NNP Module 6: Infectious Diseases, Neurological & Professional Issues

The NNP Certification Prep Course is a concentrated study program designed to assist nursing professionals preparing for the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Certification Exam. In addition to identifying the preferred response, a "neonatal nugget" or "perinatal pearl" of information with reference is supplied for each self-assessment and test question. This exercise should provide insight regarding areas of strength and areas to expand the participant’s knowledge base, allowing for better direction in his/her study and supplemental readings before proceeding to the national certification exam.

This activity includes a 50-question self-assessment which provides immediate and referenced feedback, a supplemental reading/reference list, and a 125-question exam.

1. INFECTIOUS DISEASES: Identify etiology, clinical presentation and medical management of infants presenting with, or at risk for, infectious diseases.
2. INFECTIOUS DISEASES: Identify diagnostic procedures commonly used in neonatal assessment and management related to infectious diseases.
3. NEUROLOGICAL: Describe normal and abnormal findings in the neurological assessment of the neonate.
4. NEUROLOGICAL: Identify diagnostic procedures commonly used in neonatal neurological assessment and management.
5. PROFESSIONAL ISSUES: Identify professional issues which affect nursing practice.
6. PROFESSIONAL ISSUES: Describe the variety of types of research studies, including related components and implications for clinical practice.

The MEDNAX Center for Research, Education, Quality and Safety is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. (#PO258)

The MEDNAX Center for Research, Education, Quality and Safety designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 6.00 nursing contact hour(s). Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

There is no commercial support for this activity.