It’s that time of year again for nurses in administration… it’s time to think up ideas for Nurses Week. For those of you that let out a weary sigh, I feel you. I used to plan those activities and it was not an easy endeavor at all. It can become so burdensome that it becomes […] The post Rethinking Nurses Week Celebrations: Ideas for Nurses Week Celebrations appeared first on FRESHRN ..read more

Step into the world of critical care, where every beep, hum, and flicker of light provides life-saving information. As an ICU nurse, your mastery of common ICU equipment is pivotal. In this guide, we’ll delve into the cornerstone machines that drive the intensive care unit. Join us as we explore the tools that ICU nurses […] The post Mastering Critical Care: Your Guide to 6 Essential Pieces of Common ICU Equipment appeared first on FRESHRN ..read more

How to Meal Plan for Nurses 101 wasn’t an option at nursing school. I had to learn that on my own. I know how important healthy eating for nurses is, so I’ve compiled some of my best tips and tricks to help nurses meal plan to get nutritious and delicious meals, save time, and keep […] The post How to Meal Plan for Nurses – Tips and Tricks appeared first on FRESHRN ..read more

One of the most intimidating skills to learn as a new ICU nurse is how to confidently manage common ICU drips. These are powerful medications delivered directly into the patient’s circulatory system that often elicit immediate effects. While it is the physician who decides when the medication is necessary and orders it, the nurse is the […] The post Mastering Common ICU Drips: A Nurse’s Guide to Lifesaving Medications appeared first on FRESHRN ..read more

In the fast-paced environment of the ICU, effective communication is crucial. Understanding the common ICU abbreviations used in patient charts, orders, and reports is essential for providing optimal care. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the most common ICU abbreviations, providing you with a clear understanding of what each one means. Let’s embark on […] The post Decoding Critical Care Jargon: Common ICU Abbreviations for Nurses appeared first on FRESHRN ..read more

After spending some time in an ICU, you start to encounter the same types of patients repeatedly. Instead of only sharing the most common ICU admission diagnosis (as that’s hard to definitively say), we’ve compiled the top nine diagnoses you’ll encounter in the ICU, so you can walk in on day one already well-versed. Within […] The post The Most Common ICU Admission Diagnosis: A Nurse’s Guide appeared first on FRESHRN ..read more

Top Medications Given in the ICU As a new intensive care nurse, it’s important to be familiar with the common medications that are given to patients in the ICU. Here are some of the top medications you are likely to encounter in your unit: Sedatives Sedatives are drugs that are used in the ICU to […] The post Common ICU Medications appeared first on FRESHRN ..read more

Discover everything you need to know to become an Intensive Care (ICU), nurse. From the interview to the job, this is your complete guide. What is an ICU Nurse? Before you apply to work as an ICU nurse, it’s important to understand what they do. In my post, “What do ICU Nurses Do?” I explained […] The post How to Become an ICU Nurse – Essential Interview Tips for New Nurses appeared first on FRESHRN ..read more

If you’re looking for top tips for new grad nurses in ICU, this post is for you. Many graduating nursing students are heading straight into critical care upon graduation, and this blog post will give you an overview of what to expect as you start that first job. This blog post outlines the top tips […] The post Top Tips for New Grad Nurses in ICU appeared first on FRESHRN ..read more

A common responsibility of nurses. Let's discuss the different kinds of assessments nurses perform, and when when are necessary. The post Types of Nursing Assessments Every Nurse Needs To Know appeared first on FRESHRN ..read more