From Clinician to Scientist: Marsha Campbell-Yeo's Advocacy in Neonatal Care

In this episode, Mary interviews Marsha Campbell-Yeo, a leading neonatal nurse practitioner and academic from Canada. Marsha shares her extraordinary journey of over 37 years in neonatal care, detailing her transitions from being a bedside nurse to a neonatal nurse practitioner, and then to a full professor and researcher. She highlights her pioneering efforts in neonatal-pediatric transport, nurse practitioner legislation advocacy, and establishing the Mom-Link-Lab at Dalhousie University. Major themes include the importance of family engagement in neonatal care, trauma-informed practices, and the critical role of parents and nurses in pain management for infants. Marsha underscores the value of being a risk-taker and advocate, and emphasizes the impact of open communication, parental involvement, and evidence-based practice in improving neonatal outcomes. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:38 Marsha's Career Journey 02:42 Transition to Neonatal Nurse Practitioner 04:06 Research and Innovations in Newborn Care 07:43 The Importance of Family Involvement 12:11 Challenges and Misconceptions in Pain Management 25:35 Trauma-Informed Care and Communication 36:07 Advocacy and Passion in Nursing 43:08 Conclusion and Upcoming Conference   Follow Marsha on X @DrMCampbellYeo @momlinclab Follow Marsha on Twitter @DrMCampbellYeo