The Role of the NICU in Father Involvement, Beliefs, and Confidence: A Follow-up Qualitative Study

Description

This article has been approved by the National Association for Neonatal Nurses Certification Board for Category B credit toward recertification as an NNP.

Purpose of Activity

To provide information about the role of father involvement, beliefs, and confidence in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Summarize the impact of fathers' involvement with their infants and methods to increase paternal confidence.
  2. Identify difficulties of and benefits to fathers in the NICU related to involvement, confidence, and beliefs.
Price: $17.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.5 CH
  • DC - BON 1.5 CH
  • KY-BON 1.5 CH
  • GA - BON 1.5 CH

Lippincott Professional Development is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Professional Development is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223.







Test Code: ANC0220
Published: February 2020
Expires: 12/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 18/18 (100%)
Authors: Gesine Hearn, PhD, RN; Gina Clarkson, PhD, APRN, NNP-BC; Matthew Day, BSN, RN
Categories: Neonatal
Specialties: Neonatal
Topics: Fathers