Central Line Use in Newborns

Contact Hours: 2

Author(s):

Edith Fomuso MSN, RN, CCM, DPM

Course Overview

This course is designed for nurses working with newborns. There are many reasons why a newborn may need a central line. Generally, they are inserted when they require long-term intravenous therapy. The nurse’s role will primarily be to prevent infection and discomfort and educate and support the family.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Indications of Use
  3. Types of Central Lines
  4. Education for Parents/Guardians
  5. Preventing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection
  6. Going home with a Central Line
  7. Supporting the Family
  8. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Describe indications for central line placement in newborns.
  2. List ways to reduce the incidence of infections related to central line use in newborns.
  3. Summarize ways to promote the well-being of newborns needing central lines.

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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