AWHONN Insights Podcast

In today’s nursing world—AI is no longer optional, but essential. Dr. Linda Burke reveals how nurses can harness AI as a powerful support tool without compromising their humanity or wisdom. This conversation centers on shaping the role of ethical, effective AI in your EMR, eagerly streamlining workflows, and better predicting conditions based on patient data trends. The nurse’s role is irreplaceable and deserves a seat at the table to train AI. Health care practitioners—tune in today! Meet our guests: Linda Burke, MD Read More Dr. Linda Burke is a board-certified OB-GYN with extensive experience in maternal health improvement. She’s the founder of Perinatal Solutions LLC and has collaborated with nursing professionals in public health settings throughout her career. Currently, Dr. Burke provides consulting services to federal and state agencies. She’s a graduate of Stanford’s Health Futurist Leadership program and holds an AI certification, positioning her at the intersection of clinical practice and emerging technology. Dr. Burke also earned a certificate in Clinical Informatics from Johns Hopkins and has served as a federal subject matter expert in maternal mortality case reviews. Episode Resources The Smart Mother’s Guide  John Hopkins Clinical Informatics  Stanford Medicine Advanced Leadership Program/Health Futurists    The post Skills for the AI-Informed Nurse appeared first on AWHONN.

How do trauma-informed care and Respectful Maternity Care converge to strengthen readiness across maternity care settings? Our guest experts discuss where practice gaps persist and how new and revamped tools support more consistent, respectful, and trauma-responsive care throughout the perinatal continuum. Listeners will gain practical perspectives on aligning these complementary frameworks, strengthening clinical readiness, and fostering systems that prioritize dignity, autonomy, and psychological safety for birthing individuals. Nursing Contact Hours: 1.0 nursing contact hours (NCPD activity available through 1/20/2029) To receive contact hours for this continuing education activity, participants must: Listen to the entire podcast episode. Add episode evaluation to your cart. Access the post-episode evaluation in the AWHONN Learning Center. Claim Your Credit: Access the evaluation and documentation Meet our guests: Shawana Burnette, DNP, NEA-BC, ANLC-P, CLNC, FAWHONN Read More Shawana Burnette is an innovative thought leader with over 20+ years of nursing leadership experience and 22+ years of experience as an OB nurse. Shawana works closely with AWHONN’s efforts to impact cultures of Respectful Maternal Care (RMC), serving as a member of the evidence-based group to develop the framework and toolkit for RMC initiatives. She is currently the Director of Nursing Excellence Programs for Advocate Health Enterprise Nursing, where she supports the ANCC designation program portfolio through resource alignment and strategic collaboration. Shawana has been recognized as one of North Carolina’s Great 100 Nurses, a Daisy Nurse Leader award recipient, and an inaugural AWHONN Fellow. She is an ardent advocate for rightful care outcomes with a commitment to creating inclusive care cultures for all. Maggie Runyon, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM (she/her) Read More Maggie Runyon is a nurse, educator, writer, and speaker. She began her nursing career in 2009 and has since practiced in hospitals and communities around the country. In 2019, Maggie founded the non-profit Your BIRTH Partners with a mission to cultivate inclusive, collaborative birth care environments rooted in autonomy, respect, and equity. Maggie is currently pursuing her PhD in Nursing and loves educating, mentoring, and learning alongside nurses. She recently authored her first book, I Thought I Was Here to Help, which chronicles her early career journey and the lessons she has learned. Her advocacy focuses on improving perinatal care in hospital environments through trauma-informed care, affirming nurses’ agency, and community collaboration. Episode Resources AWHONN Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) Program  RMC Train-the-Trainer (TTT) Program  RMC Designation  The Trauma Informed Birth Nurse Program  Runyon, M. C., Burgess, A., & Spielman, K. L. (2025). Attitudes about trauma-informed care among nurse and physician leaders in birthing hospitals in Maryland. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jogn.2025.11.005.  Author’s Perspective Video  Runyon, M. C., Irby, M. N., Rojas Landivar, P., and Pascucci, C. (2025). Reframing obstetric violence culture: A concept analysis. Journal of Advanced Nursing. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.70323.   Embodied Trauma-Informed Care Framework  Traumatic Stress Institute – Attitudes Related to Trauma-Informed Care Scale (ARTIC)  The Trauma-Informed Climate Scale-10 (TICS-10)     Accreditation Statement The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. AWHONN is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP580 The post Leveraging Tools for Trauma-Informed, Respectful Maternity Care appeared first on AWHONN.

Dr. Helen Hurst emphasizes the rising rates of syphilis in pregnant individuals and pinpoints the critical need for open, nonjudgmental conversation and education between clinicians and their patients. Use this episode as a guide to discuss sexual health, address myths, implement talk, test, treat at the point of entry to care, and collaborate with community partners to create campaigns that will improve the awareness and health of those in your surrounding zip codes. Meet our guests: Helen M. Hurst, DNP, RNC-OB, APRN-CNM Read More Dr. Helen Hurst is a distinguished leader in nursing education, research, and clinical practice. She’s served as Associate Dean of Nursing and Professor at Creighton University since July 2022, where she provides oversight and leadership for the College of Nursing. Her years in clinical practice encompassed being an RN in L&D and women’s health. As a CNM, she provided antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and women’s health care at a community hospital in southwestern Louisiana. For more than 30 years, Dr. Hurst has cultivated expertise in academic administration, innovative curriculum development, and healthcare partnerships, positioning her as a pivotal force in advancing nursing education. Among her notable achievements is being a co-patent holder along with her team at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, for a women’s mobile health unit for use in emergency preparedness. Dr. Hurst is an esteemed member of professional organizations, including the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, and the National League of Nursing. As a nationally sought-after speaker, Dr. Hurst is committed to advancing nursing education, empowering women’s health, and fostering scholarly excellence to inspire and shape the next generation of nursing professionals. Her dedication to nursing education, maternal health, and nursing leadership has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Certificate of Achievement in Innovation, and the Cols. Jean & Philip Piccone Nursing Faculty Development Award. Additionally, Dr. Hurst was a Fellow in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Leadership in Academic Nursing Program. Episode Resources CDC Talk, Test, Treat  AWHONN Syphilis Infectious Disease Resources  Interpret Lab Values  Educating Your Patients  Provider-to-Provider Conversation  CLIA-Waived Syphilis Point-of-Care Testing Options for Providers  FDA Marketing Authorization Enables Increased Access to First Step of Syphilis Diagnosis  FDA Approves First At-Home Syphilis Test    The post Breaking the Silence on Syphilis appeared first on AWHONN.

Dr. Nicole Rankins, a seasoned OB-GYN, shares her insights on empowering women during childbirth, particularly in hospital settings. Dr. Rankins discusses how evidence-based information can be shared by centering informed decision-making for patients. She emphasizes the critical role of L&D nurses in shaping patient outcomes and highlights the significance of collaboration between nurses and physicians. Dr. Rankins underscores the value of patient education and preparation and offers resources to support expectant families and healthcare providers. Meet our guests: Nicole Calloway Rankins, MD Read More Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins (a.k.a. Dr. Nicole) is a board-certified OB/GYN with 20+ years of experience and founder of Birth With Power, a bold education and advocacy platform empowering women to approach hospital birth with clarity and confidence, while championing a new era of maternal care rooted in evidence, autonomy, and respect. She’s the host of the Birth With Power podcast, ranked in the top 0.5% globally with over 2.6 million downloads. Episode Resources Birth With Power Podcast  Episode 241: Managing Mental Health during Pregnancy and Postpartum with Psychiatrist Dr. Stephanie Waggel  Episode 307: Informed Consent Isn’t a Form — It’s a Conversation  Episode 306: Tracking Labor Progress: Vaginal Exams Decoded  Episode 299: How to Protect Your Power and Avoid an Unnecessary Episiotomy  Free Guides to Help You Prepare for Birth  How to Tell if Your OB is Right for You  Hospital Tour Scorecard  The Labor Pain Management Playbook  Make A Birth Plan The RIGHT Way! The post Birth With Power appeared first on AWHONN.

This collective of guests has all significantly contributed to the success of AWHONN’s Emerging Leaders Program. The discussion explores the program’s impact on leadership development and personal growth through its immersive education, strategic networking, and advocacy training. Listen and keep watching for the greatness of these nurse leaders. Meet our guests: Miriam W. Yeung Read More Miriam Yeung is a social justice leader who has successfully fought for and improved the lives of young people, women, LGBT people, immigrants, and people of color in the United States. Currently, Miriam is the lead faculty for the AWHONN Emerging Leaders Program and runs a consulting practice that focuses on helping leaders and organizations spend their resources most meaningfully to improve the world we live in. Miriam led the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF (2008-2016)), the nation’s only national multi-issue organization dedicated to building power and winning reproductive justice, economic justice and immigrant rights for Asian American and Pacific Islander women and girls. She co-founded We Belong Together, a campaign that organizes women for immigrant rights; spent 10 years at NYC LGBT Community Center organizing youth, improving policy and government relations; and built the Causes in Common coalition, a cross movement initiative to more closely align the LGBT liberation movement with the reproductive rights, health and justice movements. Miriam played a key role in developing the NYS and NYC Dignity for All Students Act, supported LGBT inclusion within the foster care system, and successfully advocated for the inclusion of LGB youth in statewide data collection efforts. In 2016, Miriam received the Ms. Foundation’s Gloria Steinem Woman of Vision award. She serves on the board of the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum, MomsRising and GalvanizeUSA. Raised in the projects of Brooklyn, Miriam is a proud, queer, immigrant, woman, activist parent to two amazing young daughters. Jacquiline Blanco, BSN, RNC Read More Jackie Blanco is an obstetrical nurse and now a Clinical Nurse Leader with a background in economic development and policy reform. She’s driven by a commitment to advancing equitable, evidence-based care in reproductive health and passionate about empowering all individuals through their reproductive journeys with informed, holistic, and compassionate care that prioritizes autonomy and consent. Jackie is always pursuing leadership opportunities that integrate evidence-based practice, activism, and a nursing framework that addresses disparities in obstetric outcomes. Her career is deeply rooted in activism and legislative work, with a focus on shaping policies that directly impact BIPOC and Queer communities. Additionally, Jackie is deeply invested in the standardization of policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistency, safety, and excellence in obstetric care. Jackie is a native Seattleite, vegetarian, dog mom, and roller skater who lives with her wife in west Seattle. Elena Jenkins BSN, RN Read More Elena Jenkins is a Program Manager for Missouri Collaboration for Clinical Community Integration, a HRSA-funded Maternal Health Innovation Grant. She’s also Executive Director and Co-Founder of Nurture Birth & Health, an upcoming Birth & Wellness Center in St. Louis, MO. Elena has had a career-long passion for improving the health of moms and babies and has led both birth equity and perinatal mental health initiatives at her institution, striving to implement strategies to address implicit bias, maternal health disparities, and promote conditions of optimal births for all people. She served as an AIM Clinical Champion in the 2022-2023 cohort and has been integrally involved in the implementation of several AIM Patient Safety Bundles with multidisciplinary team members at the hospital level. Elena is also a member of the 2022-2023 AWHONN Emerging Leaders Cohort and is an Entrepreneurial MBA student at William Jewell College in the OneDay program. Elena and her partner have 3 daughters, and in their free time enjoy creating art and spending time with their 4 grandchildren. MioNeshia McDonald, MSN, RNC-OB, CLC, C-EFM Read More MioNeshia McDonald is a nurse leader and educator with extensive experience in women’s health, ambulatory operations, and quality improvement. She currently serves as a Regional Nurse Manager, overseeing multiple OB/GYN clinics and leading initiatives focused on patient safety, operational efficiency, and evidence-based practice. As an adjunct nursing faculty member, she’s passionate about mentoring future nurses through reflective learning and professional development. Her scholarly and professional interests include patient safety, process improvement, leadership development, and advancing high quality, equitable care through data driven decision-making. Episode Resources AWHONN Emerging Leaders  The post Inside AWHONN’s Emerging Leaders Program appeared first on AWHONN.

Dr. Noor Al-Shibli, a board-certified OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine fellow, shares how remarkable advancements in antiretroviral therapy have drastically reduced HIV transmission rates during pregnancy. Listen to discover the collaborative efforts of health care professionals and community advocates in supporting pregnant individuals living with HIV and learn about the evolving guidelines that empower shared decision-making in infant feeding. This is an inspiring conversation on breaking barriers and fostering hope in maternal health. Meet our guests: Noor Al-Shibli, MD Read More Dr. Noor Al-Shibli is a board-certified OBGYN and third year Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow at Emory University School of Medicine. She received her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Tennessee and completed her OBGYN residency training at Duke University. Throughout her time at Emory, she has cared for high-risk obstetrics patients at Grady Memorial Hospital, including a specialized high-risk obstetrics clinic for pregnant individual living with HIV. Her clinical and research interests include infectious diseases, maternal nutrition, and community health. Noor has a passion for educating and empowering her patients about their reproductive health. Episode Resources Dr. Michael Lindsay NIH Perinatal HIV Guidelines CDC HIV Hotlines and Warmlines Perinatal HIV Hotline: 1-888-448-8765 (24 hours, seven days a week) Ryan White Program Locator AWHONN Infectious Disease Resources AWHONN HIV Resources AWHONN Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) The post Breaking Barriers: Advances in Perinatal HIV Care appeared first on AWHONN.

Many nurses face barriers in advancing their careers due to limited access to structured professional development, leadership training, and mentorship opportunities. While clinical expertise is well-developed through practice, gaps remain in areas such as leadership skills, strategic decision-making, health care business knowledge, and professional networking. These gaps can limit opportunities for advancement into leadership, management, or specialized roles. Addressing this gap by providing targeted education, mentorship, and career development resources will empower nurses to expand their career trajectories, enhance job satisfaction, and contribute more effectively to improving patient outcomes and organizational growth. Nursing Contact Hours Available This podcast episode provides 0.75 nursing contact hours. The NCPD activity is available through October 7, 2028. To earn contact hours, you will need to: Listen to the full podcast episode. Add episode evaluation to your cart. Access the post-episode evaluation in the AWHONN Learning Center. Claim Your Credit: Access the evaluation Cost: Free Meet our guests: Marie Biancuzzo, RN, MS, IBCLC Read More Marie Biancuzzo is a nationally recognized educator, consultant, and content strategist whose career spans bedside nursing and far beyond. As the founding editor of Nursing for Women’s Health, she shaped the conversation on evidence-based care. She has successfully pivoted into non-traditional roles—developing healthcare courses, serving as university faculty, running a consulting business, and advising medical device companies on education and certification. Her expertise blends clinical insight with instructional design, publishing, and strategic content creation, helping nurses explore new career paths and design learning experiences that deliver real-world results. Episode Resources Articles on Medium.com  Visibility, Value, and Voice: The Real Cornerstones of Career Success  Career Change for Nurses: 30+ Non-Bedside Careers and Opportunities  7 Confidence Strategies to Strengthen Your Pivot  Transferable Skills for Nurses: 6 Strengths You Already Have (and How to Use Them)  4 Types of Self-Sabotage Stopping You from Leaving Your Bedside Nursing Job  50 simple LinkedIn tips to boost your visibility—without spending your whole weekend on it  Ernawati, E., & Bratajaya, C. N. A. (2021). Senior nurses’ perceptions of essential soft skills for novice nurses in a private hospital in Jakarta, Indonesia: A phenomenological study. Belitung Nursing Journal, 7(4), 320-328. doi: 10.33546/bnj.1549.    Sullivan, Dan. The 4 C’S Formula: Commitment Courage Capability and Confidence. 2015.  AWHONN SBARs   The post Helping Nurses Navigate Career Transitions With Confidence appeared first on AWHONN.

Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is life-threatening, unpredictable, sudden, and complex. Miranda Klassen and Kayleigh Summers are two remarkable survivors and leading voices in AFE advocacy, education, and research. In this episode, they describe their life changing experiences, reflect on how AFE can impact nurses and other health care professionals, and share their mission driven work to heal. Immerse yourself in this episode in order to connect with the tools and resources you need to prepare for an AFE or to support survivors. Meet our guests: Miranda Klassen, BSc Read More Miranda Klassen is the Executive Director of the Amniotic Fluid Embolism Foundation, a non-profit organization she founded in 2008, after surviving an AFE during the birth of her son. Miranda is also a co-investigator for the Amniotic Fluid Embolism Registry and Biorepository and has authored several publications on AFE and support after a severe maternal event. She is a frequent lecturer and serves on multiple boards and maternal health initiatives. She lives in San Diego, CA, with her husband Bryce, a critical care nurse, and their son, Van. Kayleigh Summers, LCSW, PMH-C Read More Kayleigh Summers is a licensed therapist, writer, and content expert in perinatal trauma. Drawing from her clinical expertise and lived experience as an amniotic fluid embolism survivor, Kayleigh is dedicated to supporting families navigating perinatal trauma and collaborating with healthcare institutions to implement trauma-informed care tailored to pregnant and postpartum populations. As The Birth Trauma Mama, Kayleigh has cultivated vibrant support communities through Instagram, TikTok, and her podcast, offering connection, storytelling, and valuable resources for individuals impacted by perinatal trauma. Her work bridges clinical knowledge and personal insight, fostering hope and healing for those in need. Episode Resources Amniotic Fluid Embolism Foundation  Crisis Hotline Call: 1-307-363-2337 (1-307-END-AFES)  Course: Amniotic Fluid Embolism: A Practical Approach  AFE Effective Communication Guide  Klassen, M., Summers, K. (2025). Effective communication during and after an amniotic fluid embolism. MCN. The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 50(5), 269-276. doi: 10.1097/NMC.0000000000001121.  AFE Management and Treatment  Pacheco, L. D., Clark, S. M., Fox, K., Bauer, M. E., & Clark, S. L. (2025). Use of atropine, ondansetron, and ketorolac in suspected amniotic fluid embolism. Obstetrics and Gynecology.  doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000006095.  Cao, D., Arens, A. M., Chow, S. L., Easter, S. R., Hoffman, R. S., Lagina, III, A. T., Lavonas, E. J., Patil, K. D., Sutherland, L. D., Tijssen, J. A., Wang, G. S., Zelop, C. M., Rodriguez, A. J., Drennan, I. R., & McBride, M. E. (2025). Part 10: Adult and pediatric special circumstances of resuscitation: 2025 American Heart Association guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care. Circulation, 152(suppl 2), S578–S672. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001380.  Ripoll, J. G., Kahn-Pascual, Y. O., Seelhammer, T. G., Bittner, E. A., Chang, M. G., Ortoleva, J., Soto, J. C. D., Elmadhoun, O., Naoum, E. E., Wieruszewski, P. M., Nabzdyk, C. G., & Ramakrishna, H. (2025). ECMO in pregnancy: Analysis of indications, management and outcomes. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jvca.2025.08.030.  The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast  Holding Hope Perinatal   Documentary: 24 Days Without You  Postpartum Support International: Karen Kleinman’s Postpartum Stress Center  Preeclampsia Foundation  Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Theory       The post Understanding AFE: A Dual Survivor Perspective appeared first on AWHONN.

Delve into the groundbreaking Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) program, a collaborative effort between the American Red Cross and AWHONN. Experts Jonathan Epstein and Julie Bacon discuss the critical need for innovative education in neonatal resuscitation as well as how to bridge the gap and provide this evidence-based training in maternity care deserts. Learn how NALS differs from existing programs, what it offers health care professionals, and how you can bring it to your team. Meet our guests: Jonathan Epstein, MEMS, NRP Read More Jonathan Epstein leads the Healthcare Product Management team at the American Red Cross, bringing over 30 years of expertise in EMS, healthcare education, and customer-focused innovation. A nationally registered Paramedic with a master’s degree in Emergency Medical Services, Jonathan has shaped training programs for healthcare and public safety professionals and served in leadership roles, including Executive Director of Northeast EMS, Chair of International Trauma Life Support and a Domain lead for the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR). Passionate about education, he continues to teach and advance life-saving practices worldwide. Julie Bacon, MSN-HCSM, NPD-BC, NE-BC, CPN, CPEN, C-NPT   Read More Julie has over 25 years’ experience in emergency transport medicine, with expertise in pediatric and neonatal transport and critical care. As Program Manager and Chief Flight Nurse at Johns Hopkins All Children’s LifeLine in St. Petersburg, Florida, she manages both a high acuity national/ international transport team as well as the transfer and dispatch center. She is a subject matter expert for newborn resuscitation and pediatrics for the American Red Cross. Julie holds multiple clinical and leadership certifications, as well as serves on the Florida EMS Advisory Council. Episode Resources Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS)  International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR)  CPR, AED, and First Aid Certifications  Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)  Advanced Life Support (ALS) Certification  The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)      The post Innovative Solutions for Neonatal Resuscitation appeared first on AWHONN.

Jessica Irrobali, AWHONN Director of Collaborative Clinical Programs is joined by Drs. Carrie Eaton and Kendra Coles at the 2025 AWHONN Convention. They delve into the critical topic of POST-BIRTH Warning Signs sharing their experiences and research findings from a multi-site study across 17 states. Tune in and discover the challenges and triumphs of implementing the POST-BIRTH Warning Signs education in non-obstetric settings (e.g., EDs and critical access hospitals) and learn how these efforts are building interdisciplinary collaboration and empowering postpartum patients to advocate for their health. Meet our guests: Carrie Morgan Eaton, PhD, RNC-OB, C-EFM, CHSE, FAWHONN Read More Dr. Carrie Eaton is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Connecticut School of Nursing. She has dedicated 25 years to labor and delivery nursing at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. Her program of research centers on maternal mental health, obstetric emergencies, and postpartum health education, including improving patient safety through initiatives like POST-BIRTH Warning Signs. Dr. Eaton is nationally recognized for her expertise in simulation, obstetrics, and nursing education. She serves as a reviewer and Editorial Advisory Board member for JOGNN. Kendra Coles, DNP, RNC-OB, C-EFM, NEA-BC Read More Dr. Kendra Coles has been the Director of Women’s & Children’s Services at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center since 2019. She spearheads strategic planning, cultivates nurse leader development, and has a proven track record of optimizing performance and outcomes for obstetric and neonatal populations, achieved through fostering collaboration and building multidisciplinary teams. She’s also an advocate for health equity and reducing disparities. Dr. Coles has led initiatives to improve severe maternal morbidity including AWHONN’s Respectful Maternity Care, I Gave Birth Bracelets, and POST- BIRTH Warning Signs. She earned leadership certificates from both the University of Maryland School of Nursing and the Nurse Leadership Institute for Advanced Leaders. She is certified from National Credentialing Center in inpatient obstetrics, fetal monitoring and advanced nurse executive leadership. Episode Resources AWHONN POST-BIRTH Warning Signs Education Program        The post Insights to Action: Scaling POST-BIRTH Warning Signs appeared first on AWHONN.

Laura Scalise, MSN, RN, a nurse manager, discusses the development and impact of programs “HeartSafe Motherhood” and “Healing at Home.” These programs were designed to leverage technology to improve patient care and engagement. The dialogue with AWHONN Insights highlights the challenges and successes achieved in implementing these programs, emphasizing the importance of patient feedback and continuous improvement. Meet our guests: Laura Scalise, MSN, RN Read More Laura Scalise is the Nurse Manager of the postpartum unit the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She’s served in a variety of leadership roles with this institution since 1996. Most recently, Laura co-authored, “Healing at Home: applying innovation principles to redesign and optimize postpartum care.” In 2020, she contributed to Magnet Exemplar, “Gender Neutral Birth Certificates.” From 2013-2024, Laura presented six abstracts at various AWHONN conferences and has consistently maintained her membership with the organization. In 2008, she won the Daisy Award and was nominated for the Dorothy Botdorf Clinical Nurse Excellence Award in both 2004 and 2008. Episode Resources Heart Safe Motherhood Program  Healing at Home        The post Healing at Home: Redefining Postpartum Health With Technology appeared first on AWHONN.

In anticipation of the first AWHONN Rural Health Summit, Mandy Pugh and Teresa Horak highlight the adaptability and innovation rural health nurses need to solve unique challenges. Tune in to this inspiring conversation on resilience to overcome obstacles, creativity in personalized care, and community relationship building, sprinkled with a couple of myth busters. Meet our guests: Teresa Horak, MS, RN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, FAWHONN  Read More Teresa Horak has been an RN for 39 years, with 29 years in nursing leadership. She’s worked in every Maternal Care hospital level (I through IV), during her career and became an AWHONN member in 1995. During her tenure, Teresa has served as Iowa Section Chair for six years and has represented District IV on the Section Advisory Committee, where she’s currently the chair; she’s also the chair of the planning committee for the Rural Health Summit. In 2024, Teresa was named an AWHONN Fellow and in 2025 she was honored to receive the AWHONN award for Excellence in Leadership. Mandy Pugh, BSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM  Read More Mandy Pugh is a labor & delivery nurse at UT Health Jacksonville in East Texas and a Certified Nurse Midwife student at the University of Cincinnati. She chairs AWHONN’s Rural Special Interest Group and founded iROAR—Improving Rural Obstetrics through Advocacy and Readiness, a grassroots movement connecting and empowering rural OB nurses and midwives nationwide. Mandy is passionate about community and treasures delivering entire families across generations and seeing her patients at church, ball games, and even in Walmart. She’s committed to amplifying rural voices, strengthening collaboration, and advancing maternal health equity. Episode Resources AWHONN Hybrid District 4 Rural Health Summit  AWHONN Special Interest Groups (SIGs)  AWHONN Upcoming Events        The post Nursing Innovation and Challenges in Rural Health Care appeared first on AWHONN.

Disparities in the NICU are a critical issue, with many families facing barriers to equitable, high-quality care and support during some of their most vulnerable moments. Jenné Johns from Once Upon a Preemie and Adriauna Davis from the Harmonie Grace Foundation are inspiring leaders who transformed their personal experiences into powerful advocacy and support for families. Listen to learn how your team can enhance patient and family-centered care in the NICU, improve health outcomes, and foster a more inclusive health care environment. Meet our guests: Jenné Johns, MPH Read More Jenné Johns is a national health equity thought leader, author and advocate for reducing health care disparities. She is President of Once Upon A Preemie, Inc., and Founder of Once Upon A Preemie Academy, the first and only virtual training academy focused on delivering health and racial equity educational programs for perinatal and neonatal healthcare professionals. While advocating for the needs of her own son, Jenné wrote, “Once Upon a Preemie”, the first of its kind children’s book written for parents of preemies while in the NICU. A graduate of the Disparities Leadership Program at Harvard University Medical School, Jenné has over a decade of experience advocating for policy, and community changes to improve health equity and health outcomes for low-income communities. She’s also led quality improvement and health equity transformation strategies with the nation’s largest health insurance companies.   Adriauna Davis Read More Adriauna Davis is a compassionate advocate and Founder of The Harmonie Grace Foundation. She currently serves as the organization’s Executive Director. In this pivotal role, Adriauna orchestrates the foundation’s mission to provide unwavering support to families navigating the challenging terrain of premature births and infant loss. Her personal journey, vividly captured in the book “Perfect Harmonie: My Journey As A Preemie Mom,” serves as a testament to her resilience and commitment to making a meaningful impact.  Her dedication is evidenced by her involvement as a speaker and panelist for several speaking engagements, membership on various boards and volunteer appointments. Adriauna’s outstanding contributions have not gone unnoticed, earning The Harmonie Grace Foundation – nonprofit of the month, recognized in Voyage Houston Magazine and The Courier Newspaper.  Beyond her professional endeavors, Adriauna finds solace in Houston, TX where she resides. Her holistic approach to life and work reflects a deep-seated commitment to creating positive change for families facing the challenges of premature births and infant loss. Through her leadership, Adriauna continues to inspire and uplift those touched by the Harmonie Grace Foundation’s mission.  Episode Resources Once Upon A Preemie, Inc.  Contact and Events  (Book) Once Upon A Preemie  Once Upon A Preemie Academy  The Harmonie Grace Foundation  Contact and Events  (Book) My Journey as a Preemie Mom      The post Neonatal Equity: A Call to Action appeared first on AWHONN.

To continue our conversation from 2024, research professionals from the University of Alaska Anchorage share their insights on the evolving landscape of polysubstance use across the lifespan and its complex implications for health care. Tune in to learn evidence-based strategies for screening and how to provide patient-centered treatment through innovative methods. Empathy, education, and open dialogue can transform lives in your nursing practice and enhance patient care. Meet our guests: Faith Ozer Green, MPH Read More Faith Ozer Green received her undergraduate degree in medical anthropology from Trinity University. She earned her Master’s in Public Health, specializing in Health Behavior and Health Education from the University of Michigan. Since 2021, she’s worked as a research professional and project manager at the University of Alaska Anchorage, Center for Behavioral Health Research and Services, specializing in community-led research projects around health care access in rural Alaska, and has designed and proctored multiple provider-facing trainings around effective communication. Kathryn Davis, MPH, MPP Read More Katie Davis received her bachelor’s degree in health sciences at the University of Alaska Anchorage. She completed dual Master’s degrees in Public Health and Public Policy at the University of Utah. Since 2019, she’s worked at the University of Alaska Anchorage, Center for Behavioral Health Research and Services, as a research professional working in project evaluation and health communication. Episode Resources AWHONN’s Substance Use Disorders Nurse Resources   Alcohol and FASD Awareness Resources   Alcoholics Anonymous  Narcotics Anonymous  Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)  24-hour Treatment Referral Line: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)  Hanley Center  The Hanley Effect Podcast – Change the conversation about addiction and mental health  Casa Flores: 844-501-HOPE Resources from Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – The Nurse’s Role  Click here    The post Alcohol and Polysubstance Use Across the Lifespan appeared first on AWHONN.

Local Chapters are the heart of AWHONN member engagement. Listen to how three dedicated volunteers transformed into influential AWHONN Section Leaders. They welcomed mentorship and leveraged diverse networking opportunities that are also available for you. Be inspired to elevate your nursing career path and learn new resources that can give you and your statewide colleagues a boost. Meet our guests: Marin Skariah, DNP, MBA, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, IBCLC Read More Dr. Marin Skariah is the Director for Women’s and Children’s Services and Pediatrics, and member of the Board of Directors for the Monetary Investment for Lactation Consultant Certification. She’s a long-time AWHONN member who’s passionate about early-career nurses and is a key stakeholder in ensuring that nurses with a strong interest in the field are provided with the necessary resources to be successful. Dr. Skariah currently serves as the Secretary-Treasurer for AWHONN in New York, she was also an AWHONN Emerging Leader in 2018. Amanda Staab MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM Read More Amanda Staab is a Clinical Nurse Improvement Coach for the Iowa Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative, incorporating quality improvement and simulation in obstetrics for birthing hospitals, critical access EDs, and EMS crews. One of her previous roles was at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA. She’s served 13 years in the Birth Care Center and 5 years as House Supervisor. Amanda is currently the AWHONN Chapter Leader for East Central Iowa and the Secretary/Treasurer for Iowa; she’s also a 2023-2024 AWHONN Emerging Leader. Kristy Wente, MSN, RNC Read More Kristy Wente is the Operations Supervisor for Women’s Services at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK. She’s worked in the field of maternal health for the past 25 years and holds a certification in Inpatient Obstetrics. She has served as the Oklahoma Section Secretary/Treasurer for the past 5 years and as a section chapter leader. Kristy is a member of the Oklahoma Maternal Mortality Review Committee and is passionate about advocating for and improving the health of women and newborns. Episode Resources AWHONN Membership  AWHONN Section & Chapter Services  AWHONN National Convention  AWHONN Emerging Leaders   AWHONN POST-BIRTH Warning Signs Education Program  AWHONN District 4 Rural Health Summit [October 2025]  Healthy Mom&Baby   AWHONN Insights Podcast: Leadership Lessons from Four Fellows  State Perinatal Quality Collaboratives    The post Mentorship and Leadership in AWHONN Sections & Chapters appeared first on AWHONN.

Two different paths into nursing brought Mandy Irby and Maggie Runyon to the same place. Listen as they discuss that nurses bring their psychological histories into the birth space and that most adults have experienced trauma at some point in their life. Open yourself to the vulnerability of connection with patients and accept that you’ve been complicit in obstetric violence in order to advocate to nurse leaders to change policies, serve as an active bystander, and make trauma-informed care the standard to improve health outcomes.  Meet our guests: Mandy Irby, BSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, LCCE, NSI-L1 Read More Mandy Irby is a leading authority in transforming birth care culture through the prevention of birth-related trauma by co-creating The Embodied Trauma-Informed Care Framework. Since founding The Birth Nurse, she’s worked with state quality collaboratives, departments of health, and hospital teams to strengthen psychological safety in childbirth and improve family outcomes across generations. Her paradigm shifting workshops, keynote speeches, and consultations drive the change to patient-centered care within a safe and ethical framework for nurses. Maggie Runyon, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM (she/her) Read More   Maggie Runyon is a nurse, educator, writer, and speaker. She began her nursing career in 2009 and has since practiced in hospitals and communities around the country. In 2019, Maggie founded the non-profit Your BIRTH Partners with a mission to cultivate inclusive, collaborative birth care environments rooted in autonomy, respect, and equity. Maggie is currently pursuing her PhD in Nursing and loves educating, mentoring, and learning alongside nurses. She recently authored her first book, I Thought I Was Here to Help, which chronicles her early career journey and the lessons she has learned. Her advocacy focuses on improving perinatal care in hospital environments through trauma-informed care, affirming nurses’ agency, and community collaboration. Episode Resources Runyon, M. (2025). I thought I was here to help.   Burgess, A., & Kosmas, T. R., (2025). Trauma-responsive perinatal leadership. MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing, doi: 10.1097/NMC.0000000000001120. Online ahead of print.  Runyon, M. C., Trout, K., Copel, L. C., & Moriarty, H. (2025). Labor and delivery nurse psychological trauma an integrative review. MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing, doi: 10.1097/NMC.0000000000001118. Online ahead of print.  Runyon, M. C., Irby, M. N., Pascucci, C., & Rojas Landivar, P. (2023). Exposing the role of labor and delivery nurses as active bystanders in preventing or perpetuating obstetric violence. Nursing for Women’s Health, 27(5), 330-336. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nwh.2023.05.002  Garcia, L. M. (2020). A concept analysis of obstetric violence in the United States of America. Nursing Forum, 55(4), 654-663. https://doi.org/10.1111/nuf.12482  Obstetric Violence from Birth Monopoly    The post How L&D Nurses Lead Trauma-Informed Change appeared first on AWHONN.

In this poignant episode of AWHONN Insights, Jose Perez shares the tragic story of the loss of his fiancé, Christine Fields. Pause as you listen to the details in order to identify the loopholes where a clinician or advocate could have intervened. Jose has now taken up the mantle to fight for respectful care, better parent preparation for childbirth, legislative changes including passage of the Grieving Families Act, and greater community support. Meet our guests: Jose Perez Read More Jose Perez is an advocate for maternal health from Brooklyn. Since the tragic loss of his fiancée, Christine Fields, in November 2013, he’s been collaborating with lawmakers, health care advocates, and birth workers to help reform the systemic maternal health issues for black and brown women. Currently, he’s fighting for the Grieving Families Act to be passed in New York and continues to build alliances to get quality care in underserved communities. Kandis Mclean, DNP, FNP, RNC-OB, RNC-MNN, CHSE, NEA-BC, FAWHONN Read More Dr. Kandis McLean is an Associate Professor for Maternal Child Simulation at Nassau Community College and appointed Director of Nursing for Maternal Health over Suffolk County, NY State. She is also a practicing family nurse practitioner in the obstetrical department at Columbia University/NYP Allen. Her maternal consultant work has been sourced to Pearson, the National League for Nursing, and a 12-system hospital, NYC Health and Hospitals, to deliver AWHONN fetal monitoring and simulation. Dr. McLean utilizes simulation to address diversity, equity, and inclusion in maternal care and obstetrical training. In her efforts to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality, she travels internationally to teach health care teams best practices for obstetric complications and how to work collaboratively to decrease adverse outcomes. Dr. McLean is also a current member of the NY State Maternal Mortality Committee for the Department of Health in New York State for legislative recommendations. Her current research focuses on the use of virtual reality in clinical settings to enhance training for students, as well as to address perinatal mood disorders, substance use, and the gaps in maternal care delivery that are impacted by social determinants. Episode Resources Grieving Families Act  POSTPARTUM Support International- Help for Partners and Families  Paternal Mental Health Face Sheet  National Mental Health Helpline and Hotlines      The post Maternal Mortality: A Father’s Perspective appeared first on AWHONN.

Since its inception in 2018, AWHONN on Capitol Hill has seen increasing attendance and engagement. This episode offers an in-depth exploration of the critical role nurses play in shaping health care legislation. It also highlights how AWHONN’s advocacy program is designed to empower nurses to share their personal experiences, illustrating how proposed bills impact their workplace, their health, and the lives of their patients. Meet our guests: Amy Scott, MSN, WHNP-BC, RNC-OB Read More Amy Scott is a Senior Consultant for the Women & Infants team within Strategic Collaboratives at Premier Inc. She’s a dedicated partner to approximately 40 of the 200+ hospitals participating in the U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Perinatal Improvement Collaborative (PIC). Amy has twenty-five years of healthcare experience serving as a labor and delivery nurse, clinical nurse educator, and perinatal leader. Currently, Amy serves on the AWHONN Public Policy committee and as California Section Southern CA legislative coordinator. Episode Resources AWHONN on Capitol Hill  AWHONN Section/Chapter Services  Congress.gov  H.R.2531 – Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act  Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025  H.R.1909 – Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2025  Medicaid in H.R.1      The post Nurse Advocacy on Capitol Hill appeared first on AWHONN.

This rockstar team of nursing, medical, and legal experts kick off AWHONN Insights live in Phoenix, AZ. Nurses and providers at any career stage caring for pregnant, laboring, and postpartum people will learn more about your best defense for when litigation occurs. The time to improve your clinical practice is now.   Support for the AWHONN Insights episode How Nurses Are Coping in the Current Climate was provided by Medela. Meet our guests: Adam Snyder Read More Adam Snyder is a trial lawyer with an unparalleled commitment to litigating birth trauma, catastrophic injury, and women’s health matters. He founded the Birth Injury Alliance in an effort to bring about positive change in the way perinatal care is provided and to help those who need help most. He frequently lectures on obstetrics and pediatrics litigation, serves as co-chair of a leading perinatal care conference, and is invited to be presenting faculty at clinical and legal seminars throughout the country. Adam is also a leader on the boards of multiple hospitals and charitable organizations that are dedicated to improving women’s health care and women’s health research. He is recognized by his peers as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and the Leading Lawyers Network for his dedication. Jamie’s work crosses sectors into the arenas of public health, education, and patient advocacy. She has a long history of advocacy and is involved extensively in AWHONN on the state and national level. She was an AWHONN Emerging Leader in the 2022 cohort. Jamie is regularly featured on the AWHONN Insights Podcast as a member of the content advisory board. Jamie is a nationally recognized public speaker and thought leader. Through her efforts, Jamie seeks to center the voices and amplify the stories of those most impacted by adverse outcomes to help make meaningful improvements in the health of all those giving birth. Alexandria (Lexi) Hill, MD, FACOG Read More Dr. Alexandria (Lexi) Hill is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Dr. Hill is licensed in multiple states and currently practices telemedicine full-time to service communities in need of high-risk obstetrical care. She’s extensively involved with the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine and serves on multiple committees to raise awareness and advocate for maternal health care at both the state and national level. Dr. Hill enjoys incorporating her study of the Spanish language into her daily clinical practice and educating medical professionals; she’s been a part of America’s Board Review Course since 2017. Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN Read More Dr. Suzanne McMurtry Baird is owner of Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and has extensive clinical experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Her past roles include Assistant Director of Nursing – Clinical Program Development at Texas Children’s Hospital’s Pavilion for Women in Houston, TX and faculty at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in Nashville, TN teaching obstetric and critical care nursing. Dr. Baird has authored and edited numerous programs and books for the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nursing, such as Critical Care Obstetrics Education, Perinatal Education and Orientation Program, and AWHONN High Risk and Critical Care, 4th edition. Dr. Stephanie Martin Read More Dr. Stephanie Martin is the medical director and co-owner of Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics. Through her consulting business she advises hospitals of all sizes on improving care for high-risk and critically ill pregnant women. Due to her extensive clinical experience, Dr. Martin is a highly regarded speaker and educator. She’s served on the Board of Directors for the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine, been a peer reviewer for the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and authored numerous journal articles and book chapters on critical care obstetric topics. Dr. Martin is currently Course Director for America’s Board Review MFM Oral Board Exam Review Course, helping MFM candidates prepare for the oral board certifying examination and co-host of The Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast which has reached #4 on the Apple Podcast Charts in Medicine. Episode Resources Federal Tort Claims Act  What is a Deposition?  AWHONN Fetal Heart Monitoring  Birth Injury Law Alliance, LTD  Dr. Lexi Hill  The Dr. Lexi Show [Apple Podcast]  Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics  The Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast [Apple Podcast]     The post A Beginner’s Guide to Liability Issues in Perinatal Nursing appeared first on AWHONN.

The AWHONN Insights Content Advisory Board discusses the current challenges faced by nurses and how they’re coping. The conversation centers on self-care strategies, emotional coping, and the importance of support within the nursing profession. The group explores ways to nurture creativity and resilience amid the constantly evolving and demanding landscape of obstetrics and women’s health. Support for the AWHONN Insights episode How Nurses Are Coping in the Current Climate was provided by Medela. Meet our guests: Jamie Agunsday, MA, MSN, RNC-OB Read More Jamie Agunsday is a master’s prepared Registered Nurse who has spent 11 years serving women and birthing families in New Jersey. As a labor nurse, Jamie was deeply impacted by seeing women experience serious pregnancy related complications. She spent 5 years telling the stories of women in NJ who died from complications of their pregnancies to the NJ Maternal Mortality Review Committee. Jamie recently joined a nonprofit where she partners with clinicians, leaders, and community members to ensure that healthcare teams have the knowledge they need to support birth equity, family empowerment, and joy in safe clinical settings. Jamie’s work crosses sectors into the arenas of public health, education, and patient advocacy. She has a long history of advocacy and is involved extensively in AWHONN on the state and national level. She was an AWHONN Emerging Leader in the 2022 cohort. Jamie is regularly featured on the AWHONN Insights Podcast as a member of the content advisory board. Jamie is a nationally recognized public speaker and thought leader. Through her efforts, Jamie seeks to center the voices and amplify the stories of those most impacted by adverse outcomes to help make meaningful improvements in the health of all those giving birth. Lakisa Ballard, RN, MSN, C-EFM, RNC-OB Read More Lakisa Ballard is a Clinical Nurse Education Specialist in Labor and Delivery. Her years of nursing experience span labor and delivery, high-risk antepartum, and postpartum in hospitals across the US. Her mission is to impact the perinatal workforce through tools, knowledge, and support that produce the best patient outcomes. She’s passionate about fostering supportive learning environments derived from evidence-based practice. Lakisa is a Maryland Maternal Mortality Review Team board member. In November 2022, she was awarded the Sandy Chapman Rising Star award at the National Perinatal Leadership Conference. Shannon Francois, MSN-E, RNC-OB Read More Shannon Francois is a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with a strong commitment to supporting women’s health across all stages of life. She is currently pursuing certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to expand her expertise in providing holistic care. With a background in nursing education and inpatient obstetrics, Shannon is deeply passionate about women’s mental health and its critical role in overall well-being. As the mother of twin girls, she is personally and professionally dedicated to supporting mental health, both for women and their families. Shannon is committed to advancing women’s healthcare by empowering women to make informed decisions about their health and promoting integrated, patient-centered care in the field of women’s health. LaShea Haynes, M.Ed, MSN, AGCNS-BC, APRN, RNC, C-EFM Read More Lashea Haynes has obstetrical and perinatal nursing experience and expertise that spans 26 years in labor and delivery, antepartum, and mother/baby. She’s worked as a board-certified clinical nurse specialist, nursing instructor, and perinatal outreach educator. She’s provided high-risk perinatal education to various hospitals and audiences throughout her region. LaShea is the editor of Healthy Mom&Baby magazine and the founder and owner of her own nursing mentoring and education consulting company. She’s also a Designated Instructor Trainer in Fetal Monitoring and Obstetric Patient Safety. LaShea is an active AWHONN member, Vice Chair of the AWHONN Section Advisory Committee, and past two-term Georgia section chair. In 2022, she received the AWHONN Distinguished Professional Service Award and The Award of Excellence in Education. Jennifer Peterman, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC, IBCLC Read More Jennifer Peterman has been a Women’s Health nurse for over 30 years. She received her bachelor of science in nursing from The College of New Jersey and is certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. She received her master’s degree from Drexel University and is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Jennifer has been an advocate in the field of lactation, mentoring hospitals on achieving Baby Friendly Designation. She is currently a Clinical Practice leader on the Postpartum and Well Baby units at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Jennifer has been an active AWHONN member, including on the editorial advisory board for Health Mom&Baby Magazine. Jennifer is passionate about maternal mental health and continues to advocate for increased awareness and resources. Kimber Stovesand, RN, BSN Read More Kimber Stovesand is an experienced labor and delivery nurse and newly graduated midwife that has a passion for delivering quality, evidence-based care before, during and after childbirth. She recently graduated with her Masters in Nurse Midwifery from East Carolina University. She is an AWHONN Emerging Leader in the 2024-2025 cohort. She enjoys assisting birthing bodies in the liminal space of the delivery room and loves being a witness to the miracle of each person coming into their own strength. Her goals include eliminating disparities in care, increasing patient and provider collaboration and empowering patients with the knowledge and resources to claim birth as intimately and unmistakably theirs. Jessica Irrobali, MSN, RNC-OB, CHSE, C-ONQS, C-EFM Read More Jessica Irrobali is the Director of Collaborative Clinical Programs at the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN). With extensive experience in perinatal high-risk critical care, she has served as a perinatal educator, maternal designation/critical care coordinator, and surveyor for Levels of Maternal Care. Jessica has demonstrated her expertise and dedication by leading the expansion of the post-birth warning signs education toolkit and improving resources for rural and critical access hospitals. Her initiatives include developing a post-birth warning signs app and translating patient materials into 50 languages. She has also produced educational videos for clinicians and patients to enhance their understanding of post-birth warning signs. Jessica travels nationwide to teach AWHONN’s Obstetric Patient Safety Program and advocate for simulation-based learning in various healthcare settings. Additionally, she co-hosts the AWHONN Insights Podcast and directs AWHONN’s Emerging Leader Program to cultivate future nursing leaders and advance the profession. Episode Resources Meditation:  Calm App  Insight Timer  Audio Apothecary (create a playlist)  Therapy Resources:  HeartMath  Headway  Growtherapy  Alma  Talkspace  Betterhelp  Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation  Mental Health Help for Nurses  APNA Nurses’ Guide to Mental Health Support Services  AWHONN on the Hill        The post How Nurses Are Coping in the Current Climate appeared first on AWHONN.