This week, I interviewed Nick McGowan, MSN RN CCRN. He is an expert critical care nurse with over 12 years of experience, and he’s here to discuss what he knows about the CCRN examination and certification for critical care nurses. We discuss how to study, what to look for in a review, how to know when you’re ready, and more. CCRN Academy (affiliate link): https://tinyurl.com/39544dzy Use coupon code KATI10 for 10% off. Free CCRN study plan download: https://tinyurl.com/99tjun49 Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/how-to-study-for-the-ccrn/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshRN Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kati_Kleber Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Fresh_RN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kati_kleber/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshrn  Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard

How to Study for the CCRN [Critical Care Certification Exam]

Your first year as a registered nurse is challenging. This podcast is hosted by Kati Kleber, MSN RN and features experienced nurses from FreshRN.com, who discuss the basics of that first year. From orientation, code blues, tricks of the trade, and personal experiences, to time management, delegation, patient deaths, and more.

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Previously, Kati had a series of episodes on nursing communication. This mega dose combines all episodes into one for easy listening! The topics include:   How to talk to your nursing colleagues, CNAs, and medical unit receptionists and deal with things like how to navigate when your urgency level changes or challenges in working together   Learning what everyone on the healthcare team actually wants to know when they want an update (PT, OT, ST, Case Management, Social Work, medical team, and more)   Cool vs. not cool ways to handle things    Simple things you can do and say to look and feel more comfortable as the patient’s nurse   Tips on delivering tough news and how to be in those big moments while holding it together and being a strong but caring presence for your patient   How to engage with your own family and loved ones who might not understand all that you go through at a normal day of work   These episodes were originally recorded in 2021 and are still very relevant for today’s new nurse.  For ALL of our new nurse content:https://www.freshrn.com/new-grad-nursing/   For a free mini-course on report tips for new nurses (including my fave report sheet), click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/med-surg-report-basics To learn more about our comprehensive med-surg crash course, Med-Surg Mindset, click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/med-surg-mindset For my free cardiac assessment checklist, click here: https://bit.ly/4aV6RTO For my most-used medical abbreviations, click here: https://bit.ly/44mnTri Learn more about the FreshRN All-Access Pass here - https://courses.freshrn.com/p/membership To see our latest course catalog (med-surg, ICU, precepting, charge nurse, ortho, cardiac, neuro courses and more), click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside, and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/email-sign-up/  Connect With Me Online!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshRN   Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kati_Kleber   Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Fresh_RN/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kati_kleber/   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshrn    Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard  

[Encore] The Ultimate Guide to Nursing Communication: A Mega Compilation

In this episode, we are re-sharing our most popular neuro episodes from the archive in one massive episode. Kati Kleber, Elizabeth Mills, and Melissa Stafford (all experienced neuro ICU nurses) discuss:  When to worry about your neuro patient The most common disease processes for acutely ill neuro patients Common neuro meds Frequent diagnostics How neuro patients are monitored Common neuro surgeries   These episodes were originally recorded in 2018, but the information is still incredibly relevant today for neuro nurses. This content is for informational purposes only; best practices may have changed.    For ALL of our neuro nursing content: ​​https://www.freshrn.com/neuro-nursing/    For our free mini-course on conscious neuro assessments, click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/neuro-assessments-mini-course    To learn more about our comprehensive neuro prep course, Neuro Wise: A Crash Course For New Neuro Nurses, click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/neuro-wise    Learn more about the FreshRN All-Access Pass here - https://courses.freshrn.com/p/membership   To see our latest course catalog (med-surg, ICU, precepting, charge nurse, ortho, cardiac, neuro courses, and more), click here: https://courses.freshrn.com/   Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside, and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/email-sign-up/    Connect With Me Online!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshRN Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kati_Kleber Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Fresh_RN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kati_kleber/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshrn  Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard  

[Encore] The Neuro Nursing Chronicles: A Masterclass from the Archives

Almost two-thirds of nurses (62%) experience burnout in the U.S. And it’s especially common among younger nurses. In this episode, Kati interviews Dr. Kate King, an associate professor in the clinical psychology doctoral program at William James College, and they discuss:  signs of burnout, and whether this is destined to happen to every nurse the importance of being proactive balancing the desire to be perfect with the very real seriousness of mistakes redefining ‘self-care’ tips and encouragement from Dr. King  Sign-up for the FreshRN newsletter: https://www.freshrn.com/email-sign-up/  Watch the video interview on Kati's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/katikleber 

Nurse Fatigue Triage: Resources & Tips for When You’re Tired of Nursing with Dr. Kate King

Maybe you've heard the term "clinical nurse specialist" or "CNS" before but are not exactly sure how that differs from a nurse practitioner or nurse educator. In this episode, Kati interviews Dr. Mitzi Saunders, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, the President of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, and they discuss:  The definition of a CNS and how the CNS supports the bedside nurse CNS vs. NP A typical day in the life of a CNS The educational pathway to CNS Tips and encouragement from Mitzi  For the complete guide on how to become a CNS, click here: https://www.freshrn.com/how-to-become-a-cns Sign-up for the FreshRN newsletter: https://www.freshrn.com/email-sign-up/  Watch the video interview on Kati's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/katikleber 

What is a Clinical Nurse Specialist ... Really?

 In today’s episode, we chat with Sheri Walsh, MSN RN, a highly experienced nurse manager of a cardiac progressive unit that has over 100 staff members. We pull back the veil between employee and manager and discuss things like:   Reasonable and unreasonable things to discuss with your manager  Practical tips for new nurses on giving and receiving feedback in a tactful way How to handle the “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” common interview question    And more!  Links to things mentioned in the episode:   Hired. – https://courses.freshrn.com/p/hired  Preceptor Pro – https://courses.freshrn.com/p/preceptor-pro  FreshRN All-Access Pass - https://courses.freshrn.com/p/membership FreshRN Blog - https://www.freshrn.com/blog/ Sign-up for the FreshRN email list – https://www.freshrn.com/email-sign-up/  The FreshRN Community (current students only) - https://freshrn9.community.teachable.com  Got a question for Sheri? We hope to have her back on the podcast! Email us at contact@freshrn.com with yours. 

How to Study for the CCRN [Critical Care Certification Exam]

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