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1. Determine three laboratory values associated with HELLP Syndrome.
2. Characterize two changes in pregnancy that affect the cardiac system.
3. Develop a plan of care for a laboring patient with HIV.
4. Evaluate the risks and benefits of internal electronic fetal monitoring.
5. Prioritize three interventions for a category II or category III fetal heart tracing.
6. Recommend methods that decrease the complications of a forceps delivery.
7. Anticipate critical interventions to decrease complications for the neonate and mother related to shoulder dystocia.
8. Evaluate the various treatment options for the obstetrical patient with severe hypertension.
9. Characterize two maternal and two neonatal complications resulting from chorioamnionitis.
10. Specify three cardiovascular changes that take place with the neonate’s transition to extrauterine life.
11. Analyze the physiology that places the infant of a diabetic mother at risk for hypoglycemia.
12. Determine the possible causes of postpartum hemorrhage and appropriate management for each.

Maternal Factors Affecting the Fetus & Newborn
Disease Process

• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Maternal Cardiac Disease
• Infectious Diseases
• Antivirals
• Blood Disorders
• Obesity
• Rh Incompatibility

Pregnancy Risks

• Anxiety and Treatment
• Substance Use/Abuse
• Domestic Violence
• Environmental Concerns

Fetal Assessment

• Antepartum Assessment

Ultrasound

Non-stress Testing

Biophysical Profile

Amniocentesis

Cordocentesis

Electronic Fetal Monitoring

• Assessment
• NICHD Terminology
• Periodic & Episodic Changes
• Uterine Activity

Acid-Base Assessment

• Cord Blood Gas Evaluation
• Fetal Stimulation

Labor & Birth

• Physiology of Labor
• Labor Management
• Obstetrical Procedures & Potential Complications
• Pain Management (Analgesia/Anesthesia)

Obstetrical Complications

• Labor & Placental Disorders
• Preterm Labor
• Multiple Gestation
• Prolonged Pregnancy

Postpartum

• Physiology
• Family Adaptation
• Lactation
• Complications

Newborn

• Adaptation to Extrauterine Life
• Assessment
• Resuscitation
• Complication
• Nutrition

Professional Issues

• Ethical Principles
• Legal Issues
• Evidenced-based Practice
• Patient Safety

Donna Weeks, DNP, RNC-OB, C-EFM, APN, has over 30 years of maternal child nursing experience where she has held roles from staff nurse to manager, director, and educator and is currently practicing as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at JFK Medical Center. Donna’s experience includes high risk OB, L&D, postpartum and newborn nursery. One of her unique experiences includes initialing, facilitating, and evaluating a support group for hospitalized antepartum women. Donna has been instrumental in leading AWHONN’s Postpartum Hemorrhage Project as well as the Baby Friendly Initiative at her facility. She also serves as a Part-Time Professor at Capella University.

Dr. Weeks’ nursing education includes a BSN through the State University of New York, an MSN from The College of New Jersey and a DNP through Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Additionally, she is certified in Inpatient Obstetrics and Electronic Fetal Monitoring, is an AWHONN Fetal Heart Monitoring Instructor Trainer, and AWHONN Obstetrical Patient Safety Instructor Trainer. Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Financial: Donna Weeks has an employment relationship with Capella University. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Donna Weeks is a member of the Association of Women’s Health Obstetrics and Neonatal Nursing.

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**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

Continuing Education Information
NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, and others. Continuing Education Information: Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Program content is reviewed periodically per accrediting board rules for currency and appropriateness for credit. Credit approvals are subject to change. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self-study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact info@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before purchase. Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards. For Planning Committee disclosures, please see statement above. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

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Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Nurse Specialists - Credit Available Until: 6/7/2024
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Florida Nurses: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 10.0 self-study contact hours.

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Other Professions
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Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists