The FreshRN Podcast with Kati Kleber

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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In this mini-bonus episode, I’m sharing my favorite go-to potluck items for RN gatherings! These are all easy, require minimal to no cooking/baking but are so delicious.

 Plus, don’t forget—our FreshRN Black Friday Sale kicks off TOMORROW!  Get access to our all-inclusive membership for the lowest price of the year. 

• $57/month (normally $97)

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In this episode, we dive into the art of giving and receiving nursing reports during your shift—especially when the pressure is on. Whether you’re dealing with nit-picky nurses, feeling intimidated by experienced colleagues, or handling less-than-friendly handoffs, this episode is for you.

We’ll share realistic examples of challenging moments, offer strategies for managing your emotions and...

Are you preparing for a nursing job interview? Before you accept that offer, make sure you’re aware of the red flags that could signal a toxic work environment, burnout, or lack of support. In this video, we’ll uncover the most important warning signs every nurse should look out for during an interview—from vague answers about staffing ratios to comments about workload and training.

Whether you’re a new grad or an experienced nurse...

In today’s episode, expect to learn 10 different smart questions to ask in an interview. We first will discuss questions to ask during a screening interview with a general hiring manager, and then more specific questions for an interview with a nurse manager who could potentially be your next boss! Make a great impression with these thoughtful questions. 

If you want to have a written versi...

We dig into a reader question for a newer charger nurse + some encouragement for those of you thinking of quitting.

0:14 Why I do this

1:46 My college journey and the price tag

3:44 Encouragement from Leah, RN

5:09 A helpful nursing resource

5:33 Career experience from Joy, RN

6:11 Encouragement from Jennifer, RN

6:46 Charge RN question from "Sarah"

8:54 Stepping into your earned authority

10:04 Dealing with challenging personaliti...

This episode is part of a PodSwap, where we swap episodes so each of our audiences can learn from one another! We are swapping episodes with Nurse Mo, MSN RN from Straight A Nursing. She currently works in the PACU, teaches in a BSN program, and manages her educational platform for nursing students.

In this episode, Nurse Mo is sharing all the reasons why older nursing students can (and do!) thrive in thei...

We sit down with Will Kelly, MSN FNP-BC, who has experience as a telemetry nurse, ER nurse, ER nurse practitioner, and inpatient hospitalist. We discuss:

• Our first codes and lessons we learned

• Advice for students in clinical

• T...

In this interview, Kati chats with Jeannie Cisney, MSN RN. She is a 20+ year veteran of the CVICU (cardiovascular intensive care unit). We discuss:

• The types of patients you’ll see in a CVICU

• Her favorite and least favorite types of patients

In this episode, we are re-sharing an episode where we sit down with Sean Dent, DNP ACNP APRN, a highly experienced ICU nurse practitioner. We dig deep into the types of equipment you’ll run into in the ICU. These include:

• Arterial lines

• Different options for monitoring fluid status

In this episode, Kati interviews Elizabeth Fields, MSN FNP APRN, a nurse practitioner specializing in orthopedics. She sees patients in the hospital after they undergo ortho surgery, so she works closely with acute care ortho nurses! In this episode, we discuss:

• What new ortho nurses struggle with most

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