Two Labor and Delivery nurses changing the game in Obstetrics, one nurse and one patient at a time. Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses is meant to fill the cups of L&D nurses and birth workers all over the world. Sarah and Justine share stories, research, and life in order to bring some happy to your hour. Join us once a week as we continue to change the game together!
We have Jen Atkission, MSN, CNL (Clinical Nurse Leader), RNC-OB, AWHONN Instructor, & sparkle Queen. Jen Atkisson is a labor and delivery nurse from Portland, OR. She has practiced in hospitals, birth centers and public health clinics for the past 15 years, supporting thousands of patients as they move through the birth process. Jen is also an expert witness in...
Do you know much about military nursing or the military in general? Join Sarah and Justine as they learn from Joshua Womack, a Perinatal CNS in the Navy. Learn how working in the navy as a nurse differs from civilian nursing, what the perks are, and how to get started if you are “military curious.” Joshua currently lives in Norfolk,...
Preceptorship in labor and delivery is suffering. Many preceptors and preceptees are suffering, and we want to talk about it. In this episode, Sarah and Justine will talk about what the learner (the preceptee) can bring to the table to make the most out of their experience while learning how to become a labor and delivery nurse.
In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome back Krysta Dancy, and she shares invaluable insights on how nurses can enhance their patients’ well-being by learning to regulate their own nervous systems. Krysta provides practical tips on activating the vagus nerve while on the unit, and shares long-term strategies for maintaining overall health. Additionally, Krysta also gives us with a...
Did you know that one-third of birth workers have trauma from births they have been a part of? In this episode, Justine and Krysta talk about what trauma is, what birth trauma could look like, and what steps can be taken to heal from the trauma that you may have faced.
In this episode, Sarah shares a recent client’s story and how she realized most people want the same thing when it comes to their birth. She will share the easy interventions we can use to decrease trauma, anxiety, and fear that can surround birth. Listening to Mothers What matters to women during childbirth: A systematic qualitative review Information and power:...
In this episode, Sarah and Justine discuss the hot topic, laboring down. They will discuss the research, share their opinions, and talk about how to labor down- better. The research articles they used can be found here: Jama Cochrane ACOG UptoDate
Welcome back to Season 2! To start season 2 Sarah and Justine reflect on the history of Bundle Birth. Sarah shares how she left the bedside, how we started a business, the hardships she’s faced, and what the future looks like. Justine shares how she joined the team, and they discussed what they are looking for in future team members.
In this episode, Sarah and Justine say goodbye! For now. In this last episode of the season, Sarah will share what she learning when it comes to Fascia, and she and Justine will discuss how fascia work relates to life, in and out of the bedside. If you are someone that struggles with waiting for change, this episode is for...
In this episode, Sarah and Justine break down AWHONN’s Evidenced-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Labor Support for Intended Vaginal Birth. They talk about what support means from the labor side, they discus intermittent auscultation and as always, they give you tips and tricks on things you can do or try to do on your unit. To find this guideline click here. It...
We have Jen Atkission, MSN, CNL (Clinical Nurse Leader), RNC-OB, AWHONN Instructor, & sparkle Queen. Jen Atkisson is a labor and delivery nurse from Portland, OR. She has practiced in hospitals, birth centers and public health clinics for the past 15 years, supporting thousands of patients as they move through the birth process. Jen is also an expert witness in birth injury litigation and has reviewed hundreds of cases and is admitted to testify in over 30 states and in federal court. She believes in the power of trauma-aware legal education to bring joy back into our professional lives and allow us to have the meaningful patient relationships we all went into birthwork to have which is how she came to create her courses “Reasonable & Prudent: Worry and Lawsuit Proofing Your Practice” and “Documentaton Domination for Perinatal Nurses”
She joins us to talk about how labor nurses can change their mindset on being sued and protect their license while being in Labor & Delivery.
You can find Jen online at her website or instagram. Use BBN20 for 20% off her classes!
Do you know much about military nursing or the military in general? Join Sarah and Justine as they learn from Joshua Womack, a Perinatal CNS in the Navy. Learn how working in the navy as a nurse differs from civilian nursing, what the perks are, and how to get started if you are “military curious.”
Joshua currently lives in Norfolk, VA, where he serves as the Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist on Labor & Delivery at a large Navy Medical Center. He has over 10 years of nursing experience including Labor & Delivery, LDRP, and outpatient women’s health. He was commissioned as a Naval Officer in 2012 after graduating with his BSN at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and has served at Military Treatment Facilities in Florida, California, Virginia, and Spain.
In 2020, Joshua earned his MSN as a Clinical Nurse Specialist from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego. He currently serves as the Navy Representative and Chair of the Armed Forces Section for AWHONN. His passions include healthcare system design, care processes, and collaboration across all disciplines in the perinatal setting. Joshua is married to his husband, Michael. Outside work, he enjoys running, playing with their Bernese mountain dog and Golden Retriever, and traveling as much as possible!
DISCLAIMER:
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS PODCAST ARE THOSE OF THE GUEST AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE OFFICIAL POLICY OR POSITION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NAVY, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, OR U.S. GOVERNMENT.
Preceptorship in labor and delivery is suffering. Many preceptors and preceptees are suffering, and we want to talk about it. In this episode, Sarah and Justine will talk about what the learner (the preceptee) can bring to the table to make the most out of their experience while learning how to become a labor and delivery nurse.
In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome back Krysta Dancy, and she shares invaluable insights on how nurses can enhance their patients’ well-being by learning to regulate their own nervous systems. Krysta provides practical tips on activating the vagus nerve while on the unit, and shares long-term strategies for maintaining overall health. Additionally, Krysta also gives us with a sneak peek of the tips and tricks she will be teaching in person in Cancun. Are you coming?!
Did you know that one-third of birth workers have trauma from births they have been a part of? In this episode, Justine and Krysta talk about what trauma is, what birth trauma could look like, and what steps can be taken to heal from the trauma that you may have faced.
In this episode, Sarah shares a recent client’s story and how she realized most people want the same thing when it comes to their birth. She will share the easy interventions we can use to decrease trauma, anxiety, and fear that can surround birth.
In this episode, Sarah and Justine discuss the hot topic, laboring down. They will discuss the research, share their opinions, and talk about how to labor down- better.
The research articles they used can be found here:
Welcome back to Season 2! To start season 2 Sarah and Justine reflect on the history of Bundle Birth. Sarah shares how she left the bedside, how we started a business, the hardships she’s faced, and what the future looks like. Justine shares how she joined the team, and they discussed what they are looking for in future team members.
In this episode, Sarah and Justine say goodbye! For now. In this last episode of the season, Sarah will share what she learning when it comes to Fascia, and she and Justine will discuss how fascia work relates to life, in and out of the bedside. If you are someone that struggles with waiting for change, this episode is for you.
Are you a labor nurse that wants to come to Cancun with us?! Click here.
In this episode, Sarah and Justine break down AWHONN’s Evidenced-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Labor Support for Intended Vaginal Birth. They talk about what support means from the labor side, they discus intermittent auscultation and as always, they give you tips and tricks on things you can do or try to do on your unit.
To find this guideline click here. It is free for AWHONN members!
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