November 01, 2022

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

1 hour 11 minutes

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!

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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 Nurse

ABOUT MEIGHAN PRIBESH, BSN, RNC-OB

Meighan 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.

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SHOW CREDITS

Host – Maggie Reichard

Producer – Jonathan Cary

Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay

Music – Aidan Dykes

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About Ann

Ann 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 4.5 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

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