OB Education Day Fall 2024, 10.21.24

October 21, 2024

Nurses working in obstetrics face many challenges every day maintaining evidence-based, up-to-date knowledge in their constantly evolving practice. Applying knowledge into practice is essential for best patient outcomes, for both experienced and novice nurses.

This activity will impact interprofessional healthcare team by increasing communication, teamwork, knowledge and skills.

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurse
  • Licensed Practical Nurse

Learning Objectives

Culture and staff support session: to identify characteristics of a respectful environment and collaborative teamwork, and incorporate that information into daily practice.

Neonatal hypoglycemia: identify the contributing factors, signs and symptoms and appropriate treatment of hypoglycemia in the neonate.

Diabetes in pregnancy: describe the pathophysiologic changes of pregnancy that may predispose a patient to development of gestational diabetes.

High acuity patient simulation: demonstrate appropriate clinical and critical thinking skills in response to an obstetric crisis in simulation.

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 3.50 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 3.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
10/21/2024
Course expires: 
11/21/2024
Event starts: 
10/21/2024 - 7:30am EDT
Event ends: 
10/21/2024 - 11:00am EDT
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UPMC Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA
United States

Samantha Bucher, MS Ed, BSN, RNC-OB, Programmatic Nurse Specialist

Hillary Bupp, BSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, Nurse Educator

Mary Stark BSN, RN

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing (CNE)

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hours.

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity. 

Available Credit

  • 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 3.50 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 3.50 Attendance
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