The FreshRN Podcast with Kati Kleber

Hate the ICU but Eyeing CRNA? What It Really Takes to Get In (and Thrive)

Hate the ICU, but still thinking about CRNA school? You're not alone. And it might not be the dealbreaker you think. In this episode, I (Kati Kleber, MSN RN) sit down w

Correctional, Home Health, and AI: Inside NSO's New Nurse Liability Data

Correctional nursing, home health, aesthetics, nurse leaders… and now AI? NSO's newest nurse liability report highlights some surprising trends in where claims are happen

Lessons From a Nurse Who Landed on Probation

A home health nurse thought she was helping her patient, but her actions ultimately led to probation with the state board of nursing. In this episode, I (Kati Kleber, M

Love Nursing, Hate People

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 ov

The Pressure to Perform: Why Nurses Feel Like They Should Know It All

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

Allergy Assessment for Nurses: True Allergy vs Sensitivity, IgE Testing, and Safer Care

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

Feeling Valued Again: How Virtual Nursing Is Redefining Bedside Care

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

How AI Can Transform Nursing... Without Replacing Nurses

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 h

Leading Better Sepsis Care: Lessons from the Frontline

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

What I Would Do Differently If I Could Go Back to Day 1 of Nursing School

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

Your Hospital Is Not Your Mom: Detaching Emotionally From Your Employer

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

The Identity Crisis of the People-Pleasing RN

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 identit

Nursing School Curriculum Explained: How Educators Choose What You Learn

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

From NP School to Certification: Board Prep Strategies with Sarah Boes

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 confide

Behind the Badge: The FNP Role Explained

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

Is a DNP Worth It? Options, Reality, and Regret-Proofing

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 th

[PARTIAL DOSE] My Top 3 NCLEX Resources

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 goo

Breaking Down the Myths About Online Nursing Degrees: An Interview With Chamberlain University's President

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

Which MSN Path Is Right for You? A Straightforward Guide for Nurses

Considering getting your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) but feeling totally overwhelmed by the options? You're not alone. In this episode, I break down what an MSN ac

AI at the Bedside: How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Nursing Right Now

In this episode, I'm joined by Ali Morin, MSN, RN-BC, CNIO, to talk about a topic that's generating a lot of buzz (and questions): AI in nursing.   We dive into how artif