Objectives

1. Identify maternal risk factors and implications for the fetus and newborn.
2. Describe physiologic changes/observations that define readiness and success of extra-uterine adaptations.
3. Determine risk factors for hypothermia, hypoglycemia, and hyperbilirubinemia and establish a plan of preventative care.
4. Describe the process for a systematic, head to toe newborn physical examination.
5. Apply critical thinking process for nursing care plan development based on various common and uncommon physical assessment findings.

This CNE activity is being offered for 4.5 contact hours

University of Chicago Medicine is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Relevant Financial Relationships Disclosure (if applicable – clinical topics):

No one with an ability to control content of this activity has a relevant financial relationship to disclose with an ineligible company.

Criteria for Successful Completion:     Attend entire program and complete an evaluation tool.

Cost is free

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For questions contact Donna at Donna.lemmenes@uchicagomedicine.org