{{ (moduleVm.actions && moduleVm.changeStatus) ? moduleVm.status : '' }} A Nurse-Directed Model for Nitrous Oxide Use During Labor

Activity Steps

Purpose of Activity

To describe the creation and implementation of a nurse-driven, self-administered, demand-flow nitrous oxide program as an option for pain relief for laboring women.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Outline the mechanism of action and effects of nitrous oxide/oxygen (NO/O) use for women in labor
  2. Recognize the indications and contraindications for and possible adverse effects of NO/O.
Price: $17.95

Credits:

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

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 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 Williams & Wilkins 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. Your certificate is valid in all states.







Test Code: MCN0517B
Published: May/Jun 2017
Expires: 12/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Toni Pinyan, RNC-OB, C-EFM; Kelly Curlee, BSN, RNC-OB; Mellanie Keever, RNC-OB; Kathleen M. Baldwin, PhD, RN, FAAN, ACNS-BC, ANP-BC, GNP-BC, FAACM
Specialties: Obstetrics, Pain Management