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How Doctor’s Schedules Work (for the most part)

September 22, 2020 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

How Doctor's Schedules Work (for the most part)

I know it’s confusing, but this is how a doctor’s schedules works, from an experienced nurse. It’s not always the same, but this can help.

Filed Under: New Grad Nurse Tagged With: helpful hints, interdisciplinary team, physicians, teamwork

Working With Physicians

September 15, 2020 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 2 Comments

Working With Physicians

Don’t be intimidated! Follow these tips for working with physicians and banish your nursing anxiety for good.

Filed Under: New Grad Nurse Tagged With: helpful hints, interdisciplinary team, nursing peer support, physicians, teamwork

Nurses on the Front Lines: How Do You Handle Patients Addicted to Prescription Pain Killers?

January 26, 2015 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 3 Comments

Have you seen this video posted on KevinMD this month about drug seekers in the emergency department (ED)?  Take a look at this 4:31 video made by an ED physician.  Spoiler alert! If you love Taylor Swift, you will totes love this.  Disclaimer:  If you are someone who does not manipulate physicians and nurses to obtain […]

Filed Under: Patient Care Tagged With: difficult situations, news, nurses in the news, nursing issues, nursing peer support, opioids, pain management, patient education, physicians

Guide to Calling Doctors at Night

July 4, 2014 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

I decided to reblog this post about Guide to Calling Doctors at Night for all of you that just graduated nursing school, getting ready to start your first real nursing job (probably on nights) that have never had to call a physician in the middle of the night. The first time you do it, you’ll […]

Filed Under: New Grad Nurse, Nurse Life, Patient Care Tagged With: doctor, education, helpful hints, how-to, interdisciplinary team, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, nursing peer support, physicians

The Nurse’s Famous Last Words: “But the Doctor Said it Was Okay..”

June 8, 2014 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 2 Comments

One of my BFFs is a rapid response nurse (I know, coolest job ever). Whenever a patient is going downhill or looks not-so-hot, she gets a call. Many times, the call could and should have occurred hours before. However, what she is told most frequently is “but the doctor said it was okay”. Notify MD, […]

Filed Under: New Grad Nurse, Patient Care, Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: doctor, helpful hints, how-to, interdisciplinary team, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, physician, physicians, professional development, time management

Doctors and Nurses: A Troubled Partnership

April 7, 2014 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 1 Comment

I see many issues with med students not respecting RN’s (and LPN/LVN’s, APRNs). Where do you think this lack of respect comes from? I bet it has to do something with the way that they are being taught. These people need to have a good relationship because otherwise, how can they work together if everything […]

Filed Under: Nurse Life Tagged With: Interdisciplinary Teamwork, physicians, teamwork

When Should I Call the Doctor?

February 20, 2014 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Loaded question, I know.  There are lots of variables and situations.  Typically, we have a lot at our disposal to be able to adequately many situations without calling the doc.  I love that because it means I can handle a lot by myself (yay for autonomy!). However, here are a few basic guidelines/rules.. 1.  Check […]

Filed Under: New Grad Nurse Tagged With: helpful hints, how-to, patient care, physicians, procedures, teamwork

Being at the Top of Your Nurse Game

February 17, 2014 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

One of the things that I love about being someone’s nurse is that I’m in charge. I’m calling the shots (ha!), and other than the 10 minutes that the doctor is at the bedside, I’m the boss. Nurses have so much autonomy now. When your critical thinking skills are on point, you know all your […]

Filed Under: New Grad Nurse Tagged With: Interdisciplinary Teamwork, physicians, professional development, teamwork

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