Diagnostics 101 for New Nurses

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Diagnostics 101 for New Nurses

FromThe FreshRN Podcast with Kati Kleber

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Feb 16, 2017

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This episode discusses a basic differentiation and considerations for CT’s, MRI’s, and x-rays, as well as collecting and interpreting lab results. Music: "Keep My Cool" by Benj Heard.

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Feb 16, 2017

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Pulling from their own personal experiences, three neurocritical care nurses discuss some of the most important tips for new graduate nurses. Hosted by Kati Kleber BSN RN CCCRN, Elizabeth Mills BSN RN CCRN, and Melissa Stafford BSN RN CCRN SCRN. Please see freshrn.com for more content for new nurses.

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Neuro Nurse Tips for Newbies, Part 2: Disease Processes: This episode discusses subdural and epidural hematomas, seizures, brain tumors, and diffuse axonal injury from the nursing perspective. This episode is hosted by three neuro ICU nurses. Music: "Keep My Cool" by Benj Heard. by The FreshRN Podcast with Kati Kleber
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Dealing With Difficult Patients and Families: This episode discusses practical tips and tricks and personal experience dealing with frustrating, demeaning, demanding or rude patients and/or families. Music: "Keep My Cool" by Benj Heard. by The FreshRN Podcast with Kati Kleber
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Tips for New Grads in the ICU: This episode we discuss characteristics of the intensive care nurse, normal expectations, critical thinking, advocacy, communication, and more. We dive into 8 tips for success for newbies in the ICU! This episode is hosted by 3 CCRN nurses, which is a... by The FreshRN Podcast with Kati Kleber
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Diagnostics 101 for New Nurses: This episode discusses a basic differentiation and considerations for CT’s, MRI’s, and x-rays, as well as collecting and interpreting lab results. Music: "Keep My Cool" by Benj Heard. by The FreshRN Podcast with Kati Kleber
29 min listen
What To Do During a Code (For New Nurses): This episode discusses the warning signs of an impending code and when to get concerned. We also discuss rapid response situations and what to do in a code blue situation when you don’t know what to do. We also go over our first... by The FreshRN Podcast with Kati Kleber
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What Nurses Need to Know About Sepsis: Welcome to Season 3 of the FreshRN Podcast. In this episode, Kati and Melissa interview Michael Ackerman DNS RN APRN-BC and Tom Ahrens, PhD RN FAAN on sepsis, priorities for the new nurse, and current sepsis treatment trends and recommendations. by The FreshRN Podcast with Kati Kleber
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If It Wasn’t Documented It Wasn’t Done: This episode discusses practical tips and tricks for efficient, yet thorough documentation, as well as important things to consider that many do not realize. Music: "Keep My Cool" by Benj Heard. by The FreshRN Podcast with Kati Kleber
30 min listen
Dealing with Patient Deaths: This episode discusses how to practically deal with patient death as it is happening right in front of your eyes, how to support the patient’s loved ones, practical considerations, as well as our own personal stories and tips on how to emotionally... by The FreshRN Podcast with Kati Kleber
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Nursing Pain Management Tips: This episode covers the important difference between pain management and pain elimination, patient education, appropriate assessment, a proactive approach to pain management versus reactive, and some essential definitions. Music: “Keep My... by The FreshRN Podcast with Kati Kleber
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Understanding Nursing Leadership - an Interview with Megan Brunson: Ever wonder about how the bedside nurses work with nursing leadership? We interview a current practicing nursing supervisor, chain of command, and discuss how the bedside nurse can leverage leadership in various patient situations. by The FreshRN Podcast with Kati Kleber
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Tips for New Grad Nurses on Resumes, Applications, and Interviews: This episode covers the essential aspects of landing a job as a new nurse; resumes, applications, and interviews. All three of the hosts have experience interviewing new graduates and we give you our insider tips on the process. Music:... by The FreshRN Podcast with Kati Kleber
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Neuro Nurse Tips for Newbies, Part 1: When to Worry, Disease Processes: This episode discusses the main questions newbies to neuro have: if neuro changes are subtle, when do I worry? We also discuss common neuro disease processes including ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intraventricular... by The FreshRN Podcast with Kati Kleber
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46 min listen
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