NRP certification?

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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!

Specializes in L&D, Antepartum.

Thanks for the thread. I'm taking NRP on 2/20 as required by my job. But yesterday they taught us a mock code for neonates just in case anything happens between now and the class. It seemed pretty straight forward to me. They did say that we are not required to do anything until we are certified. I doubt I would be alone if a situation like that came up anyway, being a new grad and all.

Looking forward to the class!

- N

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Specializes in OB, LTC, ER, MS.

I am an instructor for the NRP at my local hospital. Use the CD. It is a great tool. Make the book your best friend until the test. Study the key points and do the practice questions. Keep in mind...as an instructor, we don't want you to fail. It doesn't do anyone any good if you are in a delivery and don't know what to do. Try not to get too stressed out over it and you'll do great.

Good luck:yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah:

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Specializes in Mother/Baby;L/D.

Does anyone know of any good NRP recertification course in the SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA area coming up?? I need it by February...THANKS!! :redpinkhe

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Specializes in OBGYN, Neonatal.

Thanks for all the advice and feedback everyone. I passed it and am certified. Thanks again!

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Specializes in perinatal & family practice.

I'm in the Northwoods of Wisconsin (close to the U.P.)- where is the closest place for NRP?

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Specializes in Emergency Department.

You can go to this website, American Academy of Pediatrics, and put in your area and the names of instructors will be listed. You then email them and they will let you know when they are teaching.

http://www.aap.org/nrp/nrpmain.html

Do the hospitals you work at pay for it? I do not have a job yet, but I was thinking of taking this class (looks good on resume, I think).

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

Yes I am wondering the same thing...I am a new grad do they allow new grads to take it? Because I figure it sounds interesting and looks good on applications. I want to work in L&D.

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