a Nurse

Let’s look at the 15 best states to work as a nurse. While you may make more in some states, you may also pay more to live there.

Filed Under: Nurse Life Tagged With: best states to work, helpful hints, nurse, nurses, relocation

Exploring Publication Bias

September 21, 2021 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Exploring Publication Bias

Publication bias results from the selective publication of studies. In this episode we discuss exploring publication bias and what it means.

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Communication Tips – Your Loved Ones

September 14, 2021 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Communicating with loved ones can be hard. These communication tips – your loved ones can help make these conversations more effective.

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Communication Tips – Other Members of the Healthcare Team

August 24, 2021 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Communication Tips - Other Members of the Healthcare Team

Struggling with communication with your team? These Communication Tips – Other Members of the Healthcare Team can help.

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: communication, communication tips for nurses, helpful hints, new nurse, nurse, nurses

Communication Tips – Your Nursing Team

August 17, 2021 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Communication Tips - Your Nursing Team

Struggling with communication among your team? These communication tips can help.

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Navigate Your First Nursing Conference Like a Pro

June 8, 2021 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Navigate Your First Nursing Conference Like a Pro

Do’s and don’ts of your first nursing conferences, in hopes that it will help you navigate your first nursing conference like a pro!

Filed Under: Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: education, helpful hints, nursing conferences, nursing peer support, professional development

How to Stand out as a New Grad Nurse

June 7, 2021 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

How to Stand out as a New Grad Nurse

Learn key tips and skills to ensure you know how to stand out as a new grad nurse. Resumes, Networking, Experience, Volunteering and more!

Filed Under: First Nurse Job, New Grad Nurse Tagged With: for students, helpful hints, how-to, nursing interviews, nursing jobs

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