Episode 48: Supporting the Caregiver: Burnout, Mentorship, and Career Longevity

February 16, 2026

Guest: Dr. Mona Amin, Board-Certified Pediatrician, IBCLC

  • Identify three common contributors to burnout among NICU nurses and healthcare professionals.
  • Describe the role of mentorship and professional support systems in promoting resilience, retention, and career longevity.
  • List three actionable strategies NICU nurses and other healthcare professionals can use to advocate for themselves and promote whole-life sustainability while maintaining high-quality patient- and family-centered care.

About Dr. Mona Amin

hand to hold nicu babies parent support podcast mona aminDr. Mona Amin is a Board-Certified General Pediatrician, IBCLC, online parenting educator, and mother. She has been featured in The New York Times, Time Magazine, Good Morning America, Parents.com, and ABC Nightly News. Through her brand PedsDocTalk, her goal is to provide relatable and easy-to-digest guidance for the modern parent regarding child health, development, and parenting. Her work emphasizes the importance of early childhood development and the lifelong impact of healthy sleep habits, a positive relationship with food, and emotional well-being, starting in early childhood and continuing throughout life.

 

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This podcast episode is approved by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number 15417, for up to 1 contact hour.