FreshRN – Neuro Nurse Crash Course

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FreshRN – Neuro Nurse Crash Course

What if it didn’t have to be that way?

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?

What if you could quickly and efficiently complete a detailed neuro assessment, and be able to concisely communicate it to a neurosurgeon with ease?

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?

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 been a nurse since 2010 and had the honor of working in neurocritical care for a generous portion of my career. While today I am a nurse educator with a specialty certification in critical care, I didn’t start there.

I started out in neurocritical care back in 2012 incredibly intimidated and terrified. 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 was so scared that my patient’s neuro status would begin declining and I would be totally clueless. I was constantly worried I was missing something.

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.

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 was such a steep learning curve, but I made it through to the other side. 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 was as if the nurse heavens parted and I saw the light!

Here’s the thing.

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 also prepares you for “perfect world” nursing, not the real world nursing you’re going to work in.

So what other neuro resources are out there?

There are text books, research articles, and professional nursing organization… but that information is far too technical. You need something to help you at the bedside now.

Nothing too broad, and nothing so detailed and highly technical that you can’t make sense of it. 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.

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.

And let’s be honest.

Being a nurse is tough. There is so much to know and it is constantly evolving.

This is especially true for newly licensed nurses.

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 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 just give the mannitol… give the Keppra… and tell him or her the latest sodium level.

Only until we get into a groove can we even think about diving into the why behind things.

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. There’s so much pressure in those classes to say the right thing so can make sure you save face.

But… what if we didn’t have to wait until months after beginning our orientation to really get our minds around important information?

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?

What if you had access to a resource to answer all of those questions that you could work through at your own pace?

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?

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! [Neuro Assessments 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]
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]
What is really happening with brain death testing and organ procurement, and your role as the primary nurse [Organ Donation and Procurement modules]
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]
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]
How to receive nursing report like a pro, know what questions to ask, and what red flags to watch out for [Neuro Report modules]
How to give a flawless neuro nursing report and sound like a highly experienced neuro nurse [Neuro Report modules]
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]
How to manage your time and get things done in a busy neuro nursing unit [Time Management modules]
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.

Thank you for all you do, nurses. We will get through this!
Please check out my blog posts and podcast episodes on the Coronavirus if you’d like some information, encouragement, and support.
Get started now!

Paid Course

$57

Special Limited COVID-19 Pricing

One-Time Payment – 20% off
$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! 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 have an awesome preceptor, but there is only so much you can learn during a shift. 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 have been a nurse for awhile, but was mostly cardiac focused. This was a great refresher. Thank you!”

– Amy, RN

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“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. 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 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. Let me tell you why.

Myself and Melissa built this course specifically with the newbie to neuro in mind. 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 know what newbies need, and packed it all into this course.

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.

All you need to do is send one email (listed in the course) and that’s it. No phone call. No awkward conversation requiring you to explain anything. No questions asked.

Get started now!

Paid Course

$57

Special Limited COVID-19 Pricing

One-Time Payment – 20% off
$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, 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

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When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course – you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like – across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
Do I get continuing education with this course?
You have the opportunity to purchase 5.0 CEU’s available for an additional $12 at the end of the course.

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