Maternal–Newborn & Inpatient Obstetrics Certification Preparation Course online 11/5, 11/12 (& 11/19 for inpatient)

November 5th& 12th for Maternal Newborn (M/N = 2 days)

November 5th, 12th & 19th for In-Patient OB (L&D = 3 days)

*Only sign up for one - either Maternal Newborn OR In-patient OB

This is an advanced vitural course to assist the nurse eligible for certification by the National Certification Corporation (NCC) to prepare and sit for the computer-based Maternal Newborn or Inpatient Obstetrics Examination. Eligibility for the certification examination is a minimum of two years clinical practice and 2000 hours (equates to 0.5FTE for 2 years).

See www.nccwebsite.org for certification examination registration information.

This course is not sponsored by NCC.

For Maternal Newborn

Attend days 1& 2 

• Normal / High risk pregnancy

• Postpartum / Newborn

For Inpatient Obstetrics

 Attend days 1,2,3 

• Day 3 = Advanced EFM & L&D

Registration Fee: (Includes link to electronic handouts) $150.00 Maternal Newborn Course (2 days) $200.00 Inpatient Obstetric Course (3 days). **Please register for only one of these options.** (You will be paying a one-time fee of either the $150 or the $200.  YOU SHOULD NOT BE PAYING $350).

Space is limited and classes usually fill quickly, however, a minimum of 15 registrants is required to hold this class. Approximately 2 weeks prior to the class, you will be notified if the class has reached the minimum number and you will receive additional course information and a link for the handouts. In addition, just prior to the first class, you are required to apply for the certification exam at www.nccwebsite.org. Proof of examination application must be presented at the first class.

Class registration closes when there are 25 registrants and/or 2 weeks prior to class.

Presenter:

Carol Burke APRN/CNS, MSN, RNC-OB, CEFM is a perinatal clinical nurse specialist. With over 40 years of experience, Carol is a published author and frequent speaker at national and local seminars. She is active with AWHONN, March of Dimes Perinatal Advisory Committee, and the editorial board for the Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing and the Journal for Women’s Health. Candidates completing her course have over a 98% rate of success. 

Contact hours:

Contact Hours: This course has been awarded contact hours by the Wisconsin Nurses Association:

Day 1 & 2 - (15.0 hours) Nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by The Wisconsin Nurses Association is an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. WICEAP-0438.

Day 3 - (7.5 hours) Nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by The Wisconsin Nurses Association is an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. WICEAP-0472.

The faculty and planners have declared that this educational activity is without conflict of interest. Criteria for successful completion and receipt of contact hours for this educational activity includes: 1) Learner’s verification of attendance, 2) Learners attending the entire program & participating in all activities, 3) Learn submitting a completed evaluation form at the end of the program

Cancellation/Refund Policy

If you are unable to attend, please notify POEI via email at poeillinois@gmail.com at least one week prior to the class date or as soon as possible. You will be allowed to reschedule a course once, if unable to attend the rescheduled date you will forfeit your full registration fee.  No refunds are available.