Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses

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!
Helpful Links:
- Research Article "Labor Induction versus Expectant Management in Low-Risk Nulliparous Women"
- Research Article "Effects of the ARRIVE Trial on Elective Induction and Obstetric
Outcomes in Term Nulliparous Patients"
- Comparison Table from Research Article "Induction of Labor and Cesarean Delivery by Gestational Age."
- Info on Lisa Miller's Electronic Fetal Monitoring: Review Course and Certification Preparation

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.

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.
If you want more from Mykel, click here to learn from her in depth on this subject.

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!
Helpful Links:
- Read the Patient Bill of Rights
- Follow BBN on Instagram
- Find the Nurses Bill of Rights Here
- Join the Next Mentorship Program Cohort
- Take the Preventing Birth Trauma Class

If you have heard or experienced the epidural catheter shortage on your unit, you are not alone! This can feel very overwhelming as a birth worker/labor nurse, especially when we have patients that see an epidural as an expectation. In this episode, Sarah and Justine go over BIPTAME, a Bundle Birth acronym that guides us in helping our patients cope. They will explore creative options that we can do as nurses to help our patients manage their labor.

Listen closely, there is a 50% off promo code in this episode for our on-demand Coping in Labor class!