Evolution to Revolution in Perinatal and Neonatal Research
Self-paced
1.25 credits
Full course description
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This educational session delves into the transformative journey of perinatal and neonatal research. With over 30 years of experience in high-risk perinatology, neonatology, and pediatrics, Dr. Pickler will guide participants through a brief history of perinatal and neonatal care, explore her extensive program of research focused on high-risk mothers, infants, and families, and discuss future challenges and priorities in the field.
* Course discount available for UT Austin faculty/staff/students. Email utson_cne@nursing.utexas.edu for the discount code.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
The instructor for this course is Rita Pickler, PhD, RN, FAAN.
Rita Pickler is The FloAnn Sours Easton Professor of Child and Adolescent Health at The Ohio State University College of Nursing. She has an educational and research background in high-risk perinatology, neonatology and pediatrics.
For over 30 years, she has focused her work on the care of preterm infants and their families, as well as on efforts to reduce prematurity and improve maternal, child and family outcomes.
CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION
EVOLUTION TO REVOLUTION IN PERINATAL AND NEONATAL RESEARCH
Presented by:
Rita Pickler, PhD, RN, FAAN
Disclosure to Participants
This activity expires May 1, 2028, and after that time, even if the course is still accessible it cannot be used for nursing continuing education credits. UT Austin School of Nursing accredited provider unit is not responsible for any use of the program beyond its expiration date.
Accreditation Statement
University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive contact hours for this continuing education activity, the participant must register, view the entire video, and complete and submit the evaluation form. Once successful completion has been verified, a “Certificate of Successful Completion” will be awarded for 1.25 contact hours.
Conflicts of Interest
A conflict of interest occurs when an individual has an opportunity to affect or impact educational content with which he or she may have a commercial interest or a potentially biasing relationship of a financial nature. All activity planning committee members and presenters/authors/content reviewers have had their Conflict of Interest assessed, identified and resolved by the nurse planner.
Education Disclaimer
The author(s) of this continuing education activity have made reasonable efforts to ensure that all information contained herein is accurate in accordance with the latest available scientific evidence at the time of publication. However, because information regarding medications, treatment guidelines, and other healthcare information is subject to constant change, the participant is advised to always confirm practice resources before applying any learned information in practice. Activities produced by UT Austin School of Nursing are intended solely for purposes of supplementing health care professionals’ knowledge. The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent the views of The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing.
Time to complete this module: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Original release date: 5/29/2025
End date: 5/1/2028