Intended Audience: All neonatal nurses
NCC Codes: NNP2, NIC2, LRN3

Objectives: Upon completion, learners will be able to:

Discuss the history of how nurseries adapted to the unknown effects of the COVID virus and how policies were implemented and adapted as more information was acquired.
Describe the effects of the COVID virus on the newborn patient, the transmission of the virus to the fetus/newborn and the effects of the infection on the pregnant patient.
Explain the impact of COVID on NICU's ability to manage their neonatal patients.

Purpose of this CNE activity: An outline on how NICU units adapted to the COVID crisis, what policies were implemented and why. The effects of COVID in the neonatal population and the effects on the expectant mothers. Dr. Ieradi explores what we have learned and what we still do not know.

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

Access to the internet and the ANN Online Library
Attend and watch 90% of the session
Complete and submit the evaluation for this CNE activity

Accreditation
The Academy of Neonatal Nursing is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on 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.

Release Date: 5/13/2022
Expiration Date: 5/30/2025

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.
The speaker discloses no relevant financial interest or affiliations with any commercial interests.

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.

Dr. Jane Ierardi MD, MBA, CPE, FAAP

Chief Partnership Officer for Florida, Interim Chief Division of Neonatology at Nemours Children's Hospital, Nemours Health System

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