Nurses are entrusted with immense responsibility, and our professional licenses are the cornerstone of our careers. Unfortunately, there are instances where nurses face the devastating consequence of losing their licenses. This can be due to genuine mistakes, severe neglectful behavior, or even intentional harm. In this blog post, we’ll explore five real-life stories of nurses […] The post 5 Headline Making Stories of Nurses Losing Their License appeared first on FRESHRN ..read more

Caring for patients with trachs can be pretty intimidating. Read our guide on tracheostomy care steps to build your confidence STAT! The post 6 Essential Tracheostomy Care Steps: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on FRESHRN ..read more

Building your confidence in nursing is a marathon, not a sprint. Check out this post by an RN as we explore 5 practical ways to advance your career. The post Building Confidence in Nursing: 5 Key Strategies to Empower Your Career appeared first on FRESHRN ..read more

If you're a new nurse scared to go to work, here are 4 critical tips to go from surviving to thriving from a nurse who care. You've got this! The post I’m a New Nurse Scared to Go to Work: 4 Tips For the Overwhelmed New Grad appeared first on FRESHRN ..read more

I’ve received a lot of questions from new nurses saying that one of their biggest struggles is when they’ve learned a lot but are having trouble learning how to trust your clinical judgment in nursing. You think you know what you’re doing, but you’re not sure... The post How to Trust Your Nursing Judgement: Critical Insights From 5 Experienced Nurses appeared first on FRESHRN ..read more

Welcome, FreshRN family! Today, we’re diving into the world of Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS). Often shrouded in mystery and confusion, the CNS role is critical to our healthcare system. We will discuss how to become a CNS, as well as clinical nurse specialist requirements, the steps ? to success – and more! Clinical Nurse Specialist […] The post How to Become a CNS: Unlock the Clinical Nurse Specialist Requirements With 6 Realistic Steps appeared first on FRESHRN ..read more

For nurses working in a hospital, the code blue scenario is a familiar and crucial aspect of our profession. The rush of adrenaline, the urgent call for action, and the need for swift decision-making can be both challenging and rewarding. One common question, especially during code blue situations, is can nurses intubate? This article will […] The post Can Nurses Intubate? Clarifying Critical Code Blue Roles appeared first on FRESHRN ..read more

I’ve received a lot of questions from new nurses saying that one of their biggest struggles is when they’ve learned a lot but are having trouble learning how to trust your clinical judgment in nursing. You think you know what you’re doing, but you’re not sure... The post How to Trust Your Clinical Judgment in Nursing: Critical Insights From 5 Experienced Nurses appeared first on FRESHRN ..read more

Understanding ventilator settings for nurses is not just a technical skill. It’s vital to providing safe and effective care for critically ill patients. It’s not just about flipping switches and reading numbers. It’s about knowing the science behind each setting, how it affects the patient’s physiology, and how to adjust them to optimize their breathing. […] The post Ventilator Settings for Nurses: Demystifying ICU Ventilator Modes appeared first on FRESHRN ..read more

In the high-stakes world of healthcare, feelings of anxiety are not just common; they’re expected. Nursing is rewarding and incredibly demanding, especially in critical environments like the ICU or emergency department. It requires a balance of mental fortitude and compassion, often pushing nurses to their limits. If you consider yourself an anxious nurse, this guide […] The post The Anxious Nurse’s Guide to Thriving in a High-Pressure Environment appeared first on FRESHRN ..read more