Intended Audience: All neonatal nurses

NCC Category Codes: NIC 2, NNP 2

Objectives: Upon completion, learners will be able to:

Discuss the definition and etiology of neonatal hypoglycemia.
Outline the effects of hypoglycemia on the neonatal brain.

Purpose of this CE Activity:

The purpose of this article is to discuss the physiology of glucose homeostasis, the pathophysiology of neonatal hypoglycemic brain injury, prevention
of injury, and some of the long-term outcomes seen as a result of hypoglycemia in the neonate.

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: May/June 2020
Review Date: June 30, 2023
Expiration Date: June 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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