Recommended For:

Experienced perinatal nurses, new grad RNs, or those RNs transitioning into the specialty area of obstetric nursing! Excellent knowledge building and a great addition to your resume to get you a step ahead!

Forceps and Vacuum Assist Delivery: On-Demand (50 minutes) Worth 1 Continuing Education Contact Hour

Operative vaginal birth through the use of forceps or vacuum assist are considered high-risk procedures, making this a priority course for L&D nurses. A thorough discussion of terminology will be outlined, along with a review of stations, fetal positions, and important cardinal movements of birth. A thorough discussion of each of the devices will take place, along with contraindications, candidates, risks, and benefits of operative vaginal birth. Important nursing considerations will be outlined, and crucial assessment data will be covered to ensure optimal outcomes for the pregnant patient and the newborn!

CE provider approved by the CA Board of Registered Nursing

Summary:


Type of Course: On-Demand
Duration: 50 Minutes
Must complete course in its entirety to receive contact hours. This includes PDF, Video Narrated Lesson, and Post-test/Quiz.
Continuing Education Contact Hours:
1
Completion Window:
You have 72 hours from your purchase time to complete the course.
Course Details:
Operative vaginal birth through the use of forceps or vacuum assist are considered high-risk procedures, making this a priority course for L&D nurses. A thorough discussion of terminology will be outlined, along with a review of stations, fetal positions, and important cardinal movements of birth. A thorough discussion of each of the devices will take place, along with contraindications, candidates, risks, and benefits of operative vaginal birth. Important nursing considerations will be outlined, and crucial assessment data will be covered to ensure optimal outcomes for the pregnant patient and the newborn!
Recommended For:
Experienced perinatal nurses hoping to build upon their foundational assessment skills and better prepare for induction and augmentation of labor. Or, 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!
Cancellations: 10% admin and banking fee for cancellations. Balance of refund will be reimbursed within 6-10 days of cancellation.

Your Course Instructors

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.