The FreshRN Podcast with Kati Kleber

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 their programs. Hit play on this episode so you can focus on the positives, recognize your strengths, and realize it’s not too late to follow your dream!

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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

This interview comes from the archives! Kati interviewed Beth Hawks, MSN RN-BC, a highly experienced and amazing nursing professional development specialist and preceptor, on tips for new nurse preceptors. Expect to learn:

• How to give feedback in a constructive manner
• Tips for nurses going into the precepting role who are not yet confident in their own skills
• How to support nurses through reality shock
• Coping with preceptees who take correction personally
• How to handle preceptees who question absolutely everything
• And so much more!

As a bonus, this interview is a sneak peek into the valuable content you can expect from Kati’s comprehensive course, Preceptor Pro. If you're looking to enhance your precepting skills and advance your professional development, this course is for you.

To enroll in Preceptor Pro: https://courses.freshrn.com/p/preceptor-pro

A comprehensive blog post on precepting: https://www.freshrn.com/becoming-an-awesome-nursing-preceptor/

For ALL of our professional development content: https://www.freshrn.com/professional-development/

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/

Here is an affiliate link to Beth’s latest book, First-Year Nurse: Advice on Working with Doctors, Prioritizing Care, and Time Management: https://amzn.to/3JfDeAt

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

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 insights.

✅ The Rhadonda Vaught case: How typical (or atypical) are criminal charges against nurses for medical errors? Should nurses be concerned?

✅ Practical, actionable strategies to minimize liability risks while enhancing patient safety.

✅ Breaking down the differences between employer-provided malpractice coverage and individual liability insurance.

Jennifer also shares tips to empower nurses to protect themselves professionally while delivering excellent patient care.

About Jennifer Flynn:

Jennifer is the Vice President of Risk Management for Nurses Service Organization in the Healthcare Division of Aon’s Affinity Insurance Services, Inc. She is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management, published author, and frequent national speaker on healthcare risk and liability topics. Jennifer is dedicated to educating healthcare professionals about liability risks and strategies to support patient safety.

Hub of helpful articles related to nursing risk management: https://www.nso.com/risk-management/individuals

For show notes and the video interview, click here: https://www.freshrn.com/is-insurance-for-nurses-worth-it/

Free Nursing Resources 👇

• Cardiac content: https://www.freshrn.com/cardiac-nursing/
• Neuro content: https://www.freshrn.com/neuro-nursing/
• Jobs and interviews: https://www.freshrn.com/nursing-jobs-interviews/
• Nursing school: https://www.freshrn.com/nursing-student/
• Ortho content: https://www.freshrn.com/ortho-nursing/
• New grad support: https://www.freshrn.com/new-grad-nursing/
• Professional development: https://www.freshrn.com/professional-development/
• Critical care: https://www.freshrn.com/critical-care-icu-nursing/
• Med-surg: https://www.freshrn.com/med-surg-nursing/

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
• X: https://x.com/Kati_Kleber
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Fresh_RN/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kati_kleber/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshrn

The first day of your new job is surely a mix of excitement and anxiety. It’s not uncommon to want to prepare for your first shift. This week Kati, Amber, and Chelsea discuss what you can and cannot prepare for, as well as how to handle the transition from nursing school to working full-time as a nurse.

Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/s5e51-how-to-prepare-for-your-first-shift/

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