Labor + Delivery Nurse | McKenna

03/06/2024 38 min Temporada 3 Episodio 6

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Episode Synopsis

McKenna is a labor and delivery nurse and she shares her journey of becoming a nurse. McKenna explains the day-to-day responsibilities of a labor and delivery nurse, including medication administration, monitoring patients, and assisting with the labor process. She also discusses the transition from labor and delivery to postpartum care and the importance of providing specialized care for high-risk patients. McKenna enjoys the urgency and critical nature of her job and finds fulfillment in helping bring new life into the world.

McKenna also highlights the fast-paced and unpredictable nature of labor and delivery, as well as the joy of witnessing the creation of a new family. She shares that the most challenging aspect of her job is the high stress and the need to balance medical needs with emotional support. McKenna also discusses the flexibility of working night shifts and the potential for career advancement in nursing.