NRP certification?

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Specializes in OBGYN, Neonatal.

How many of you are NRP certified? Is the class hard? I've got the book from my educator and am trying to get started on reading it, I take the course in about 2.5 weeks. She said to read the whole book, chapters 1-9. Just wondering if its really difficult or not.

Thanks everyone!

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Specializes in Maternal - Child Health.

Do you have experience doing baby care at deliveries or participating in the resuscitation of neonates in the NICU? If so, I don't think you will have any difficulty with NRP. It is a logical extension of basic CPR, given the conditions one is likely to encounter in the DR, such as prematurity, meconium aspiration, respiratory depression, etc.

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Specializes in Rural Health.

I have zero experience in L&D and I loved NRP. It's required for my ER....but I would've taken it anyway.

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

The class wasn't too difficult. The instructors want you to pass, not fail, so when they do the mock codes, they will help you if you're not sure what to do. At least, that's how it was for us when I took the class.

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Specializes in OBGYN, Neonatal.
Do you have experience doing baby care at deliveries or participating in the resuscitation of neonates in the NICU? If so, I don't think you will have any difficulty with NRP. It is a logical extension of basic CPR, given the conditions one is likely to encounter in the DR, such as prematurity, meconium aspiration, respiratory depression, etc.

Thanks for the information! Nope I've not been to any deliveries other than what we saw in nursing school so I'm looking forward to getting the NRP class done and then being able to attend deliveries sometimes if the opportunity arises.

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Know the algorithms. These are the steps you would take in each situation.

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Specializes in NICU.

Try the CD, too. I liked the one in the old book better than the new version, but both were helpful.

Usually your instructor will do everything she can to help you pass the class, so don't get too stressed. If you fail a section in the test, they go over it with you and then you retake just that section.

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Specializes in Community, OB, Nursery.

It is not that difficult. The video/book is repetitive, so you have multiple opportunities to make the necessary connections.

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Specializes in all things maternity.

I am NRP certified and I loved the class. You shouldn't have any problems with it. Everyone usually helps each other along.

:balloons:

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Specializes in postpartum, nursery, high risk L&D.

I teach NRP; it's a fun class. The algorithm is straightforward. If you read the book and do the practice quizzes at the ends of the chapters, you will be in good shape.

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Never be afraid of NRP. That is the first thing I tell the new staff coming into the area. I am an instructor and the course is actually quite fun. Read the book (yes it can be very dry) but it really shows the actions needed very well. As an instructor I am not there to fail you! It is not a pass or fail type of course, it is something that will become second nature to you, so you really need to know the course material. Welcome to the Perinatal Specialty!

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Specializes in L&D.

Yes, I'm certified. The L&D and nursery nurses all have to be on our unit.

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