To describe the history and current standards of care for the treatment of neonatal herpes simplex virus infection.

Intended Audience: All neonatal nurses

NCC Category Codes: NIC 3, NNP 4

Objectives: Upon completion, learners will be able to:

Outline the epidemiology of HSV infection in the neonate.
Describe the clinical presentation and diagnosis of HSV infection.
Discuss the past and current treatments for neonatal HSV infection.

Purpose of this CE Activity:

The purpose of this column is to describe the history and current standards of care for the treatment of neonatal herpes simplex virus infection.

Requirements for Completion: The following requirements are necessary for successful completion of this CNE activity.

Access to a computer with an Internet connection
Pass the posttest with a score of 80%
Complete and submit the evaluation for this CNE activity

Accreditation
Provider, Academy of Neonatal Nursing, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 6261; and Florida Board of Nursing, Provider #FBN 3218, content code 2505.

The Academy of Neonatal Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Release Date: March/April 2020
Review Date: April 30, 2023
Expiration Date: April 30, 2025

Disclosures:

This CNE activity has been reviewed by the Lead Nurse Planner. It has been determined that the material presented here shows no bias.
The content of this CNE activity has been developed by the planning committee and has been reviewed by the Lead Nurse Planner.

Disclaimer: The Academy of Neonatal Nursing assumes no responsibility or liability for the content presented. Care of the infant should always be individualized and no one source relied upon for information regarding aspects of care. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by ANN, ANA, or the American Nurses Credentialing Center of any commercial products displayed or discussed in conjunction with an educational activity.

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