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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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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  • Registration deadline: 2 June 2028
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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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  • Registration deadline: 2 June 2028
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Schmuke, A. D. (2026). “Cancer during Pregnancy: When Mothering and Cancer Collide.” MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 51(2): 61-69.

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  • 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.

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  • 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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  • 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.

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  • 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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  • 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.

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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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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  • 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

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Registration deadline: 3 Sept 2027
  • Valid for 2.0 accredited hours

Fitzgerald, B. (2025). “Transplant-Associated Thrombotic Microangiopathy.” Pediatric Nursing, 51(4): 169-173.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Cost: $20 US
  • Registration deadline: 31 Oct 2026
  • Valid for 1.0 accredited hours

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Last updated: July 24, 2026