20: How to Handle Emergencies as a New Nurse with Sarah Lorenzini MSN, RN

Send us Fan MailFeeling nervous about your first rapid response or code blue? You’re not alone—and you’re not unprepared. In this episode, Nurse Coach Caroline chats with Sarah Lorenzini, The Rapid Response RN, who brings 20+ years of critical care experience to help new nurses feel more confident in emergencies.Whether you’re still in nursing school or fresh on the floor, this episode is packed with real-world insight on how to recognize a crashing patient, what to do first during a code, and how to trust your nursing intuition—before the monitor alarms even go off.You’ll Learn:Early signs of patient decompensationSarah’s “Rescuer 1-2-3” code response modelHow to use closed-loop communication like a proGrounding tips to stay calm when your adrenaline spikesWhy calling a rapid isn’t failure—it’s advocacyMore from Sarah Lorenzini:Listen: Rapid Response RN PodcastWebsite: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.comInstagram: @therapidresponsern🎉 Thanks to Our Sponsor – Mometrix Study for the NCLEX, HESI, or TEAS with trusted prep tools. Use code Caroline20 for 20% off: 👉 https://ref.mometrix.com/1191-852.htmStay Connected with Caroline:Instagram: @NurseCoachCarolineTikTok: @NurseCoachCarolineWebsite: www.nursecoachcaroline.comCommunity: Join The New Nurse SocietyApplication Advantage - Resume/Cover Letter Course HEREIf this episode helped you, please subscribe, rate, and share it with a friend. Your support means the world!