The purpose of this program is to inform nurses of the antepartal client.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Explain the clinical presentation of the antepartal client topics discussed
• Formulate the clinical work-up and evaluation of the antepartal client topics discussed
• State the current therapy of the antepartal client topics discussed
• List the potential complications of the antepartal client topics discussed

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about antepartum care and evaluation. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Understand the difference between signs and symptoms that may be present in pregnancy
• Facilitate complete prenatal care; communicate effectively the expectations of pregnancy with everyone involved in the care
• Evaluate and assist in treating physical, emotional, economical, cultural and sociological changes that may occur during pregnancy

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about antepartum complications. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Understand the difference between normal and abnormal signs and symptoms that may be present in pregnancy
• Facilitate complete treatment when complications present
• Communicate effectively the expectations with everyone involved in the care of complicated issues
• Evaluate and assist in treating physical, emotional, economical, cultural and sociological dilemmas while dealing with pregnancy complications

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about at-risk intrapartal clients.  After studying the information here, you will be able to-

• Explain the clinical presentation of the at-risk intrapartal client topics discussed
• Formulate the clinical work-up and evaluation of the at-risk intrapartal client topics discussed
• State the current therapy of the at-risk intrapartal client topics discussed
• List the potential complications of the at-risk intrapartal client topics discussed

The purpose of this program is to inform the nurse about the at-risk newborn.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Explain the clinical presentation of the at-risk newborn topics discussed
• Formulate the clinical work-up and evaluation of the at-risk newborn topics discussed
• State the current therapy of the at-risk newborn topics discussed
• List the potential complications of the at-risk newborn topics discussed

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about the at-risk postpartal client.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Explain the clinical presentation of the at-risk postpartal client topics discussed
• Formulate the clinical work-up and evaluation of the at-risk postpartal client topics discussed
• State the current therapy of the at-risk postpartal client topics discussed
• List the potential complications of the at-risk postpartal client topics discussed

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about endotracheal intubation and medications.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe the situations when it may be necessary to intubate
• Illustrate the proper procedure to intubate; describe head and neck anatomy
• Illustrate the importance of medication administration to help

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about ethical and legal perinatal issues. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Recognize medical errors as soon as possible
• View ways of preventing harm or errors that occur with patients
• Create safety guards against system errors, unsafe practitioners and difficult patients

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about family planning. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Know the different modalities available for contraception
• Educate clients on the side effects, risks and benefits of contraceptives
• Examine your own feelings regarding methods of contraceptives
• Assist clients in making the proper decision on family planning and contraceptive use

• Outline the major characteristics of the family planning and postpartal care topics discussed
• Summarize the clinical implications of the family planning and postpartal care topics discussed
• Review the overall importance of the family planning and postpartal care topics discussed

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about fetal assessment.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe gestational-age assessment
• Recognize prenatal fetal distress
• Evaluate fetal size and growth-rate abnormalities
• Understand functional maturity of the lungs
• Describe the assessment of fetal well-being

• To recognize the fertilization process
• Become aware of the different hormones produced for conception and pregnancy
• Distinguish the development between identical twins (monozygotic) and fraternal twins (dizygotic)
• Describe the various stages of growth and development from conception thru birth

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about fetal monitoring. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Understand how fetal monitoring will assist in caring for a fetus prior to delivery
• Learn the newly adopted electronic fetal monitoring definitions by the National Institute of Child and Health Development (NICHD)
• Assess fetal well being and respond in a timely fashion if the fetus is deteriorating
• Learn the different forms of fetal monitory, when and why fetal monitoring is necessary along with the implications associated with fetal monitoring

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about  gynecology review. After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Explain the clinical presentation of the gynecology topics discussed
• Formulate the clinical work-up and evaluation of the gynecology topics discussed
• State the current therapy of the gynecology topics discussed
• List the potential complications of the gynecology topics discussed

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about  gynecology review. After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Explain the clinical presentation of the gynecology topics discussed
• Formulate the clinical work-up and evaluation of the gynecology topics discussed
• State the current therapy of the gynecology topics discussed
• List the potential complications of the gynecology topics discussed

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about intrapartal client.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Explain the clinical presentation of the intrapartal client topics discussed
• Formulate the clinical work-up and evaluation of the intrapartal client topics discussed
• State the current therapy of the intrapartal client topics discussed
• List the potential complications of the intrapartal client topics discussed

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about introduction to neonatal resuscitation.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Learn how to recognize which babies will need resuscitation
• Know what equipment and personnel will be needed to resuscitate a newborn
• Learn the changes in physiology that occur when a child is born
• Know the steps to follow during resuscitation

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about NICU resuscitation devices and compressions.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• To describe the devices used to ventilate a compromised infant
• Illustrate the proper way to use these devices
• Explain the importance of ventilation and compressions
• Explain the proper way to administer chest compressions to an infant

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about the normal newborn. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -

• Explain the clinical presentation of the normal newborn topics discussed
• Formulate the clinical work-up and evaluation of the normal newborn topics discussed
• State the current therapy of the normal newborn topics discussed
• List the potential complications of the normal newborn topics discussed

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about nursery care of the well newborn.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Describe the physical exam and assessment of the newborn
• Discuss interventions, screening and discharge planning
• Understand the issues involved in neonatal transport

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about obstetric and gynecology perianesthesia care. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Obstetric and gynecology perianesthesia care

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about obstetrical trauma. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Explain the various causes of trauma in pregnancy
• Discuss the physiological changes that occur in pregnancy
• Describe the pathophysiology of traumatic obstetrical conditions
• Participate in obstetrical trauma case studies

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about obstetrics review. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Explain the clinical presentation of the obstetrics topics discussed
• Formulate the clinical work-up and evaluation of the obstetrics topics discussed
• State the current therapy of the obstetrics topics discussed
• List the potential complications of the obstetrics topics discussed

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about obstetrics/gynecology. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Explain the clinical presentation of the obstetrics and gynecology topics discussed
• Formulate the clinical work-up and evaluation of the obstetrics and gynecology topics discussed
• State the current therapy of the obstetrics and gynecology topics discussed
• List the potential complications of the obstetrics and gynecology topics discussed

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about obstetrics/gynecology. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Explain the clinical presentation of the obstetrics and gynecology topics discussed
• Formulate the clinical work-up and evaluation of the obstetrics and gynecology topics discussed
• State the current therapy of the obstetrics and gynecology topics discussed
• List the potential complications of the obstetrics and gynecology topics discussed

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about perinatal complications.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Describe 4 cardiovascular changes that occur during pregnancy
• List criteria for prophylactic antibiotics during labor
• Describe 3 renal changes that occur during pregnancy
• Describe 4 dermatologic changes that occur during pregnancy

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about perinatal complications.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Describe 4 respiratory changes that occur during pregnancy
• Describe 3 hematologic changes that occur during pregnancy
• Describe seizure management during pregnancy

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about perinatal complications.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Explain management of chorioamnionitis
• Describe the clinical presentation of acute fatty liver disease of pregnancy
• Describe the effects uterine fibroids have on pregnancy
• Explain risks associated with the use of general anesthetics during pregnancy

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about perinatal exposure.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Familiarize self with the different risks associated with drug and alcohol exposure during pregnancy
• Educate clients on the side effects and risks of smoking during pregnancy
• Learn the risks associated with common Teratogens during pregnancy

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about perinatal intrapartum care. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• List the 4 P’s of Labor
• Describe risks associated with induction of labor
• Describe methods of pain management during labor
• List 4 post-op complications associated with cesarean section

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about postpartal client.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Explain the clinical presentation of the postpartal client topics discussed
• Formulate the clinical work-up and evaluation of the postpartal client topics discussed
• State the current therapy of the postpartal client topics discussed
• List the potential complications of the postpartal client topics discussed

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about postpartum complications. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Explain the postpartum hemmorrhage classification system
• Describe signs and symptoms of common puerperal infections
• Describe the active management of the 3rd stage of labor
• List 5 symptoms of amniotic fluid embolism

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about postpartum period. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Describe the normal postpartum uterine changes
• Describe systematic assessment of an episiotomy
• List hematologic changes which occur postpartum
• List benefits of breastfeeding

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about special considerations in neonatal resuscitation.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Explain certain conditions that make resuscitation effort difficult
• Illustrate the difference in the resuscitation of a premature infant
• Present difficult end of life issues when resuscitation efforts are unsuccessful