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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

  • Maternal–Newborn & Inpatient Obstetrics Certification Preparation Course online 3/24, 3/25 (& 3/31 for inpatient)
    Maternal–Newborn & Inpatient Obstetrics Certification Preparation Course online 3/24, 3/25 (& 3/31 for inpatient)
    Mon, Mar 24
    Zoom Format to be sent via email.
    Mar 24, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CDT
    Zoom Format to be sent via email.
    Mar 24, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CDT
    Zoom 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.
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  • EFM Certification Preparation Course Monday, April 7, 2025
    EFM Certification Preparation Course Monday, April 7, 2025
    Mon, Apr 07
    Zoom Format to be sent via email.
    Apr 07, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CDT
    Zoom Format to be sent via email.
    Apr 07, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CDT
    Zoom 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.
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  • Maternal–Newborn & Inpatient Obstetrics Certification Preparation Course online 9/15, 9/16 (& 9/29 for inpatient)
    Maternal–Newborn & Inpatient Obstetrics Certification Preparation Course online 9/15, 9/16 (& 9/29 for inpatient)
    Mon, Sep 15
    Zoom Format to be sent via email.
    Sep 15, 2025, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM CDT
    Zoom Format to be sent via email.
    Sep 15, 2025, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM CDT
    Zoom 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.
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  • EFM Certification Preparation Course Monday, October 6, 2025
    EFM Certification Preparation Course Monday, October 6, 2025
    Mon, Oct 06
    Zoom Format to be sent via email.
    Oct 06, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CDT
    Zoom Format to be sent via email.
    Oct 06, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CDT
    Zoom 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.
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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. 

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Goals

Collaboration, Promotion, and Education

Teamwork
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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.

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Perinatal Networks

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John H. Stroger Jr. Perinatal Center of Cook County

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Loyola University Perinatal Center

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North Central Perinatal Center OSF St. Francis

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Northwest Illinois Perinatal Center Rockford

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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

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Rush/ Advocate Illinois Masonic Perinatal Center

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South Central Illinois Perinatal Center 
HSHS St. John’s Hospital

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Southern Illinois Perinatal Center

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University of Chicago Perinatal Center

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University of Illinois Perinatal Center

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