Intended Audience: All neonatal nurses
NCC Codes: NIC3, NNP4, LRN4

Objectives: Upon completion, learners will be able to:

Describe adverse effects of antibiotics in neonates.
Discuss principles of antibiotic stewardship.
Discuss applying the principles of antibiotic stewardship to neonatal care.

Purpose of this CNE activity: Antibiotics are among the most commonly used medications in Neonatal Intensive Care. While lifesaving, these drugs carry risks. The judicious use of antibiotic therapy in the NICU is critical to reducing the risk of antibiotic resistance and the development of so-called superbugs. This session will discuss the principles of antibiotic stewardship and various strategies to ensure the appropriate use of antibiotics in the neonatal population.

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: 9/10/2021
Expiration Date: 9/30/2024

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.

Sachin Amin MD, MBA, FAAP

Medical Director, NICU, Loyola University Medical Center

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