Events

Jan
25

Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy & Therapeutic Hypothermia: Current Practices and Updates and Neonatal Lab Work Interpretation: From Blood Sugar to Blood Gases

Thursday, January 25, 2024 - 08:00
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
 Give better patient care due to an enhanced knowledge of laboratory tests and the interpretation of the results of these tests  Name and discuss at least three lab specimen collection considerations and their nursing implications.  Name and discuss at least four components of the blood gas interpretation lab test, and the nursing implications of the test.   Discuss the pathophysiology of HIE Describe the process of Therapeutic Hypothermia in reducing brain injury 
Jan
11

Pharmacology 101: Understanding Commonly Used Drugs in the NICU Class

Thursday, January 11, 2024 - 09:00
San Joaquin General Hospital French Camp CA
Define common classes of medication prescribed in the NICU  Discuss risks and benefits of regularly used medications  Identify potential complications & side effects of medication administration
Jan
10

Obstetric & Neonatal Emergencies: Preparing for the Unexpected Class

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - 09:00
Washington Hospital Healthcare System
Review most common perinatal and neonatal emergencies  Discuss risk factors for compromised newborns and postnatal complications Identify ways to escalate care and utilize existing care bundles to improve outcomes 
Jan
09

High-Risk Neonatal Certification 4-day Review Course

Tuesday, January 9, 2024 - 08:00
UCSF MISSION BAY San Francisco CA
This review course will be held on January 9, 23, 30 & February 6, 2024. Each day will have new content. For the most comprehensive review aimed to pass the RNC-NIC - attend all 4 days! The zoom login will be provided prior to the course.    **** If you are interested in registering late for the remaining 3 courses, please email [email protected]. See class dates in bold below. 
Dec
06

Stabilization and Transport of the Pediatric Patient Class

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - 09:00
St. Joseph Hospital Eureka Eureka CA
This class is intended for Providence St. Joseph Eureka Hospital staff only.    Understand the steps necessary in the stabilization of the pediatric patient Describe the personnel, special equipment, and support needed to prepare for the transport Collaborate, communicate effectively, execute care, and manage time and resources to contribute to best outcomes during transport handoff
Dec
05

Respiratory Assessment of the Pediatric Patient Class

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 15:00
St. Joseph Hospital Eureka Eureka CA
This class is intended for Providence St. Joseph Eureka Hospital staff only.    Review of the pediatric respiratory system Discussion of assessment methods Demonstrate interventions to improve pediatric outcomes Review of pediatric respiratory emergencies
Nov
28

Documentation that Describes and Defends and Supporting Intended Vaginal Birth class

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - 09:00
Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center
This class is intended for Providence of Queen of the Valley Medical Center staff only. Describe the elements of professional liability and how liability is determined List 3 ways to improve electronic documentation that describes and defends reasonable and prudent nursing care was provided Practice comfort measures aimed to relieve pain during labor and birth Cite evidence-based management for obstructed labor
Nov
08

Perinatal Substance Use Disorders & Eat, Sleep, Console: Compassionate Care and Communication class

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - 17:30
Natividad Medical Center Salinas CA
This class is only for Natividad Medical Center new grad staff.    Explore how the history of substance use, patient perspectives, and life experience impact pregnant and postpartum patients Review maternal-fetal effects of substance use in pregnancy Identify the characteristics and treatment recommendations for OB patients and infants affected by substance use disorder including Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Scale and Eat/Sleep/Console
Nov
01

High-Risk Neonatal Skills Day for Clear Lake Providers & Staff only

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 08:00
Adventist Health Clearlake Clearlake CA
This class is intended for Adventist Health Clear Lake providers and staff ONLY.
Oct
24

OB Journal Club - Perinatal Wellness: Impact of Mood Disorders on OB/Neonatal Outcomes via zoom

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 15:30
UCSF MISSION BAY San Francisco CA
The UCSF OB Nursing Journal Club aims to promote discussion of evidence that may impact nursing practice. Attendees will increase their skills for critically appraising the evidence.   Zoom login will be emailed before the class date.   

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