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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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Nursing Continuing Education Requirements by State

June 14, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 6 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

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

How to Talk to Your Nurse Manager

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

How to Talk to Your Nurse Manager

If you’re a new nurse and not sure how to talk to your nurse manager, this post outlines some important considerations when approaching your new boss.

Filed Under: New Nurse Tagged With: communication, nurse, nurse manager, nurses

Deep Dive: RaDonda Vaught Trial, Charges, and Timeline

April 1, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 20 Comments

Deep Dive: RaDonda Vaught Trial, Charges, and Timeline

The RaDonda Vaught trial has been a major issue for the nursing community. Let’s dive into what actually happened and what I think this means for nurses.

Filed Under: Nurse Life, Podcasts Tagged With: nurse, nurse legal, nurse news, nurses

How to Study for the CCRN

March 24, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Nicholas McGowan, MSN, RN, CCRN – critical care nurse with 12 years of experience in cardiovascular, surgical intensive care, and neurological trauma nursing. How to Study for the CCRN More Resources for Studying for the CCRN

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: CCRN, CCRN prep, How to Pass the CCRN, nurse, nurses

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

Nurse Leader vs Nurse Manager

January 25, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Nurse Leader vs Nurse Manager

If you’re considering a career as a nurse leader vs nurse manager, it is important to understand the difference between the two roles. 

Filed Under: Charge Nurse Tagged With: charge nurse, nurse, nurse leader, nurse manager, nurses

Best Nursing Podcasts in 2022

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

Best Nursing Podcasts in 2022

These highly-rated podcasts for nurses are packed with instant access to the top healthcare experts, academics, researchers, and policymakers.

Filed Under: Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: nurse, nurses, podcasts

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

What Is the Difference Between Leadership and Management in Nursing

January 4, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

What Is the Difference Between Leadership and Management in Nursing

Let’s discuss the responsibilities, qualities, and characteristics of both positions to determine how they are different.

Filed Under: Nurse Life, Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: nurse, nurse leader, nurse management, nurses

Nurse Preceptor Gifts That Won’t Disappoint

December 28, 2021 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

gift wrapped in brown kraft paper with bow tied in twine

When choosing the perfect nurse preceptor gift, you want to try to think of one that will actually be used instead of just sitting around gathering dust or something which isn’t practical so don’t choose anything too expensive or extravagant.

Filed Under: Nurse Life, Nurse Products & Reviews Tagged With: amz, nurse, nurse gifts, nurses, preceptor

How to Become a Nurse Administrator

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

How to become a nurse administrator

How to become a nurse administrator. Let’s look at this rewarding career choice that can prove very successful.

Filed Under: Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: nurse, nurse admininistrator, nurses

Nurse Practitioner Vs. Physician Assistant

November 23, 2021 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Nurse Practitioner Vs. Physician Assistant

Have you ever wondered about the difference in Nurse Practitioner Vs Physician Assistant? Let’s look at these careers more closely.

Filed Under: Nurse Life Tagged With: nurse, nurse practitioner, nurses, physician assistant, speciality

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Kati Kleber, MSN RN

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. 

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