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Maternity - Postpartum, part 5: Postpartum Hemorrhage, Endometritis, Mastitis, Mental Health Concerns - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Postpartum, part 5: Postpartum Hemorrhage, Endometritis, Mastitis, Mental Health Concerns

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

The postpartum complications of postpartum hemorrhage, endometritis, mastitis, and potential mental health concerns.

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Maternity - Postpartum, part 5: Postpartum Hemorrhage, Endometritis, Mastitis, Mental Health Concerns

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

The postpartum complications of postpartum hemorrhage, endometritis, mastitis, and potential mental health concerns.

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Maternity - Newborn, part 1: APGAR Scoring, Vital Signs, New Ballard Scale, Thermoregulation, Height/Weight - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Newborn, part 1: APGAR Scoring, Vital Signs, New Ballard Scale, Thermoregulation, Height/Weight

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

How can you tell if a newborn is premature if you don't know their gestational age? Are newborns supposed to be hairy? Why are babies always wearing hats? In this video...

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Maternity - Newborn, part 1: APGAR Scoring, Vital Signs, New Ballard Scale, Thermoregulation, Height/Weight

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

How can you tell if a newborn is premature if you don't know their gestational age? Are newborns supposed to be hairy? Why are babies always wearing hats? In this video...

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Maternity - L&D, part 7: External Cephalic Version, Bishop Score, Labor Induction/Augmentation - LevelUpRN

Maternity - L&D, part 7: External Cephalic Version, Bishop Score, Labor Induction/Augmentation

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

In this video the procedure, complications, and nursing care for an external cephalic version. The components and scoring of the Bishop Score. Additionally, types of labor induction (cervical ripening, amniotomy,...

Maternity - L&D, part 7: External Cephalic Version, Bishop Score, Labor Induction/Augmentation

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

In this video the procedure, complications, and nursing care for an external cephalic version. The components and scoring of the Bishop Score. Additionally, types of labor induction (cervical ripening, amniotomy,...

Maternity - L&D, part 9: Labor Dystocia, Prolapsed Umbilical Cord, Cesarean Section - LevelUpRN

Maternity - L&D, part 9: Labor Dystocia, Prolapsed Umbilical Cord, Cesarean Section

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

The risk factors, signs and symptoms, and nursing care for labor dystocia, prolapsed umbilical cord, and cesarean section (c-section) birth.

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Maternity - L&D, part 9: Labor Dystocia, Prolapsed Umbilical Cord, Cesarean Section

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

The risk factors, signs and symptoms, and nursing care for labor dystocia, prolapsed umbilical cord, and cesarean section (c-section) birth.

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Maternity - L&D, part 6: Fetal Heart Rate Patterns - Normal and Abnormal Findings, VEAL CHOP - LevelUpRN

Maternity - L&D, part 6: Fetal Heart Rate Patterns - Normal and Abnormal Findings, VEAL CHOP

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

The normal and abnormal fetal heart rate patterns, including causes and nursing interventions to take for each.

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Maternity - L&D, part 6: Fetal Heart Rate Patterns - Normal and Abnormal Findings, VEAL CHOP

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

The normal and abnormal fetal heart rate patterns, including causes and nursing interventions to take for each.

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Maternity - L&D, part 5: Fetal Assessment: Leopold Maneuvers, Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring - LevelUpRN

Maternity - L&D, part 5: Fetal Assessment: Leopold Maneuvers, Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn all about Leopold maneuvers along with external and internal fetal heart rate monitoring.

Maternity - L&D, part 5: Fetal Assessment: Leopold Maneuvers, Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn all about Leopold maneuvers along with external and internal fetal heart rate monitoring.

Maternity - L&D, part 4: Pain Management During Labor, Regional Anesthesia - LevelUpRN

Maternity - L&D, part 4: Pain Management During Labor, Regional Anesthesia

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn all about pain management during labor, including non-pharmacological measures, pharmacological options, and regional anesthesia (epidural and spinal blocks).

Maternity - L&D, part 4: Pain Management During Labor, Regional Anesthesia

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn all about pain management during labor, including non-pharmacological measures, pharmacological options, and regional anesthesia (epidural and spinal blocks).

Maternity - L&D, part 3: Stages of Labor, Effacement vs. Dilation - LevelUpRN

Maternity - L&D, part 3: Stages of Labor, Effacement vs. Dilation

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn all about the stages of labor and the difference between dilation and effacement.

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Maternity - L&D, part 3: Stages of Labor, Effacement vs. Dilation

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn all about the stages of labor and the difference between dilation and effacement.

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Maternity - L&D, part 2: Factors Affecting Labor, Fetal Position, Fetal Station - LevelUpRN

Maternity - L&D, part 2: Factors Affecting Labor, Fetal Position, Fetal Station

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn all about the factors affecting labor, fetal position, and fetal station.

Maternity - L&D, part 2: Factors Affecting Labor, Fetal Position, Fetal Station

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn all about the factors affecting labor, fetal position, and fetal station.

Maternity - L&D, part 1: Physiologic Changes before Labor, True vs. False Labor - LevelUpRN

Maternity - L&D, part 1: Physiologic Changes before Labor, True vs. False Labor

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn all about physiologic changes of labor and the difference between true and false labor.

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Maternity - L&D, part 1: Physiologic Changes before Labor, True vs. False Labor

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn all about physiologic changes of labor and the difference between true and false labor.

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Maternity - Pregnancy, part 12: Complications: Preeclampsia, HELLP Syndrome, Amniotic Fluid Abnormalities - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 12: Complications: Preeclampsia, HELLP Syndrome, Amniotic Fluid Abnormalities

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Complications of pregnancy, including hypertensive disorders (gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP syndrome), group B streptococcus (GBS), and amniotic fluid abnormalities (polyhydramnios, oligohydramnios, and chorioamnionitis).

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 12: Complications: Preeclampsia, HELLP Syndrome, Amniotic Fluid Abnormalities

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Complications of pregnancy, including hypertensive disorders (gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP syndrome), group B streptococcus (GBS), and amniotic fluid abnormalities (polyhydramnios, oligohydramnios, and chorioamnionitis).

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 11: Complications: Cervical Insufficiency, Placenta Previa, Abruptio Placenta - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 11: Complications: Cervical Insufficiency, Placenta Previa, Abruptio Placenta

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Complications of pregnancy including cervical insufficiency, placenta previa, and abruptio placenta.

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Maternity - Pregnancy, part 11: Complications: Cervical Insufficiency, Placenta Previa, Abruptio Placenta

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Complications of pregnancy including cervical insufficiency, placenta previa, and abruptio placenta.

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Maternity - Pregnancy, part 10: Complications: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 10: Complications: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Gestational diabetes, an important complication of pregnancy.

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 10: Complications: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Gestational diabetes, an important complication of pregnancy.

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 9: Complications: Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Candidiasis, Anemia, UTI - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 9: Complications: Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Candidiasis, Anemia, UTI

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Complications of pregnancy including hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), candidiasis, iron-deficiency anemia, and urinary tract infection (UTI).

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 9: Complications: Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Candidiasis, Anemia, UTI

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Complications of pregnancy including hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), candidiasis, iron-deficiency anemia, and urinary tract infection (UTI).

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 8: Complications: TORCH Infections, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV/AIDS - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 8: Complications: TORCH Infections, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV/AIDS

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Complications of pregnancy, including TORCH infections and sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, trichomoniasis, and HIV/AIDS.

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 8: Complications: TORCH Infections, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV/AIDS

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Complications of pregnancy, including TORCH infections and sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, trichomoniasis, and HIV/AIDS.

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 7: Complications: Miscarriage, Hydatidiform Mole, Ectopic Pregnancy - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 7: Complications: Miscarriage, Hydatidiform Mole, Ectopic Pregnancy

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Complications of pregnancy, including miscarriage, hydatidiform mole, and ectopic pregnancies.

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 7: Complications: Miscarriage, Hydatidiform Mole, Ectopic Pregnancy

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Complications of pregnancy, including miscarriage, hydatidiform mole, and ectopic pregnancies.

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 6: Diagnostics: Nonstress Test, Biophysical Profile, Contraction Stress Test - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 6: Diagnostics: Nonstress Test, Biophysical Profile, Contraction Stress Test

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Diagnostic procedures in pregnancy, including nonstress tests (NST), biophysical profile (BPP), and contraction stress tests (CST).

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Maternity - Pregnancy, part 6: Diagnostics: Nonstress Test, Biophysical Profile, Contraction Stress Test

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Diagnostic procedures in pregnancy, including nonstress tests (NST), biophysical profile (BPP), and contraction stress tests (CST).

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Maternity - Pregnancy, part 5: Diagnostics: Ultrasound, Chorionic Villus Sampling, Amniocentesis - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 5: Diagnostics: Ultrasound, Chorionic Villus Sampling, Amniocentesis

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Types of diagnostic testing in pregnancy, including ultrasound, chorionic villus sampling (CVS), and amniocentesis.

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 5: Diagnostics: Ultrasound, Chorionic Villus Sampling, Amniocentesis

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Types of diagnostic testing in pregnancy, including ultrasound, chorionic villus sampling (CVS), and amniocentesis.

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 4: Maternal Teaching: Nutrition/Weight Gain, Warning Signs, Unpleasant Side Effects - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 4: Maternal Teaching: Nutrition/Weight Gain, Warning Signs, Unpleasant Side Effects

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Maternal teaching for pregnancy, including nutrition and weight gain guidance, things to avoid in pregnancy, warning signs of complications, and unpleasant side effects of pregnancy.

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 4: Maternal Teaching: Nutrition/Weight Gain, Warning Signs, Unpleasant Side Effects

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Maternal teaching for pregnancy, including nutrition and weight gain guidance, things to avoid in pregnancy, warning signs of complications, and unpleasant side effects of pregnancy.

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 3: GTPAL, Naegele's Rule, and Prenatal Labs/Diagnostics - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 3: GTPAL, Naegele's Rule, and Prenatal Labs/Diagnostics

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

GTPAL, Nagele's rule, and prenatal labs and diagnostics.

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Maternity - Pregnancy, part 3: GTPAL, Naegele's Rule, and Prenatal Labs/Diagnostics

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

GTPAL, Nagele's rule, and prenatal labs and diagnostics.

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Maternity - Pregnancy, part 2: Prenatal Care: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Trimester Visits - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 2: Prenatal Care: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Trimester Visits

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

What happens at OBGYN visits during the first, second, and third trimesters of pregnancy.

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 2: Prenatal Care: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Trimester Visits

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

What happens at OBGYN visits during the first, second, and third trimesters of pregnancy.

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 1: Signs and Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 1: Signs and Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Signs of pregnancy and physiologic changes during pregnancy.

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 1: Signs and Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Signs of pregnancy and physiologic changes during pregnancy.

Maternity - Preconception, part 3: Permanent Sterilization and Infertility - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Preconception, part 3: Permanent Sterilization and Infertility

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn about tubal ligation and vasectomy; plus the risk factors, diagnostics, and treatment of infertility.

Maternity - Preconception, part 3: Permanent Sterilization and Infertility

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn about tubal ligation and vasectomy; plus the risk factors, diagnostics, and treatment of infertility.

Maternity - Preconception, part 2: Hormonal Methods of Contraception - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Preconception, part 2: Hormonal Methods of Contraception

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Oral contraceptives, medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera), transdermal patch, vaginal ring, subdermal implant, intrauterine device (IUD). Includes the side effects, contraindications, and patient teaching.

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Maternity - Preconception, part 2: Hormonal Methods of Contraception

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Oral contraceptives, medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera), transdermal patch, vaginal ring, subdermal implant, intrauterine device (IUD). Includes the side effects, contraindications, and patient teaching.

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Maternity - Preconception, part 1: Behavioral and Barrier Methods of Contraception - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Preconception, part 1: Behavioral and Barrier Methods of Contraception

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn about the behavioral and barrier methods of contraception: abstinence, withdrawal, natural family planning, diaphragms, and condoms!

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Maternity - Preconception, part 1: Behavioral and Barrier Methods of Contraception

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn about the behavioral and barrier methods of contraception: abstinence, withdrawal, natural family planning, diaphragms, and condoms!

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