What It's Like Being a Labor & Delivery (L&D) Nurse - Meighan Pribesh, BSN, RNC-OB

In this episode, Meighan Pribesh, BSN, RNC-OB stops by to talk all things Labor & Delivery (L&D). We discuss the differences between working in large and small hospitals, a typical day in the life, how Meighan wants to have her baby, misconceptions, and more!EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILEBecome a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/We Discuss(0:00) Introduction(1:44) Maggie & Meighan’s First C-Section Experiences(6:21) Changing to a smaller hospital(22:25) A Labor & Delivery (L&D) Nurse's Typical Day(30:51) Emergency Situations in L&D(33:12) How Meighan Wants to Have Her Baby(38:15) Being a Patient Advocate(41:00) Working With Resident Doctors(49:22) Misconceptions About Being a L&D Nurse(54:12) Advice on How to Prepare For Your Baby’s Delivery(1:03:00) Characteristics That Make a Good L&D NurseABOUT MEIGHAN PRIBESH, BSN, RNC-OBMeighan Pribesh is a graduate of James Madison University’s Nursing Program. She has been working in labor and delivery for a little over 8 years now. A majority of her career was spent at a high-risk labor and delivery unit. After meeting her fiancé, she has now relocated to a small town community hospital where she still does labor and delivery.FIND US ONYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/nursingunchartedInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/nursingunchartedApple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nursing-uncharted/id1570694185Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1btLYaMHoabT3icqGUgesBWebsite – https://www.americanmobile.com/podcast/nursing-unchartedSHOW CREDITSHost – Maggie ReichardProducer – Jonathan CaryAssistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Music – Aidan Dykes Connect With UsIf you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and subscribe to our show on your favorite podcast platform. You can also find show updates and nursing opportunities on our Instagram at @AMNnurse. About AnnAnn King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13+ years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 5+ years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing. Connect with Ann on Instagram: @annifer05 Are you interested in coming on as a guest? Send us a message at [email protected] Episode Sponsor:We're proudly sponsored by AMN Healthcare, the leader in healthcare staffing and workforce solutions. Explore their services at AMN Healthcare. Discover job opportunities and manage your assignments with ease using AMN Passport. Download the AMN Passport App today! Do you know a nurse looking to get into travel? Refer a friend to AMN today! Learn more about AMN Healthcare's Employee Assistance Program.  Join Our Other Nursing Communities: YouTubeInstagramApple PodcastsSpotifyLinkedInFacebookPowered by AMN Healthcare Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.