Pediatric & Obstetric Nursing
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New in July 2026
Craig-Brangan, K. and M. P. Day (2026). “American Heart Association 2025 Guidelines: Basic life support, advanced cardiovascular life support, pediatric advanced life support, and neonatal resuscitation.” Nursing, 56(7): 14-22.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $24.95 US
- Registration deadline: 1 Sept 2028
- Valid for 2.5 accredited hours
Ainsworth, R. M., et al. (2026). “Risk Factors for Newborn Falls or Drops During the Birth Hospitalization: Analysis of 88 Reports.” MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 51(4): 188-197.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $24.95 US
- Registration deadline: 1 Sept 2028
- Valid for 2.5 accredited hours
Zhong, J., et al. (2026). “Perinatal Missed Nursing Care: An Integrative Review.” MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 51(4): 207-222.
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- Cost: $32.95 US
- Registration deadline: 1 Sept 2028
- Valid for 4.0 accredited hours
Previously published articles
Heuer, B. and M. Doebley (2026). “Pediatric inherited disorders: The NP’s role in testing, counseling, and management.” Nurse Practitioner, 51(3): 25-30.
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- Cost: 21.95 US
- Registration deadline: 1 Dec 2028
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
Çağan, E. S., et al. (2026). “The Effect of Paternal Skin-to-Skin Contact After Cesarean Section on the Breastfeeding Process: Randomized Controlled Study.” Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing, 40(2): 103-111.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: 21.95 US
- Registration deadline: 2 June 2028
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
Horner, S., et al. (2026). “Implementing Guidelines for NICU Parent Presence: Effects on Parent and Infant Stress.” Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing, 40(2): 157-165.
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- Cost: 21.95 US
- Registration deadline: 2 June 2028
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
Somanchi, H., et al. (2026). “Associations between TeamBirth Huddles and Trust and Autonomy Among Patients Reporting Complicated Births: A Secondary Analysis of the Oklahoma TeamBirth Study.” MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 51(3): 141-147.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: 24.95 US
- Registration deadline: 2 June 2028
- Valid for 2.5 accredited hours
Stanley, A., et al. (2026). “The Doula’s Role in Reducing Postpartum Depression: A Narrative Review.” MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 51(3): 123-130.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: 24.95 US
- Registration deadline: 2 June 2028
- Valid for 2.5 accredited hours
Ottonello, G., et al. (2026). “Inside the NICU Parents’ Lived Experience From a Qualitative Study.” Advances in Neonatal Care, 26(2): 214-221.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: 21.95 US
- Registration deadline: 2 June 2028
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
Thompson, C. T. (2026). “Undiagnosed Chronic Kidney Disease in a Child With Fractures Presenting to a Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic.” Orthopaedic Nursing, 45(2): 100-106.
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- Cost: $20 US
- Registration deadline: 2 June 2028
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
Johnson, E. K., et al. (2026). “US Nurses’ Practices on Maternal Position Changes During Labor.” MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 51(2): 70-74.
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- Cost: 21.95 US
- Registration deadline: 2 June 2028
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
Schmuke, A. D. (2026). “Cancer during Pregnancy: When Mothering and Cancer Collide.” MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 51(2): 61-69.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: 27.95 US
- Registration deadline: 2 June 2028
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
Lima, A.M., et al. (2026). “Development and Validation of a Clinical Simulation Scenario to Enhance Postpartum Hemorrhage Management.” Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing, 40(1): E9-E9.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $24.95 US
- Registration deadline: 3 Mar 2028
- Valid for 2.5 accredited hours
August, D., et al. (2026). “Near-Infrared Informed Huddle for Neonatal Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization: A Pre-Post-Intervention Study.” Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing, 40(1): 68-77.
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- Cost: $21.95 US
- Registration deadline: 3 Mar 2028
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
Galt, S., et al. (2026). “Reducing Hospital-Acquired Conditions in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit With a High-Risk Rounding Process.” Critical Care Nurse, 46(1): 40-49.
- Test: Via AACN.org
- Cost: free for members, $10 US for non-members
- Registration deadline: 28 Jan 2029
- Valid for 1.0 accredited hours
Hoffman, J., et al. (2026). “New Workforce Challenges for Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and Other Neonatal Advanced Practice Providers.” Advances in Neonatal Care, 26(1): 63-72.
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- Cost: $21.95 US
- Registration deadline: 3 Mar 2028
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
King, E.-A. and K. Donovan (2026). “Revolutionizing pediatric nursing care: Leadership, change management, and virtual nursing transformation.” Nursing Management, 57(2): 10-18.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $21.95 US
- Registration deadline: 3 Mar 2028
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
Peterson, K. and C. Laboy (2026). “Pediatric fractures: A nursing perspective.” Nursing, 56(1): 15-22.
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- Cost: $21.95 US
- Registration deadline: 3 Mar 2028
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
Reynolds, D., et al. (2026). “Translating Evidence Into Action: A Collaboration Model Between DNP and PhD Nurses in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.” Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 30(1): E24-E28.
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- Cost: Free for members, 24.95 US for non-members
- Registration deadline: Feb 2028
- Valid for 1.0 accredited hours
Konrad, K. M. L. (2025). “Online Social Support for Medicaid-Eligible Pregnant Women.” MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 34(12): 36-42.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $21.95 US
- Registration deadline: 3 Mar 2028
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
Preksta, A., et al. (2025). “Peanut Balls for Women during Labor: An Approach to Promote Vaginal Birth.” MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 34(12): 7-12.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $21.95 US
- Registration deadline: 3 Mar 2028
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
DesJardin, K., et al. (2025). “Palliative Care in Neonatal Intensive Care Units for Extremely Low Birth-Weight Infants: Enhancing Quality of Life and Family-Centered Care.” Advances in Neonatal Care, 25(6): 555-564.
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- Cost: $21.95 US
- Registration deadline: 3 Dec 2027
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
Keel, B. and L. Gomez (2025). “Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Pregnancy.” MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 50(6): 350-356
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $24.95 US
- Registration deadline: 3 Dec 2027
- Valid for 2.5 accredited hours
Klassen, M. and K. Summers (2025). “Effective Communication During and After an Amniotic Fluid Embolism.” MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 50(5): 269-276.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $24.95 US
- Registration deadline: 3 Dec 2027
- Valid for 2.5 accredited hours
Mazac, L., et al. (2025). “Implementing a Nurse Navigator for Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorder.” MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 50(6): 329-336.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $24.95 US
- Registration deadline: 3 Dec 2027
- Valid for 2.5 accredited hours
Stoltman, S. S., et al. (2025). “Human Milk as Diaper Dermatitis Prevention in the NICU: A Quasi-Experimental Study.” Advances in Neonatal Care (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins), 25(5): 518-524.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $21.95 US
- Registration deadline: 3 Dec 2027
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
Nasef, H., et al. (2025). “Outcomes for Initially Hemodynamically Stable Pediatric Patients With Thoracic Trauma Undergoing Emergency Department Thoracotomy.” Journal of Trauma Nursing, 32(5): 278-287.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $21.95 US
- Registration deadline: 3 Dec 2027
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
Klassen, M. and K. Summers (2025). “Effective Communication During and After an Amniotic Fluid Embolism.” MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 50(5): 269-276.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $24.95 US
- Registration deadline: 3 Dec 2027
- Valid for 2.5 accredited hours
Runyon, M. C., et al. (2025). “Labor and Delivery Nurse Psychological Trauma: An Integrative Review.” MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 50(5): 259-268.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $24.95 US
- Registration deadline: 3 Dec 2027
- Valid for 2.5 accredited hours
Adeku, J., et al. (2025). “Optimal CPAP Weaning Approaches: A Scoping Review.” Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing, 39(3): 201-207.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $21.95 US
- Registration deadline: 3 Sept 2027
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
Menekşe, D., et al. (2025). “The Effect of Virtual Visitation on Maternal Attachment and Satisfaction Among Mothers With Preterm Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Randomized Controlled Trial.” Advances in Neonatal Care, 25(4): 372-381.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $21.95 US
- Registration deadline: 3 Sept 2027
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
Sommer, S. B., et al. (2025). “Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring in Pregnancy and Postpartum Periods.” Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing, 39(3): 189-200.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $21.95 US
- Registration deadline: 3 Sept 2027
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
Fitzgerald, B. (2025). “Transplant-Associated Thrombotic Microangiopathy.” Pediatric Nursing, 51(4): 169-173.
- Test: Via Jannetti Publications
- Cost: $20.00 US
- Registration deadline: 31 Aug 2027
- Valid for 1.2 accredited hours
Fitzula, J. (2025). “Nursing Considerations for Patients with Congenital Erythropoietic Porphyria Undergoing Bone Marrow Transplant.” Pediatric Nursing, 51(4): 175-180.
- Test: Via Jannetti Publications
- Cost: $20.00 US
- Registration deadline: 31 Aug 2027
- Valid for 1.3 accredited hours
Adelsberger, E. (2025). “Strategies to Mitigate Secondary Traumatic Stress in Pediatric Nurses.” Pediatric Nursing, 51(3): 121-130.
- Test: Via Janetti Publications
- Cost: $20 US
- Registration deadline: 30 June 2027
- Valid for 1.3 accredited hours
Fama, C. (2025). “The Use of Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Catheters in Pediatric Patients.” Pediatric Nursing, 51(3): 127-130.
- Test: Via Janetti Publications
- Cost: $20 US
- Registration deadline: 30 June 2027
- Valid for 1.2 accredited hours
Yonezawa, K., et al. (2025). “Differences in Neonatologist and Nurse Perceptions of Procedural Pain Intensity and Management.” Advances in Neonatal Care, 25(3): 199-207.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $21.95 US
- Registration deadline: 4 June 2027
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
Anderko, L., et al. (2025). “Forever Chemicals (PFAS): An Overview for Maternity and Pediatric Health Care Professionals.” MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 50(3): 133-140.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $24.95 US
- Registration deadline: 4 June 2027
- Valid for 2.5 accredited hours
Farnham, T. and E. Heavey (2025). “Navigating a precipitous or unplanned out-of-hospital vaginal delivery.” Nursing, 55(5): 34-35.
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- Cost: $21.95 US
- Registration deadline: 4 June 2027
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
Swenson, K., et al. (2025). “Labor and Delivery Nurses’ Perceptions of Their Colleagues’ Attitudes and Behaviors Toward Pregnant Patients with Substance Use.” MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 50(3): 141-150.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $21.95 US
- Registration deadline: 4 June 2027
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
Siva, N., et al. (2025). “Evidenced-Based Recommendation for Involving Mothers to Reduce the Procedural Pain and Stress in High-Risk Neonates: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.” Advances in Neonatal Care, 25(2): 103-112.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $21.95 US
- Registration deadline: 4 June 2027
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
Dreisbach, C., et al. (2025). “Application of Predictive Analytics in Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Nursing Care.” MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 50(2): 66-77.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $27.95 US
- Registration deadline: 4 June 2027
- Valid for 3.0 accredited hours
Penner, S. B., et al. (2025). “Fostering Informed Consent and Shared Decision-Making in Maternity Nursing With the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence.” MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 50(2): 78-85.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $24.95 US
- Registration deadline: 4 June 2027
- Valid for 2.5 accredited hours
Fried, C. (2025). “Accurate Linear Growth Measurement as a Key Indicator of Child Health.” Pediatric Nursing, 51(2): 65-79.
- Test: Via Janetti Publications
- Cost: $20 US
- Registration deadline: 31 April 2027
- Valid for 1.3 accredited hours
McKegney, C. and M. Quinn (2025). “Navigating Post-Pandemic Burnout: Primary Care Insights and Communication Strategies for Enhanced Practice.” Pediatric Nursing, 51(2): 59-103.
- Test: Via Janetti Publications
- Cost: $20 US
- Registration deadline: 31 April 2027
- Valid for 1.2 accredited hours
Mounitz, D. (2025). “Bloom Syndrome: Understanding Unique Cancer Risk and Updated Cancer Screening Recommendations.” Pediatric Nursing, 51(2): 75-79.
- Test: Via Janetti Publications
- Cost: $20 US
- Registration deadline: 31 April 2027
- Valid for 1.2 accredited hours
Johnson, L. G., et al. (2025). “Creating Perinatal Nursing Care Plans Using ChatGPT: A Pathway to Improve Nursing Care Plans and Reduce Documentation Burden.” Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing, 39(1): 10-19.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $21.95 US
- Registration deadline: 5 Mar 2027
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
Sprecher, A., et al. (2025). “A NICU Postoperative Pain Management Improvement Project to Reduce Uncontrolled Pain and Improve Staff Satisfaction.” Advances in Neonatal Care, 19(1): 18-27.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $21.95 US
- Registration deadline: 5 Mar 2027
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
Taş Arslan, F., et al. (2025). “Evidence-Based Practice Attitudes of Neonatal Nurses: A Multicenter Study on the Examination of Internal and External Factors.” Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing, 39(1): 54-63.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $21.95 US
- Registration deadline: 5 Mar 2027
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
Anderson, S. (2025). “Maternal and Newborn Care for Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency.” MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 50(1): 46-51.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $21.95 US
- Registration deadline: 5 Mar 2027
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
Kankaew, S. and C.-E. Briere (2025). “Maternal Nutrition and Human Milk Nutrients: A Scoping Review.” MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 50(1): 9-17.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $24.95 US
- Registration deadline: 5 Mar 2027
- Valid for 2.5 accredited hours
Stern, R. H. (2025). “Fertility Preservation in Pediatric Oncology: Involving New Graduate Nurses.” Pediatric Nursing, 51(1): 29-34.
- Test: Via Janetti Publications
- Cost: $20 US
- Registration deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- Valid for 1.3 accredited hours
Claunch, B. (2024). “Simulation-Based Education for Novice Nurse Transition to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.” Pediatric Nursing, 50(6): 270-311.
- Test: Via Janetti Publications
- Cost: $20 US
- Registration deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Valid for 1.3 accredited hours
Neves Calventi, I., et al. (2024). “Teddy Bear Clinic: An Integrative Review.” Pediatric Nursing, 50(6): 303-311.
- Test: Via Janetti Publications
- Cost: $20 US
- Registration deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Valid for 1.2 accredited hours
Peters, S. E. and B. Lyman (2024). “Pediatric Feeding Tubes: What the Staff Nurse Should Know.” Pediatric Nursing, 50(6): 284-292.
- Test: Via Janetti Publications
- Cost: $20 US
- Registration deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Valid for 1.3 accredited hours
Caprio, A. B., et al. (2024). “A Quality Improvement Project to Reduce Unplanned Extubations in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.” Advances in Neonatal Care, 24(6): 500-509.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $24.95 US
- Registration deadline: 4 Dec 2026
- Valid for 2.5 accredited hours
Gray, H. L., et al. (2024). “Nursing Continuing Professional Development. Comparing Group Versus Individual Prenatal Care on Breastfeeding Practice and Motivational Factors.” Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing, 38(4): 385-393.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $21.95 US
- Registration deadline: 4 Dec 2026
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
Short, M. A. (2024). “Nursing Continuing Professional Development. Introducing a Resource to Support Neonatal Nurse Engagement in Clinical Research©.” Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing, 38(4): 374-384.
- Test: Via Nursing Center
- Cost: $21.95 US
- Registration deadline: 4 Dec 2026
- Valid for 2.0 accredited hours
Eck, C. E. (2024). “Nursing Considerations for Administration and Management of Blinatumomab.” Pediatric Nursing, 50(5): 219-234.
- Test: Via Janetti Publications
- Cost: $20 US
- Registration deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Valid for 1.3 accredited hours
James, B. and R. Christopher (2024). “Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): Known Risk Factors and the Need for Continued Education.” Pediatric Nursing, 50(5): 235-241.
- Test: Via Janetti Publications
- Cost: $20 US
- Registration deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Valid for 1.0 accredited hours
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