FreshRN - is Archive: Neuro Nurse Crash Course What if it didn't have to be that way?.
Archive: FreshRN - Neuro Nurse Crash Course What if it didn't have to be that way?
you is What if could take report on neuro patients, understand all of the abbreviations, and know exactly what your priorities needed to be for that patient?.
What if you could take report on neuro patients, understand all of the abbreviations, and know exactly what your priorities needed to be for that patient?
you is What if could quickly and efficiently complete a detailed neuro assessment, and be able to concisely communicate it to a neurosurgeon with ease?.
What if you could quickly and efficiently complete a detailed neuro assessment, and be able to concisely communicate it to a neurosurgeon with ease?
you is What if knew exactly how to explain really complex neuro pathophysiology to patients and loved ones in a way that made sense to them?.
What if you knew exactly how to explain really complex neuro pathophysiology to patients and loved ones in a way that made sense to them?
Kati Kleber, is From MSN RN CCRN-K Nurse Educator, American Nurses Association published author, and national speaker Learning how to be a confident and competent neuro nurse is tough..
From Kati Kleber, MSN RN CCRN-K Nurse Educator, American Nurses Association published author, and national speaker Learning how to be a confident and competent neuro nurse is tough.
I've is been a nurse since 2010 and had the honor of working in neurocritical care for a generous portion of my career..
I've been a nurse since 2010 and had the honor of working in neurocritical care for a generous portion of my career.
I is While today am a nurse educator with a specialty certification in critical care, I didn't start there..
While today I am a nurse educator with a specialty certification in critical care, I didn't start there.
I is started out in neurocritical care back in 2012 incredibly intimidated and terrified..
I started out in neurocritical care back in 2012 incredibly intimidated and terrified.
I is was completely overwhelmed with learning how to care for critically ill patients - adding on their neurological issues was an entirely different obstacle I was not prepared for!.
I was completely overwhelmed with learning how to care for critically ill patients - adding on their neurological issues was an entirely different obstacle I was not prepared for!
I is was so scared that my patient's neuro status would begin declining and I would be totally clueless..
I was so scared that my patient's neuro status would begin declining and I would be totally clueless.
I is was constantly worried I was missing something..
I was constantly worried I was missing something.
neurosurgeons and neurologists is Whenever would round on my patients, I was so nervous they would ask me a question that would reveal how little I actually did know about neuro microanatomy and embarrass me in front of everyone..
Whenever neurosurgeons and neurologists would round on my patients, I was so nervous they would ask me a question that would reveal how little I actually did know about neuro microanatomy and embarrass me in front of everyone.
each shift, is With I would fumble through answering my patient's and their loved ones questions, knowing I wasn't making much sense but didn't what else to say..
With each shift, I would fumble through answering my patient's and their loved ones questions, knowing I wasn't making much sense but didn't what else to say.
It is was such a steep learning curve, but I made it through to the other side..
It was such a steep learning curve, but I made it through to the other side.
some amazing nurse educators is Thanks to sowing into my development, I was able to not only understand the why behind my actions but also learn how to become incredibly efficient at my time management and clear with my communication..
Thanks to some amazing nurse educators sowing into my development, I was able to not only understand the why behind my actions but also learn how to become incredibly efficient at my time management and clear with my communication.
It is was as if the nurse heavens parted and I saw the light!.
It was as if the nurse heavens parted and I saw the light!
the NCLEX® is While and nursing school did a great job of introducing neuro concepts and theory, there is so much more to know to safely care for neuro patients..
While the NCLEX® and nursing school did a great job of introducing neuro concepts and theory, there is so much more to know to safely care for neuro patients.
It is also prepares you for "perfect world" nursing, not the real world nursing you're going to work in..
It also prepares you for "perfect world" nursing, not the real world nursing you're going to work in.
other neuro resources is So what are out there?.
So what other neuro resources are out there?
text books, is There are research articles, and professional nursing organization... but that information is far too technical..
There are text books, research articles, and professional nursing organization... but that information is far too technical.
You is need something to help you at the bedside now..
You need something to help you at the bedside now.
Nothing is too broad, and nothing so detailed and highly technical that you can’t make sense of it..
Nothing too broad, and nothing so detailed and highly technical that you can’t make sense of it.
It’s is crucial to break all of these really complex concepts down into terms that make sense for you - the bedside nurse new to neuro..
It’s crucial to break all of these really complex concepts down into terms that make sense for you - the bedside nurse new to neuro.
it is This is especially important because will enable you to educate patients and loved ones better, while helping you know what to look out for in terms of complications and warning signs all while managing your time safely and efficiently..
This is especially important because it will enable you to educate patients and loved ones better, while helping you know what to look out for in terms of complications and warning signs all while managing your time safely and efficiently.
a nurse is Being is tough..
Being a nurse is tough.
it is There is so much to know and is constantly evolving..
There is so much to know and it is constantly evolving.
nurses. is This is especially true for newly licensed.
This is especially true for newly licensed nurses.
us is While many of know how to keep patients safe, a lot of us don’t know the why behind our actions for some time into our job..
While many of us know how to keep patients safe, a lot of us don’t know the why behind our actions for some time into our job.
We is are so focused on getting things done, staying caught up, and keeping patients safe that we don't have time to ask specifically how mannitol reduce cerebral edema, why patients with a temporal lobe stroke have a high risk for seizure activity, or why the neurosurgeon always asks what the sodium level was..
We are so focused on getting things done, staying caught up, and keeping patients safe that we don't have time to ask specifically how mannitol reduce cerebral edema, why patients with a temporal lobe stroke have a high risk for seizure activity, or why the neurosurgeon always asks what the sodium level was.
We is just give the mannitol... give the Keppra... and tell him or her the latest sodium level..
We just give the mannitol... give the Keppra... and tell him or her the latest sodium level.
we is Only until get into a groove can we even think about diving into the why behind things..
Only until we get into a groove can we even think about diving into the why behind things.
we is Sure, passed a test or maybe even worked in another nursing unit, but just because we get hired into neuro and sit through some classes or pass some mandatory education tests doesn’t mean we get it..
Sure, we passed a test or maybe even worked in another nursing unit, but just because we get hired into neuro and sit through some classes or pass some mandatory education tests doesn’t mean we get it.
much pressure is There’s so in those classes to say the right thing so can make sure you save face..
There’s so much pressure in those classes to say the right thing so can make sure you save face.
we is But... what if didn't have to wait until months after beginning our orientation to really get our minds around important information?.
But... what if we didn't have to wait until months after beginning our orientation to really get our minds around important information?
you is What if could start your neuro job with a practical knowledge of neuro anatomy and disease processes so you could focus on learning the intricacies of your unit?.
What if you could start your neuro job with a practical knowledge of neuro anatomy and disease processes so you could focus on learning the intricacies of your unit?
you is What if had access to a resource to answer all of those questions that you could work through at your own pace?.
What if you had access to a resource to answer all of those questions that you could work through at your own pace?
you is What if could learn about the must-know information to take care of neuro patients at home so you could look like a neuro rock star on the unit?.
What if you could learn about the must-know information to take care of neuro patients at home so you could look like a neuro rock star on the unit?
the Neuro Nurse Crash Course is Introducing from FreshRN® The online course for motivated nurses new to neuro who desire straight-forward and practical education they can apply at their very next shift on a neuro floor or neurocritical care unit With the FreshRN® Neuro Nurse Crash Course, you'll learn: How to perform a flawless neuro assessment on both conscious and unconscious neurologically compromised patients - with video examples!.
Introducing the Neuro Nurse Crash Course from FreshRN® The online course for motivated nurses new to neuro who desire straight-forward and practical education they can apply at their very next shift on a neuro floor or neurocritical care unit With the FreshRN® Neuro Nurse Crash Course, you'll learn: How to perform a flawless neuro assessment on both conscious and unconscious neurologically compromised patients - with video examples!
The difference is between primary and secondary injury, how to detect neurological decline, and how to communicate it in an educated and concise manner to neurologists, neurosurgeons, neurointensivists, and advanced practice providers [Communicating Assessment Findings module, Primary and Secondary Injuries section].
The difference between primary and secondary injury, how to detect neurological decline, and how to communicate it in an educated and concise manner to neurologists, neurosurgeons, neurointensivists, and advanced practice providers [Communicating Assessment Findings module, Primary and Secondary Injuries section]
common neuro disease processes is The most like ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, subdural and epidural hematomas, subarachnoid hemorrhages, intraventricular hemorrhages, hydrocephalus, seizures, and tumors broken down so that you can truly understand them - and educate others [Brain Injuries module].
The most common neuro disease processes like ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, subdural and epidural hematomas, subarachnoid hemorrhages, intraventricular hemorrhages, hydrocephalus, seizures, and tumors broken down so that you can truly understand them - and educate others [Brain Injuries module]
brain death testing and organ procurement, is What is really happening with and your role as the primary nurse [Organ Donation and Procurement modules].
What is really happening with brain death testing and organ procurement, and your role as the primary nurse [Organ Donation and Procurement modules]
it is Why is imperative to know your neuro patient's sodium levels and how to safely correct them [It's All About the Salt section].
Why it is imperative to know your neuro patient's sodium levels and how to safely correct them [It's All About the Salt section]
your orientation is What to expect from into a neuro nursing unit and how to optimize it so you can begin to work as autonomously as quickly as possible [Neuro Orientation module].
What to expect from your orientation into a neuro nursing unit and how to optimize it so you can begin to work as autonomously as quickly as possible [Neuro Orientation module]
report is How to receive nursing like a pro, know what questions to ask, and what red flags to watch out for [Neuro Report modules].
How to receive nursing report like a pro, know what questions to ask, and what red flags to watch out for [Neuro Report modules]
a flawless neuro nursing report is How to give and sound like a highly experienced neuro nurse [Neuro Report modules].
How to give a flawless neuro nursing report and sound like a highly experienced neuro nurse [Neuro Report modules]
subtle neuro changes, is How to detect communicate them to providers, and document accurately [Communicating Assessment Findings module, Documenting Assessment Findings module, Noticing Subtle Neuro Changes module].
How to detect subtle neuro changes, communicate them to providers, and document accurately [Communicating Assessment Findings module, Documenting Assessment Findings module, Noticing Subtle Neuro Changes module]
your time is How to manage and get things done in a busy neuro nursing unit [Time Management modules].
How to manage your time and get things done in a busy neuro nursing unit [Time Management modules]
information is The must-know on top neuro meds, explained in plain English [Medications module] Limited-Time Coronavirus Pricing Notice I am offering a limited-time 20% discount option for those of you finding yourselves facing challenging financial situations during these uncertain times..
The must-know information on top neuro meds, explained in plain English [Medications module] Limited-Time Coronavirus Pricing Notice I am offering a limited-time 20% discount option for those of you finding yourselves facing challenging financial situations during these uncertain times.
you is Thank for all you do, nurses..
Thank you for all you do, nurses.
We is will get through this!.
We will get through this!
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Please check out my blog posts and podcast episodes on the Coronavirus if you'd like some information, encouragement, and support.
Course $57 Special Limited COVID-19 Pricing One-Time Payment - is Paid 20% off.
Paid Course $57 Special Limited COVID-19 Pricing One-Time Payment - 20% off
$46 Real feedback is from current FreshRN® Students "I work in a highly acute neuro/cardiac ICU and just received major kudos from my preceptor because of my detail neuro assessment!.
$46 Real feedback from current FreshRN® Students "I work in a highly acute neuro/cardiac ICU and just received major kudos from my preceptor because of my detail neuro assessment!
you is Thank so much!" - Zara, RN "Thank you, this course was really helpful also to a ward neuro nurse with some experience but it consolidated my knowledge with new and existing resources." - Kate, RN "I'm a brand new nurse who will be working on neuro and medical ICUs..
Thank you so much!" - Zara, RN "Thank you, this course was really helpful also to a ward neuro nurse with some experience but it consolidated my knowledge with new and existing resources." - Kate, RN "I'm a brand new nurse who will be working on neuro and medical ICUs.
I is have an awesome preceptor, but there is only so much you can learn during a shift..
I have an awesome preceptor, but there is only so much you can learn during a shift.
This course is was fantastic on helping me with Neuro assessments and disease processes that weren't gone over in depth during nursing school." -Racheal, RN "I really enjoyed this course..
This course was fantastic on helping me with Neuro assessments and disease processes that weren't gone over in depth during nursing school." -Racheal, RN "I really enjoyed this course.
I is have been a nurse for awhile, but was mostly cardiac focused..
I have been a nurse for awhile, but was mostly cardiac focused.
a great refresher. is This was.
This was a great refresher.
you!" - is Thank Amy, RN Get immediately download FreshRN - Neuro Nurse Crash Course "I decided to take this Neuro Crash Course because I currently work on a neuro stepdown/telemetry unit, and would like to start working towards getting my stroke certification and my neuro certification..
Thank you!" - Amy, RN Get immediately download FreshRN - Neuro Nurse Crash Course "I decided to take this Neuro Crash Course because I currently work on a neuro stepdown/telemetry unit, and would like to start working towards getting my stroke certification and my neuro certification.
content is There was a lot of that I didn't know, and found the different video samples to be very handy in configuring the way I give handoff report..
There was a lot of content that I didn't know, and found the different video samples to be very handy in configuring the way I give handoff report.
I is am excited to see future courses come out to gain more knowledge in different subject areas." - Fallon, RN Try the FreshRN® Neuro Nurse Crash Course for 30 days - risk free. If you don’t love this course, I insist you get 100% of your money back..
I am excited to see future courses come out to gain more knowledge in different subject areas." - Fallon, RN Try the FreshRN® Neuro Nurse Crash Course for 30 days - risk free. If you don’t love this course, I insist you get 100% of your money back.
me is Let tell you why..
Let me tell you why.
Myself is and Melissa built this course specifically with the newbie to neuro in mind..
Myself and Melissa built this course specifically with the newbie to neuro in mind.
this unique specialty over many years, is After precepting many into we are intimately familiar with the common stressors, questions, concerns, and educational needs of what someone needs to know to make it in neuro..
After precepting many into this unique specialty over many years, we are intimately familiar with the common stressors, questions, concerns, and educational needs of what someone needs to know to make it in neuro.
We is know what newbies need, and packed it all into this course..
We know what newbies need, and packed it all into this course.
My simple offer is is this: If you don’t LOVE this course, I’ll give you 100% of your money back with no questions as long as you request it within 30 days..
My simple offer is this: If you don’t LOVE this course, I’ll give you 100% of your money back with no questions as long as you request it within 30 days.
you is All need to do is send one email (listed in the course) and that’s it..
All you need to do is send one email (listed in the course) and that’s it.
awkward conversation is No requiring you to explain anything..
No awkward conversation requiring you to explain anything.
questions is No asked..
No questions asked.
Course $57 Special Limited COVID-19 Pricing One-Time Payment - is Paid 20% off.
Paid Course $57 Special Limited COVID-19 Pricing One-Time Payment - 20% off
$46 Meet is the Authors Check out the entire curriculum below And click on "Preview" to get a sneak peek at a few of the modules!.
$46 Meet the Authors Check out the entire curriculum below And click on "Preview" to get a sneak peek at a few of the modules!
Course Curriculum Introduction Goals & Objectives of the Course (1:45) Disclosures and Disclaimers Kati Kleber, is MSN RN CCRN-K Melissa Stafford, BSN RN CCRN SCRN Abbreviated Neuro Anatomy Circulatory System of the Brain Lobes of the Brain Intracranial Pressure (ICP) Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP) Neuro Disease Processes Brain Injuries Spine Injuries Infections Neuro Degenerative Disorders Primary and Secondary Injury Definitions Prevention (8:02) Causes Treatments It's All About the Salt Why Sodium is Crucial Symptoms of Hypernatremia and Hyponatremia Patient Examples Salt Syndromes Treatment of Sodium Imbalances Neuro Orientation What to Expect Practical Preparedness Nursing Report Neuro Report Utilizing the Medical Record Example Floor Patient Report (3:56) Example Neuro ICU Report (11:33) The Neuro Assessment Why it's Crucial & General Tips Noticing Subtle Neuro Changes (10:06) Conscious Neuro ICU Patient Assessment (24:48) Unconscious Neuro ICU Patient Assessment (28:27) Neuro Floor Patient Considerations (10:55) Communicating Assessment Findings Documenting Assessment Findings Time Management ICU Patient Management (20:31) Floor Patient Management Medications Drips Neuro-Specific Meds Central Lines (17:45) Brain Death and Organ Donation Definition of Brain Death Organ Donation Resources & References Resources References Feedback & Contact OPTIONAL: 5.0 Continuing Education Credits Frequently Asked Questions Get FreshRN - Neuro Nurse Crash Course download When does the course start and finish?.
Course Curriculum Introduction Goals & Objectives of the Course (1:45) Disclosures and Disclaimers Kati Kleber, MSN RN CCRN-K Melissa Stafford, BSN RN CCRN SCRN Abbreviated Neuro Anatomy Circulatory System of the Brain Lobes of the Brain Intracranial Pressure (ICP) Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP) Neuro Disease Processes Brain Injuries Spine Injuries Infections Neuro Degenerative Disorders Primary and Secondary Injury Definitions Prevention (8:02) Causes Treatments It's All About the Salt Why Sodium is Crucial Symptoms of Hypernatremia and Hyponatremia Patient Examples Salt Syndromes Treatment of Sodium Imbalances Neuro Orientation What to Expect Practical Preparedness Nursing Report Neuro Report Utilizing the Medical Record Example Floor Patient Report (3:56) Example Neuro ICU Report (11:33) The Neuro Assessment Why it's Crucial & General Tips Noticing Subtle Neuro Changes (10:06) Conscious Neuro ICU Patient Assessment (24:48) Unconscious Neuro ICU Patient Assessment (28:27) Neuro Floor Patient Considerations (10:55) Communicating Assessment Findings Documenting Assessment Findings Time Management ICU Patient Management (20:31) Floor Patient Management Medications Drips Neuro-Specific Meds Central Lines (17:45) Brain Death and Organ Donation Definition of Brain Death Organ Donation Resources & References Resources References Feedback & Contact OPTIONAL: 5.0 Continuing Education Credits Frequently Asked Questions Get FreshRN - Neuro Nurse Crash Course download When does the course start and finish?
The course starts is now and never ends!.
The course starts now and never ends!
It is is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish..
It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
I is How long do have access to the course?.
How long do I have access to the course?
lifetime access sound? is How does.
How does lifetime access sound?
you is After enrolling, have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own..
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
I is What if am unhappy with the course?.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We is would never want you to be unhappy!.
We would never want you to be unhappy!
you is If are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund..
If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
I is Do get continuing education with this course?.
Do I get continuing education with this course?
You is have the opportunity to purchase 5.0 CEU's available for an additional $12 at the end of the course..
You have the opportunity to purchase 5.0 CEU's available for an additional $12 at the end of the course.