Tips for Nurses Working in the Neuro ICU

My name is Kati Kleber, MSN RN, and I worked in a neurocritical care unit for 4.5 years. I was a charge nurse, preceptor, and have my CCRN. I recorded this short video to give those of you floating to neuro or new to the area some practical tips.
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All of the information on this channel and related social media platforms is for informational purposes only. It is meant to supplement, not replace, your existing knowledge. While patient scenarios may be discussed, identifying details have been changed to protect their privacy and ensure compliancy with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. You must always follow your facility’s policies, procedures, and protocols as well as be familiar with your respective State Board of Nursing and Standard of Care.

[@beachbabeee7890]

So helpful! Just got hired into a Nero ICU new grad program and looking for amazing tips like these, thank you!!

[@jillianhoover9225]

Just got a PCT position in a Neuro ICU. I'm listening because I need to know what to be watchful of to let the nurse know because we can catch things too

[@freshrn]

I've had a few amazing CNAs save my butt a few times. You are an incredibly valuable member of the team! Your input and eyes matter!

[@Jade-hl2cf]

I find your voice so wonderfully soothing!! ☺

[@gopalkamboj5391]

Just love being a neurosurgery staff nurse i have been working in neuro icu for 2 year and it is a great to be there ...such a nice experience i love here with sudden GCS drop down these are the conditions you must notice and be perfect in,as a neuro nurse....love to your explanation about neuro icu

[@williamjimmy233]

Great tips! I’m starting a new NSICU role at the end of this month. I needed this. Thank you

[@kimp.dr.n2652]

This is amazing information for new nurses entering this feild. Thankyou!

[@musiquefrique]

I’m having neurosurgery this week and this have given me a lot more confidence in the care I will receive thank you

[@emillllysfreshbytch7]

This was very informative. I just had a no interview for a new neurosurgical nurse!

[@pankajsen333raniwara6]

Thxx so much mam...i m fresher in neuro icu so your guidance is useful for me..thxxx

[@megantackett1921]

Thank you very much.

[@cyan8181]

Great video! I watched all your videos before I transitioned to the neuro ICU from the neuro IMC and they were invaluable. They allowed me to walk in with some familiarity and not feel overwhelmed on day one. Keep them coming!

[@freshrn]

Wonderful! Thank you so much KB! Kind of paused my video production to make some podcasts but hope to get back to making videos soon.

[@triciaashcraft283]

Great tips!! Thank you! Newer RN, going from Med-Surg to ICU gig (next month)...scared shitless, lol!!

[@njandy9707]

Same here! Good luck

[@ChristalynnChambers]

I’m in the process of transitioning too & I’m scared. How are you liking it?

[@katereyes9922]

Wow this is very informative, thank you! I’m just starting my RN career as a neuroscience nurse and I’m really worried as to how am I going to start, what to expect etc. And this vid helped to lessen my anxiety. Please keep posting more videos related to Neuroscience. Thank you ❤️🤗

[@lamariposa131]

SAME!! I start on my unit in a week and she definitely helped ease my anxiety. Now I have to find a penlight that clips to my badge lol

[@mfriend2590]

Interviewing for a NSICU position this Friday, thanks for this informative video!

[@freshrn]

I've got some new neuro ones I'm working on! Hoping to get those published soon! I'm so glad it was helpful

[@macho1125]

Great tips, thank you

[@pretty6440]

Amazing helped me to get distinction 😘

[@daniellecase7745]

really informative thanks :-) x

[@NurseHowie]

Starting my externship at neuro ICU. Thank you for this!

[@freshrn]

My pleasure!

[@iklutchitup]

Nurse Howie any tips on what the externs will do? I have one lined up for Neuro ICU after my next semester is completed

[@fitriisa4804]

Great video! thank you! Today will be my first day in Neuro ICU. God bless~

[@hnduil]

I’m in the same boat now. Any advice now that you’re a year in?

[@gopalkamboj5391]

Nothing to worry just GO through GCS and pupillary response ✌️✌️

[@tytynavarro1881]

Wow, wow, wow! Thank you soooooo much for sharing this. I just received a job offer as a Grad Nurse in ICU Nuero and I am beyond excited as it is my dream field. I am super nervous as the training is intense and will be 12 weeks 100000% hands-on-deck. This is a great layout of what I should prepare for as well as touch up on and study more before I begin next month. Keep sharing!

[@143Al]

How’d it go?

[@brekeith4709]

Thank you so much, I am starting my nursing journey in Neuro and this is helping me so much.

[@hennyplange485]

Thank you for the tips. I start my neuroscience ICU experience next month. Super nervous. But hopeful

[@freshrn]

Ah yay! I have so much neuro info that can put you ahead of the game! Check out my podcast, there are 3 episodes where we dive really deep into neuro ICU topics. Myself and two other neuro ICU nurses host. CONGRATS on the job! (FreshRN.com/podcast).

[@hennyplange485]

Perfect will do..

[@doobiewoman6956]

Just got out of hospital after nearly a 2 week stay. I have to say some of the Neuro Nurses working on that floor could benefit from your videos. Great stuff.

[@Jamiezayac]

Could you do a video on a full neuro assessment?

[@freshrn]

I do have one - it's in my Neuro Nurse Crash Course, along with an unconscious assessment + checklists for both. Link: freshrn.teachable.com/p/neuro-nurse-crash-course

[@marymangino5212]

Any tips for a new grad nurse to ace an interview for a Neuro ICU position?

[@Strongbabiix3]

if you have any hospice/palliative experience bring it up! I had the opportunity to talk about my experience volunteering and shadowing a hospice nurse and they seemed interested in that, because sometimes patients do die and they like palliative experience

[@abbytingjinglu8794]

Hi, I have a critical care background in cardiology. I am interested in an NP position in neuro ICU. what would you provide me tips with interviewing? Thank you.

[@freshrn]

All of my interview tips are here: www.freshrn.com/nursing-jobs-interviews/

[@Noone77723]

Cutie 🥰

[@bhabeshchandra275]

Hello miss😢