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Eat Sleep Console Education and Training Maine Coast Memorial -- December 9, 2019
with Ann Boomer, MN, NNP-BC

Following this presentation, the participant will be able to:
1. evaluate the newborn’s withdrawal process, with emphasis on the ability of the infant to eat, sleep, console using the ESC Care Tool
2. make recommendations for maximizing non-pharmacologic interventions
3. identify infants who may need pharmacologic treatment by utilizing the ESC Care Tool and Full Care Team Huddles
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Education Department is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Northeast Multistate Division (NEMSD), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
3.5 Nursing Contact Hour Provided
Quarterly Education -- Pregnancy and Smoking--December 17, 2019
with Edward J. Perka, Jr., CASAC, ICADC, NCTTP

Objectives
- Outline harmful effects of tobacco and nicotine on the fetus and newborn
- Discuss evidence-based treatments for nicotine addiction in the perinatal period
- Review effective approaches with new mothers
- Discuss referral to the Maine Tobacco Helpline
AWHONN POEP Course Modules 3 & 4 January 8, 2020
with Nicole Goldberg, MSN, RN, CNM

Module 3
Physiologic and Psychosocial Adaptation to Pregnancy
Content includes:
•Maternal physical and psychological adaptation to pregnancy and parenthood
•Familial adaptation to newborn •Fetal and placental development in utero
•Maternal assessment and testing options by trimester
Module 4
•Normal labor and birth has been restructured into a separate module
•New information on evaluating labor coping and practices that provide personalized labor support
•Incorporated updated information on labor progress, second stage labor management, and pain management
STABLE January 23, 2020 Northern Light Health, EMMC
with Ann Boomer, MN, NNP-BC

The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program provides general guidelines for the assessment and stabilization of sick infants in the post-resuscitation/pre-transport stabilization period, and it is intended for:
Registered nurses: L&D, postpartum, nursery, NICU, ER
Advanced practice RN’s: NNP students, nurse midwives, certified nurse anesthetists
Physicians: family practice, OB, ER, pediatric
Licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants: L&D, postpartum, nursery
Respiratory therapists
Emergency medical technicians, paramedics
If you should have any questions please contact Kathy Taylor at ktaylor@mmc.org or call 662-2696.
AWHONN POEP Course Module 5 February 5, 2020
with Emily Watson, RN

Module 5
Process of Labor and Birth (Complications)
Content Includes:
•Labor and Birth complications such as as inductions and augmentation, labor dystocia, and postpartum hemorrhage
•New content on the process of quantification of maternal blood loss for every birth
AWHONN POEP Course Module 7 March 4th, 2020
with Emily Watson, RN

Objectives:
premature rupture of membranes.
2. Identify risk factors and management of preterm premature rupture of membranes.
3. Review the pathophysiology and management of bleeding disorders in pregnancy.
4. Describe the prevalence, physiology, risk factors and management for multiple gestation,
including the nursing care of women with twins and higher order multiples.
Complications of Pregnancy, Part 1 of 3
Expanded content includes but is not limited to the most common pregnancy complications such as rupture of membranes, bleeding disorders, preterm labor, multiple gestation, and preterm birth