Recommended For:

New graduate registered nurses or those looking to dive into a new specialty area of obstetric nursing! Excellent knowledge building and a great addition to your resume to get you a step ahead!

Basic Fetal Monitoring: A Comprehensive Discussion Live Via Zoom Oct 12, 2021 (08:30am - 2:30pm Pacific Time) Worth 6.5 Continuing Education Contact Hours

Critical knowledge of fetal heart rate (FHR) and uterine activity (UA) monitoring are essential for the Labor and Delivery nurse. This comprehensive and dynamic course will review the purpose of and differences between various monitoring techniques. An emphasis will be placed on your understanding of the physiology and pathophysiology related to the FHR to ensure you understand the “why” behind FHR patterns. Standard and approved terminology will be outlined throughout the presentation. Nursing assessment of various patterns will be discussed, with great attention to “how” the nurse should intervene and respond to these FHR and UA patterns. Common antenatal and fetal surveillance tests, including indications and related nursing interventions will be detailed as well. At the end of the course, you will complete a test to solidify your FHM knowledge. Before applying to any L&D position, this type of course will be crucial for you to have under your belt!

CE provider approved by the CA Board of Registered Nursing

Summary:


Type of Course: Live Via Zoom Oct 12, 2021...Please note: Live via Zoom courses must meet a minimum enrollment, so make sure to tell all your nursing friends to join you.
Duration: 08:30am - 2:30pm Pacific Time (with Q&A allow up to 3:00pm)
Continuing Education Contact Hours:
6.5
Completion Window:
You have 72 hours after the zoom-course to complete the Basic FHM test and course evaluation.
Course Details:
Critical knowledge of fetal heart rate (FHR) and uterine activity (UA) monitoring are essential for the L&D nurse. This comprehensive and dynamic course will review the purpose of and differences between various monitoring techniques. An emphasis will be placed on your understanding of the physiology and pathophysiology related to the FHR to ensure you understand the “why” behind FHR patterns. Standard and approved terminology will be outlined throughout the presentation. Nursing assessment of various patterns will be discussed, with great attention to “how” the nurse should intervene and respond to these FHR and UA patterns. Common antenatal and fetal surveillance tests, including indications and related nursing interventions will be detailed as well. At the end of the course, you will complete a test to solidify your FHM knowledge. Before applying to any L&D position, this type of course will be crucial for you to have under your belt!
Recommended For:
New graduate registered nurses or those looking to dive into a new specialty area of obstetric nursing! Excellent knowledge building and a great addition to your resume to get you a step ahead!

Your Course Instructor

SCCEd Founder & Lead Instructor

Kristi Eichhorn MSN, WHNP-BC, CNM, CEP, RNC-OB, C-EFM

• Over 23 years of experience as a nurse, provider, and educator in perinatal and L&D settings
• Extensive leadership and mentoring of nurses, from academia to in-patient departments
• Board Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife
• CA Board of Registered Nursing Continuing Education Provider
• Maternal Newborn Nursing Care (MNNC) Course Director
• AWHONN Intermediate and Advanced Fetal Monitoring Designated Instructor
• NCC Certified: Inpatient Obstetrics and Electronic Fetal Monitoring
• Adjunct Nursing Professor
• Mom of twins and former high risk obstetric patient!

Kristi has a unique perspective as a patient, nurse, provider, and educator to provide a comprehensive and full-circle approach in her education style. As the founder of SCCEd, she is committed to your experience in enhancing your professional goals and finding your own passion along the way.