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What Is Critical Thinking in Nursing?

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

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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

Major Differences Between ER Nurses and Floor Nurses

November 15, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 1 Comment

Major Differences Between ER Nurses and Floor Nurses

Trying to decide on a career in nursing? Let’s talk about the differences between ER and floor nurses so you can pick the best for you.

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: ER Nurse, floor nurse, nurse, nurses

5-Lead ECG Interpretation (Electrocardiogram) Tips for Nurses

November 11, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 1 Comment

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… this is tough, it takes some time to understand what you need to know for your specific role. Naturally, a cardiac acute care nurse will deal with this much more than someone who works inpatient rehab, orthopedics, or on another non-cardiac unit. But just becasue you don’t deal with 5-Lead ECG Interpretation on a daily basis, doesn’t mean it isn’t helpful knowledge.

Filed Under: Cardiac, Cardiac - Featured Tagged With: 5 lead ECG, cardiac, Cardiac Nurses, ECG, education, ekg, nurse

4 Reasons Why Nurses are Mean to Nursing Students

October 18, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

4 Reasons Why Nurses Are 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 mean to nursing students.

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: nurse, nurse bully, nurse bullying, nurses, nursing school

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.

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: helpful hints, how-to, nurse, nurses, nursing school

MSN vs BSN Jobs – Should I Get a BSN or MSN?

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

MSN vs BSN Jobs - Should I Get a BSN or MSN?

Let’s look at MSN jobs and BSN jobs so you can make an informed decision on which degree is best for you.

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: BSN, BSN jobs, MSN in Nursing Education, MSN jobs, nurse, nurses, nursing school

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

Prerequisites for Nursing School in 2022

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

Prerequisites for Nursing School in 2022

In this article, we’ll outline some of the most common prerequisites for nursing school so you can be one step ahead in your application process.

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

5 Best Jobs for Older Nurses in 2022

July 26, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Best Jobs for Older Nurses

Let’s look at some of the best jobs for older nurses that are out there if you want to work fewer hours, have more time off, or slow down.

Filed Under: Nurse Life Tagged With: nurse, nurses, older nurses, second career nurses

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

Military Nursing – An Interview with a 20-Year Veteran, Julie Florentin, DNP Student

July 14, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 1 Comment

Military Nursing - An Interview with a 20-Year Veteran, Julie Florentin

Get ready to learn about what it’s like to be a military nurse! In this episode, Julie shares with us what it’s like to work in the military vs a civilian nurse. Plus what she wishes she knew as a new grad.

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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

How Hard Is It to Become a Nurse? (2022 Guide)

June 28, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

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There are quite a few steps involved in actually getting your nursing license and working as a registered nurse. Let’s walk through the steps

Filed Under: New Nurse Tagged With: how-to, new nurse, nurse, nurses

Traits to Develop as a New Grad Nurse – An Interview with Nurse Mo

June 23, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 1 Comment

S7E74: Traits to Develop as a New Grad Nurse an Interview with Nurse Mo

Join Kati and Nurse Mo as they discuss helpful traits to develop as a new grad nurse. These traits will help you as a new nurse and beyond.

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: new grad nurse, nurse, nurses, nursing school, tips for new grad nurses

How to Apply for Nursing School?

June 21, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

How to Apply for Nursing School?

So, you’ve decided to apply for nursing school, but don’t know where to begin? Let’s go through some tips on How to Apply for Nursing School.

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: nurse, nurses, nursing school, nursing school tips

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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Nursing Continuing Education Requirements by State

June 14, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 4 Comments

Nursing CE Requirements by State

Beyond yearly CEU requirements, there are some nursing CE requirements by state that must be taken before you get your license. Let’s look at them.

Filed Under: Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: CE Requirements, continuing education, Continuing Education for Nurses, education, nurse, nurses

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.

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: helpful hints, nurse, nurses

What Are the Leadership Theories in Nursing?

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

What Are the Leadership Theories in Nursing?

Leadership Theories in Nursing help to organize and interpret complex ideas as well as provide possible solutions for common problems.

Filed Under: Nurse Life Tagged With: leadership, leadership theories, nurse, nurses, nursing leadership

How to Become a Better Nurse

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

How to Become a Better Nurse

Maybe you feel pretty comfortable in your role. Here are some simple things to consider when you want to know how to become a better nurse.

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

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