Perinatal Outreach Educators of Illinois
Welcomes You
Working together to optimize maternal and neonatal health.
POEI is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization of nurse educators committed to improving perinatal outcomes in the State of Illinois.
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Courses
- Mon, Mar 24Zoom Format to be sent via email.Mar 24, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CDTZoom Format to be sent via email.Mar 24, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CDTZoom Format to be sent via email.This is a virtual advanced course to assist the nurse eligible for certification by the NCC to prepare and sit for the computer-based Maternal Newborn or Inpatient Obstetrics Examination. This course is all virtual. Do not use internet explorer when registering.
- Mon, Apr 07Zoom Format to be sent via email.Apr 07, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CDTZoom Format to be sent via email.Apr 07, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CDTZoom Format to be sent via email.This is a virtual advanced 8-hour course designed to assist the health care provider prepare for the NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring Subspecialty Certification computer-based examination. A detailed electronic handout is provided and sample test questions are discussed.
- Mon, Sep 15Zoom Format to be sent via email.Sep 15, 2025, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM CDTZoom Format to be sent via email.Sep 15, 2025, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM CDTZoom Format to be sent via email.This is a virtual advanced course to assist the nurse eligible for certification by the NCC to prepare and sit for the computer-based Maternal Newborn or Inpatient Obstetrics Examination. This course is all virtual. Do not use internet explorer when registering.
- Mon, Oct 06Zoom Format to be sent via email.Oct 06, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CDTZoom Format to be sent via email.Oct 06, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CDTZoom Format to be sent via email.This is a virtual advanced 8-hour course designed to assist the health care provider prepare for the NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring Subspecialty Certification computer-based examination. A detailed electronic handout is provided and sample test questions are discussed.
About
The Perinatal Outreach Educators of Illinois (POEI) is a planning and action group comprised of nurse educators and professionals in the State of Illinois.
The purpose of the organization is to collaboratively and collectively address educational issues which impact perinatal outcomes in Illinois. This group meets multiple times a year to network, develop programs, share information and discuss
state initiatives and programs.
POEI works collaboratively within the state of IL quality improvement programs to address identified issues of morbidity and mortality, e.g. decreasing the number of preterm deliveries and low birth weight infants, eliminating elective deliveries of less than 39 weeks gestation, and breastfeeding initiatives.
Goals
Collaboration, Promotion, and Education
Collaboration
To facilitate collaboration and communication between
Perinatal Educators
Promotion
To promote the highest standards of perinatal nursing practice and education
Education
To provide educational offerings which promote the professional development of perinatal healthcare providers
Outcomes
The effectiveness of this collaborative approach is difficult to measure, however high program enrollments and satisfactory evaluations are one method. The ultimate measure of success would be a reduction of perinatal morbidity and mortality. Those statistics can only be quantified in years to come. The goal of POEI is to provide comprehensive, high quality education programs for perinatal providers in the State of Illinois through communication, collaboration and sharing of resources.
Perinatal Networks
John H. Stroger Jr. Perinatal Center of Cook County
Loyola University Perinatal Center
North Central Perinatal Center OSF St. Francis
Northwest Illinois Perinatal Center Rockford
Northwestern-Evanston-Lurie Perinatal Center
-Northwestern University Hospital 312-472-3780
- Northshore University Health System Evanston Hospital 847-570—1183
- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago 312-227-1440
Rush/ Advocate Illinois Masonic Perinatal Center
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