#97 Being New in L&D: Advice, Getting the Job, Preventing Burnout & More

In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne continues part 2 of the conversation for nurses who are new to labor and delivery or new to the specialty altogether. She shares practical, experience-based advice on facing imposter syndrome, asking questions, and accelerating your growth without burning yourself out. This episode dives into the emotional realities of L&D nursing, including how to process hard days, hold space for yourself, and build recovery routines that support long-term sustainability. Sarah responds to listener questions about work-life balance, leaving work at work, and navigating burnout in today’s healthcare climate. Whether you’re a new grad, transitioning specialties, or mentoring newer nurses, this episode is a grounded reminder that you’re not alone.

Helpful Links!

• Part 1 Podcast episode: Tips for Being New, Ruptured Vasa Previa & Building Rapport with Providers
• Burnout podcast episode
• Subscribe for free monthly education for L&D Nurses!
• Learn More about our Mentorship Program
• Come to our MOVE Learning Retreat!
• Healing Trauma in the Birth Professional On-Demand Class
• Sign Up for our Physiologic Birth Class
• Sign Up for our Basic Fetal Monitoring Class

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