The FreshRN Podcast with Kati Kleber
Kati Kleber MSN RN, from FreshRN.com, reveals all of the things she learned the hard way during her nursing career so you don't have to make the same mistakes she did. Discover the insider info and unwritten rules of nursing while also feeling encouraged and uplifted as you embark on this challenging yet rewarding career. Kati regularly features experienced nurses who genuinely care about helping and supporting new nurses. Please, don't brave the nursing wilderness alone. It is Kati's joy not only to guide nurses, but also be their biggest cheerleader too. Whether your a student, new grad, experienced nurse, or leader/educator - if you want to get ahead of the game, refine your practice, or learn how to support others, this show is for you. Hit subscribe and get ready to get nursey!
Episodes
Being a new nurse is overwhelming enough, but what if you also feel out of sync socially with the people around you? Socially awkward. Emotionally drained. Cognitively overloaded. Loving nursing, but quietly wondering if you're doing it "wrong."
In this episode, I (Kati Kleber, MSN RN) sit down with my husband, licensed clinical counselor John Kleber, to ta...
New nurses step onto the floor with a license, but not with all the answers. Yet patients, families, and even friends often expect brand-new RNs to perform like seasoned experts. In this episode, I (Kati Kleber, MSN RN) sit down with my husband, licensed clinical counselor John Kleber, to unpack what it's like to learn under that spotlight of public expectations.
New nurses are often handed a long "allergy list" and five minutes to make sense of it. In this episode, Kati Kleber talks with Sophia L. Thomas, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PPCNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP, former President of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and NP at DePaul Community Health Centers, about how to take a focused allergy history that actually improves patient care.
What you'll learn:
✅ A fast framework to separate side ...
Traditional nursing models are breaking under the weight of higher acuity, staffing shortages, and relentless workload. But nurse leaders aren't waiting for permission to fix it, they're redesigning care delivery right now.
In this episode, Kati Kleber, MSN RN, talks with Dr. Bethany Robertson, Clinical Executive at Wolters Kluwer, Health Learning Research & Practice, about how hospitals are experimenting with new care models that ...
In this episode of The FreshRN Podcast, host Kati Kleber, MSN RN, sits down with Dr. Susan Grant, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN (Chief Clinical Officer at symplr) to talk about how AI can actually make nursing better.
We focus less on "what AI is" and more on how to successfully integrate it into nursing practice. Susan will share leadership strategies for building trust, creating a culture where AI empowers rather than intimidates, and en...
In this episode, we're talking less about what sepsis is and more about how to build systems that actually help nurses catch and treat it earlier, without overwhelming us or compromising patient safety. Instead of focusing on textbook definitions, we explore how workflow, culture, and smart (nurse-driven!) processes can radically improve outcomes.
I sit down with Jaclyn Bond, MS, MBA, RN, former Director of Nursing and an innovativ...
If I could hop in a time machine and redo my journey to becoming a nurse, knowing what I know now... I'd take a very different path (and spend a lot less money). In this episode, I'm walking you through what I actually did: From changing majors to juggling basketball and nursing school, and what I'd do differently if I could go back.
We'll talk about:
✅ Why I wish I'd started as a CNA in high school
✅ How going the ADN route first ...
Ok that title might be a little spicy, but stick with me. In this episode, I discuss why so many of us over-identify with our roles, how "we're a family" culture keeps us stuck, and what learned helplessness looks like at the bedside. We'll also talk about the sneaky way suffering becomes a badge of honor, and how to step out of that martyr mindset.
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In this episode, we're diving into what happens when perfectionism collides with the messy, high-pressure reality of nursing. If you've ever felt like your entire identity is wrapped up in being the "good nurse" ... you know, the one who never messes up, never says no, and always holds it together, this conversation is for you.
We'll talk about:
- How nursing school subtly wires us for people-pleasing
- Why high-pressure roles mak...
In this episode, I interviews Dr. Kelly J. Dries, Ph.D., RN, Director of Nursing Program Success at Wolters Kluwer Health. As a former dean of a nursing school, Dr. Dries shares:
- Her educational journey from someone telling her she'd never make it in nursing school, all the way to her PhD
- How nursing schools decide what their curriculum will look like
- The (sometimes sutble but important) differences between programs
- Smart ques...
In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Michelle Boes, FNP, a nurse practitioner and board prep expert who's helped thousands of aspiring NPs pass their exams with confidence. We talk about what it's really like to go through the certification process, how to choose the right study tools, and what Sarah wishes every NP student knew before sitting for the test.
We cover:
- Sarah...
All of the NP track options are confusing. I'm Kati Kleber, an MSN-prepared nurse educator and in this video I'll explain the FNP role and differentiate it from other NP tracks.
Full article → https://www.freshrn.com/fnp-vs-agacnp/
We discuss:
- What is an FNP, really?
- Why the "family" part actually matter
- NP tracks and scope of practice explained
- What makes the FNP role stand out
- FNP vs. AGACNP vs. PNP and more
- What real NPs ha...
Thinking about going back to school to earn your Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) but feeling overwhelmed by what it actually means? In this episode, I break down what the DNP is, who it's for, how it compares to an MSN or PhD, and share perspectives from DNP and DNAP-prepared nurses.
I outline:
- What the DNP really is (and how it's different from a PhD)
- Why some nurses pursue it, and others don't
- The difference between a
I have been keeping my eye on NCLEX prep products for at least a decade and because of this, I maintain a checklist of features that make a program superior. I know a good one when I see one, what a reasonable price looks like, and what really moves the needle.
In this episode, I explain my top three in detail. I would 10/10 use any of these if I were studying for the NCLEX again. (But thank GOSH I don'...
Are online nursing degrees respected? Do employers take them seriously? What about clinicals and accreditation? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Karen Cox, President of Chamberlain University—the largest nursing school in the U.S.—to tackle the most common misconceptions about online nursing education.
We cover things like:
- The evolut...
Ever wondered what it's like to be in a BSN program today? In this episode, I interview Padraic Day, a current BSN nursing student who shares his firsthand experience balancing the classroom, clinicals, and his role as a nurse extern in the MICU.
What You'll Learn:
- What nursing school and clinicals are really like from a student's perspective.
- How working as a CNA prepares you for bedside nursing.
- What it's like to work as a ...
In this enlightening interview, I sit down with Jennifer Flynn, a seasoned expert in risk management and professional liability. With over 24 years of experience in healthcare insurance, Jennifer brings her wealth of knowledge to help nurses navigate the complex world of liability, patient safety, and quality management.
What We Discuss:
✅ Common scenarios where nurses might need to use their liability insurance—step-by-step insigh...
[PARTIAL DOSE] Ever had a patient or their loved one really frustrated that they haven't received diagnostic results immediately after they were completed? Not sure how to handle that with tact and care? In today's bonus episode, I discuss how to handle this very specific yet common situation for bedside nurses so you can feel like a pro.
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