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In this emotional episode, Sarah shares about a woman she has supported as her birth coach for years. This client has had two traumatic births, as well as mental health diagnoses, and in former births, her care team made assumptions about her without seeing who she really was. For her third birth, this resilient woman advocated for herself, and her care team went above and beyond to provide exceptional care and understand her unique needs. Explore the transformative impact of truly seeing and understanding patients, removing biases, and creating a safe space for a healing birth experience. See what one unit did to go above and beyond to create a healing birth experience for her. Learn how empathy, accommodation, and understanding can make a huge difference for families. Thanks for listening and subscribing!

This thought-provoking episode delves into the Enneagram, a dynamic personality system that holds great wisdom to better understand ourselves and those around us. Join us as Jess McGrail, an Enneagram expert, shares her wisdom on how this tool can be used for personal awareness and growth. Jess offers practical advice for identifying your Enneagram type and what resources to trust in going deeper into this topic. Discover the significance of Enneagram wings, stances, and arrows. Gain valuable tips for using this tool to foster compassion and connection in your personal and professional life. Whether you’re a nurse or simply curious about the Enneagram, this episode offers valuable takeaways for enhancing your life and connections. Thanks for listening and subscribing!

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In this clinical episode, Lisa Miller, Justine, and Sarah delve into the effects of the ARRIVE trial on birth care practices. They discuss recent research findings that analyze induction rates and outcomes post the ARRIVE trial as well as other relevant research. Along the way, learn about how to think critically in the process of interpreting research, the role of prenatal education, the emotional challenges of respecting patient autonomy, the vital importance of shared decision-making, and more. Thanks for listening and subscribing!

Join us for an inspiring journey with Clara Jones (formerly known on IG as Nurse Clara), an L&D nurse who transitioned into the role of a Family Nurse Practitioner, all while building a thriving social media presence. Clara sheds light on the differences between FNP and WHNP, offering valuable insight for nurses contemplating this possible transition. Learn from the advice she would tell her younger night-shift self and how she made the decision to make a career change. Finally, get the inside scoop on how she started on Instagram and what it’s like pursuing authenticity amidst the pressures of social media. It’s time to get unstuck and think deeply about your own career path as we learn from hers!

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In this thought-provoking episode, Sarah & Justine dive deep into the realm of patient autonomy and the pivotal role of nurses in supporting patient’s choices. They explain the Bundle Birth approach in going back to the fundamental principle of consent, emphasizing the responsibility of nurses to uphold the patient bill of rights. The conversation explores collaborative care, informed decision-making, the role of policies and procedures, correct documentation and the availability of AMA and other resources to aid in risk management. All sparking from a message on Instagram (you’ll get the tea), Justine opens up about her personal experience of being impacted by negative messages on social media which serves as a reminder that our words on virtual platforms have tangible effects on real human lives. Thanks for listening and subscribing!

In this episode, Sarah and Justine discuss a sensitive and highly publicized case involving fetal loss and decapitation in Georgia that recently came to light all over social media and the news. L&D nurse Jen Atkisson, an expert witness, and Marlie Willer, a medical malpractice lawyer specializing in OB cases, specifically shoulder dystocia, join the episode to talk about this tragic case and its implications. Tune in as they review the limited known facts of the case per public record and explore what role the nurse has in high-risk situations. Learn valuable insight from Jen and Marlie on medical malpractice lawsuits, reasons a nurse’s license could be suspended, nurse malpractice insurance, shoulder dystocia training, relevant resources and more.

Join us as we dive into the latest episode, where they share about how the CliftonStrengths® tool can be used for personal growth and team cohesion. Delve deeper as Justine sheds light on her role shift within Bundle Birth, tapping into her strengths, while Sarah shares her inspiring health journey, offering invaluable insights into intentional self-improvement. Discover how the Bundle Birth team is expanding, laying the groundwork for what’s on the horizon. And speaking of the future, brace yourselves as Sarah & Justine spill the beans on a revolutionary tool on the brink of transforming the BBN community!

Sarah and Justine are back with part 2 or our preceptorship series. This episode goes over what a preceptor should bring to the table when it comes to training new nurses.

We have the change master herself, Mykel LeCheminant, with us on this episode. She is a powerhouse and change consultant in labor and delivery and nursing. Learn how to start a change project while she coaches Justine through a project she wants to start on her unit.

Learn where to start, who to talk to, and the steps to making change.