High Risk Perinatal/Neonatal Nursing Care

At a glance

Class date
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Hours / CEU
6.00
Location
Natividad Medical Center
Room
SEA Room

Class Information

Diabetes and Pregnancy
Speaker: Molly Killion RN, MS, CNS

Upon completion of this program the participant will be able to:

  • Identify specific vital signs and blood loss parameters that are warning signs of impending maternal decline
  • Emphasize the importance of clinical assessment and communication to heighten perinatal staff awareness
  • Explore experiences from perinatal nurses when caring for women who have unexpected decompensation
  • List care giver strategies that promote healthy coping when childbirth involves severe morbidity or death

Infant of the Diabetic Mother
Speaker: Cynthia Jensen RN, MS, CNS

Upon completion of this program the participant will be able to:

  • Review the legal scope of nursing practice
  • Malpractice 101: The anatomy of a malpractice suit and definition of terms
  • Discuss obstetric situations in which the risk of malpractice is high
  • Identify essential elements of adequate medical record documentation

Care of the Infant with Congenital Anomalies
Speaker: Tanya Kamka RNC-NIC, MSN

  • Upon completion of this program the participant will be able to:
  • List 2 biological adaptations of the heart in pregnancy
  • Identify risks to the fetus and infant born to a mother with Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP)
  • Name three causes of acute renal failure in pregnancy

Fees

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Online access

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