Maggie Runyon, MSN, RNC-OB, CYT-500 // Founding Executive Director Your BIRTH Partners
Founding Executive Director of Your BIRTH Partners
Maggie Runyon (she/her) 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, primarily in labor and birth environments. Maggie is currently pursuing her PhD in Nursing and loves educating, mentoring, and learning alongside other nurses. She recently published her first book, I Thought I Was Here to Help: Unveiling the Healthcare System, Unleashing the Nurse Advocate, which chronicles her early career journey and the lessons she has learned through it.
Her advocacy focuses on improving perinatal care in hospital environments through trauma-informed care, community collaboration, and reflection on nurse identity. When she’s not dreaming up good trouble with other changemakers, she’s doing yoga, reading a book, traveling, indulging in delicious food, soaking in fresh air outside, or hanging with her awesome partner and kids.
Upcoming Programs by Maggie Runyon, MSN, RNC-OB, CYT-500 // Founding Executive Director Your BIRTH Partners
Debriefing the Front Lines
Also With Tara Kosmas, MSN, RN, NC-BC, CHSE, SOAR // Founding Executive Director Debriefing the Front Lines
Two day, intimate immersion for nurses intended to recognize our shared humanity and discuss actionable strategies to process trauma, rebuild psychological safety, and sustain emotional well-becoming for individuals who provide care and the organizations that support them. Cumulative trauma occurs within all healthcare specialities, especially those who are frequently exposed to high-stress situations, adverse events, […]