Ep. 034: A Nurse’s Guide to Obstetric Critical Care in the ICU

Ep. 034: A Nurse’s Guide to Obstetric Critical Care in the ICU

April 22, 2026 · 51 min

About this episode

This episode provides a framework for nurses caring for pregnant patients in the ICU, focusing on practical insights for safe and confident care.

Caring for a pregnant patient in the ICU can feel overwhelming — after all, you're supporting two lives at once. In this episode, Julie Kruithof breaks down a simple, memorable framework — the 3 Ps — to help you stay grounded in high-stakes moments. From understanding normal physiologic changes to building the best partnerships and plan, you’ll gain practical insights to provide support safe, confident care throughout the stages of pregnancy and postpartum. This episode is sponsored by AACN’s Career Center, offering career resources, free resume reviews and personalized job alerts, with information available at www.aacn.org/careercenter

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