15th National

151 Cesarean Birth: Short- and Long-Term Complications
Carol Burke, RNC, MSN, APN
Cesarean birth is at an all-time high, impacting current and future maternal morbidity. Complications of hemorrhage, thrombus, and infection are discussed. Subsequent pregnancy concerns of adhesions and abnormal placentation are presented.

152 1-800-Nurse4U: Effective and Safe Nursing Staffing Levels
Sherri Lee Simons, MSN, CCRN, RNC-NIC
Want more nurses? Ms. Simons reviews the latest staffing guidelines that serve as a foundation for safe and effective perinatal nursing care. Evidence-based staffing practices and realistic implementation strategies will be provided to serve as a roadmap on how to make a business case for implementing safe staffing in any environment.

153 Follow the Yellow Brick Road! Understanding Hyperbilirubinemia Through Case Studies Rx = 0.25
Terri Russell, DNP, APN, NNP-BC
Jaundice is a common problem in newborns. Dr. Russell uses case studies to explore causes of jaundice and increase your understanding of the pathophysiology, and prevention and treatment strategies for infants at risk of developing hyperbilirubinemia.

154 Ensuring the Future of Maternity Care: Precepting Nursing Students on the Unit
Darlene O’Callaghan, MSEd, MSN, RN
Experienced staff nurses on the maternity unit are invaluable to the clinical education of nursing students. They bring critical thinking, decision making, and problem solving skills to the unit as they care for women and newborns. The role of preceptor is discussed and key methods useful to this role are identifi ed.

161 Leading with Lollipops and Laughter: The Secret Weapons Revealed
Sherri Lee Simons, MSN, CCRN, RNC-NIC
Join this session for a wild ride on the leadership side! Ms. Simons focuses on eliminating demotivators in the work environment through employee recognition, rewards, and humor. You will leave this workshop with practical ideas for next-day use.

162 From the ICU to the Postpartum Unit
Peggy Cowling, APN, CNS
Manisa Baker, APN, CNS
Our speakers discuss the emotional impact of ICU admission for the postpartum woman and the challenges to provide support and follow-up care.

163 Oh No! When Bad Things Happen (and How to Prevent Them!)
Kelley Shultz, MD
Unfortunately, bad things happen to good patients, physicians, and nurses in hospitals. Join this informative workshop to learn realistic ways to prevent adverse events in any perinatal setting. Steps to mitigate adverse events are explored.

164 Sexually-Transmitted Infections (STIs): What You Need to Know About Mother and Infant
Kenneth Alexander, MD, PhD
Dr. Alexander discusses common neonatal sexually-transmitted infections. He also discusses means for preventing transmission of STIs to infants and therapeutic options for treatment of infected neonates.

171 Danger Zones in the L & D ‘Hood: Case Analysis Rx = 0.2
Nan Troiano, RN, MSN
Nurses beware! You are entering the perinatal ‘hood. Challenging case studies will be explored pointing out the dangers of this specialty. Participating in this workshop leaves you armed and capable of preventing harm.

172 Crack, Ice, Ecstasy and More: The Realities of Perinatal Substance Abuse Rx = 1.0
Kelley Shultz, MD
Perinatal substance abuse remains a major concern for health care providers. This sobering workshop discusses the realities of illicit perinatal substance abuse, commonly abused street drugs, and the effects on mothers and neonates. Screening and treatment modalities are explored.

173 Presentation and Management of the Infant of the Diabetic Mother
Linda J. Juretschke, PhD, RNC-NPT, APN/NNP-BC, CCNS
Diabetes in pregnancy poses signifi cant risks to the mother and the fetus. Dr. Juretschke discusses the pathophysiology of diabetes in pregnancy, the effects on the fetus and newborn, and nursing management of the infant of a diabetic mother in the immediate newborn period. Specifi c perinatal and neonatal complications are discussed.

174 Debriefing for Dummies
Shirley Scott, MS, RNC-OB, RNC-EFM, APN
This workshop is designed for beginners and newcomers interested in learning about the basics of debriefing. Ms. Scott presents debriefing techniques with an opportunity for practice.

251 When You Find Yourself in a “Bloody Mess”: Hemorrhage and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Rx = 0.25
Nan Trioano, RN, MSN
Obstetric hemorrhage and DIC remain serious complications during pregnancy and are responsible for a significant number of maternal deaths annually. Clinical concepts are discussed in this presentation.

252 When Breastfeeding is Challenging
Marianne Brophy, BCom, IBCLC, RLC
Breastfeeding challenges cause many women to wean prematurely and thus not meet their breastfeeding goals. Our speaker focuses on a simple framework that empowers self-efficacy through anticipatory guidance, assessment, and problem solving without medicalizing breastfeeding.

253 And the Beat Goes On…Newborn Screening for Congenital Heart Disease
Mary L. Puchalski, MS, APN, CNS, NNP-BC
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect in newborns. Some of the most serious and life threatening CHDs are not symptomatic until after the second or third day of life, when an infant may have already been discharged home. Universal screening for CHD has the potential to allow for early diagnosis and treatment.

254 Creating a Culture of Change
Lori Beyer, CNM, WHNP-BC, MSN, RNC-OB
The state of health care is changing. Ms. Beyer discusses the many things that are infl uencing this change, including the economy and the lack of physicians outside of urban, academic settings.

261 The Impact of Chorioamnionitis on the Infant and Mother
Carol Burke, RNC, MSN, APN
Ms. Burke discusses the etiology and diagnosis of maternal chorioamnionitis and the potential impact on the newborn.

262 Old Topics and New Trends: Now What Do I Do? Rx = 0.2
Kelley Shultz, MD
Come aboard for this fast-paced journey through new screening and treatment guidelines when caring for neonates. Dr. Shultz combines her clinical expertise with a fun adventure through the latest and greatest evidence-based approach to syphilis. You are cleared to come aboard and will thoroughly enjoy the ride, so buckle your seatbelts.

263 Common Syndromes and Congenital Anomalies
Darrel Waggoner, MD
Dr. Waggoner focuses on common findings and indications to suggest possible syndrome diagnoses and the need for further genetic evaluation. The genetic bases of common congenital anomalies are discussed.

264 Bringing Nursing Research to the Bedside
Susan Okuno-Jones, DNP, MS, MA, RNC, RN-BC
Limited knowledge and resources have been identified as barriers in preventing bedside nurses from conducting research. Best practices in bringing research to the bedside are discussed to empower and enlighten the nurse at the point of care.