New Continuing Nursing Education Modules Now Available
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., FEB. 15, 2008 – For nurses seeking up-to-date and cost-effective continuing education on the care of mothers and babies, the March of Dimes is now offering three new publications (modules).
They are:
• Challenges and Management of Infertility, Including Assisted Reproductive Technologies;
• Tobacco, Alcohol and Drug Use in Childbearing Families; and
• Sexually Transmitted Infections, Including HIV: Impact on Women's Reproductive Health.
“Challenges and Management of Infertility, Including Assisted Reproductive Technologies'' focuses on the unique problems that fertility brings to women and their partners. This module describes factors that render couples unable to conceive naturally and treatment strategies intended to overcome them. The author, Kit S. Devine, MSN, ARNP, describes assisted reproductive methods in detail, emphasizing the special contribution that nurses can make to the care of infertile women and their families.
“Tobacco, Alcohol and Drug Use in Childbearing Families'' presents an overview of the extent and impact of use of these substances by pregnant women, and gives nurses evidence-based strategies to support families dealing with these problems. Author Margaret H. Kearney, PhD, RN, FAAN, also tackles social and ethical issues that complicate the care of these families.
“Sexually Transmitted Infections, Including HIV: Impact on Women's Reproductive Health'' provides the perinatal nurse with essential clinical information concerning sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This module includes the scope of the problem; pathogens associations with STIs; epidemiology of specific STIs; risk factors; modes of transmission; and complications. The authors are Catherine Ingram Fogel, PhD, RN, FAAN and Beth Perry Black, PhD, RN.
March of Dimes Nursing Modules help perinatal nurses integrate the latest scientific and clinical advances into the care of mothers and babies. Nursing modules are written for nurses, by nurses, and are a cost-effective way for registered nurses and certified nurse-midwives to earn continuing education credits. Modules may be purchased for $25.00 by calling the March of Dimes Fulfillment Center toll-free at 1-800-367-6630.
For more information on these or the more than two dozen other nursing modules available from the March of Dimes, contact Mary Lavan, Manager, Professional Education Services, at 914-997-4609 or mlavan@marchofdimes.com.
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies SM, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacerasno.org.
