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!

Induction and Augmentation of Labor: On-Demand (50 minutes) Worth 1 Continuing Education Contact Hour

Induction and augmentation of labor has become increasingly more common over the past years, making this a priority course for L&D nurses. A thorough discussion of terminology will be outlined, along with maternal and fetal indications for induction or augmentation. Contraindications, candidates, risks, and benefits will be reviewed in detail. We’ll talk about the importance of the Bishop Score related to the management of induction, and outline both nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment options. This course wouldn’t be complete without understanding the importance of an adequate labor pattern and identifying and treating patterns of uterine tachysystole. We’ll include a detailed discussion of all-things-oxytocin , including pharmacokinetics, titration, and other important considerations when utilizing this high risk medication.

CE provider approved by the CA Board of Registered Nursing

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Summary:


Type of Course: On-Demand
Duration: 50 Minutes
Must complete course in its entirety to receive contact hours.
Continuing Education Contact Hours:
 1
Completion Window:
 You have 72 hours from your purchase time to complete the course.
Course Details:
 Induction and augmentation of labor has become increasingly more common over the past years, making this a priority course for L&D nurses. A thorough discussion of terminology will be outlined, along with maternal and fetal indications for induction or augmentation. Contraindications, candidates, risks, and benefits will be reviewed in detail. We’ll talk about the importance of the Bishop Score related to the management of induction, and outline both nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment options. This course wouldn’t be complete without understanding the importance of an adequate labor pattern and identifying and treating patterns of uterine tachysystole. We’ll include a detailed discussion of all-things-oxytocin , including pharmacokinetics, titration, and other important considerations when utilizing this high risk medication. 
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 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.