Intended Audience: All neonatal nurses

Purpose of this CNE activity:The Academy of Neonatal Nursing provides clinically current information on the technical, medical, and nursing aspects of neonatal care as well as the legal and ethical implications related to that care. This CNE activity provides information to nurses and other health care professionals who care for newborn, premature, and ill infants and their families. Specific objectives for this presentation are listed below.

Objectives: Upon completion, learners will be able to:

Describe the normal anatomy and physiology of the skin in the newborn.
Explain the normal wound-healing process.
Assess wound healing in the newborn.
Identify management strategies for wound care.
Describe the normal structure of the human chromosome.
Identify the chromosomal abnormalities associated with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (DS).
Identify the neonate presenting with signs and symptoms of 22q11.2 DS.
Describe the embryologic features of fetus in fetu.
Differentiate fetus in fetu from teratoma.
Identify the incidence of fetus in fetu compared to other neonatal tumors.
Identify the incidence and high-risk groups for infectious syphilis.
Explain the pathophysiology and transmission of congenital syphilis.
Identify the neonate presenting with signs and symptoms of congenital syphilis.
Describe the appropriate prenatal and postnatal treatment strategy for congenital syphilis.
Explain the pharmacokinetics of micafungin.
Identify the potential adverse side effects of micafungin.

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: September/October 2011
Review Date: October 2014
Expiration Date: October 31, 2016

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.

Miriam D. Fox

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