1. Neonatal Resuscitation Program 7th Edition: Innovation to Implementation
ECCU 2015
San Diego, CA
Linda McCarney MSN, APRN, NNP-BC
Children’s Hospital Colorado

2. Faculty Disclosure Information
In the past 12 months, I have had no relevant financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services discussed in this CE activity.
I do not intend to discuss an unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device in my presentation

3. Overview Planning for 7th Edition NRP
Updated NRP Database and Learning Management System
New requirements to obtain and maintain NRP Provider status
The role and application of eSimulation within the NRP
New web-based Instructor resources

4. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Educational program first published in 1987
Jointly sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American Heart Association (AHA)
Evidenced based approach to the resuscitation of newborns for hospital staff who care for babies at the time of delivery
28 years: 3.4 million trained in nearly 750,000 courses in the US

5. NRP Vision: A qualified team for every resuscitation or anticipated resuscitation, a qualified individual for every delivery.
NRP Mission: To develop an education program for health care professionals that promotes optimal care and resuscitation of newborns.

6. Planning for the 7th edition
Strategic planning meeting after implementation of 6th Edition
Reviewed program’s history and accomplishments
2,5,10 year vision and goals defined
7th Edition goals:
Science
Instructor development and support
Ongoing learning opportunities

7. Planning for the 7th edition
Series of instructor surveys and focus groups
Identify as many issues as possible in as many settings as possible
Top items requested by NRP Instructors
A standard approach to NRP Instructor training
Tools and resources to assist in NRP Provider Course planning
Continuous and on-going education experiences for Instructors and Providers
Opportunities to network with other NRP Instructors
Mentorship

8. New NRP Database & Learning Management System
Same on-line database since 2000, Instructor access only
“One-stop-shop” for everything NRP for both Providers and Instructors
Home for ALL educational resources (except the textbook)
NRP Instructor Access components
On-line Provider Exam
eSimulation
Course completion process
Course set-up
Roster management
Post-course evaluation
Electronic NRP Provider/Instructor card access and distribution

9. How do I obtain or maintain NRP Provider Status?
Self-study the Textbook
Complete all lessons of Online Provider Exam (New!)
Complete eSimulation (New!)
Participate in an Instructor led course
Complete Course Evaluation (New!)
Access your own card (New!)

10. Every two years All learners complete all 7th Edition textbook lessons
Complete entire on-line Exam (New!)

11. NRP e-Simulation cases(New!)

12. What is NRP eSimulation?
On-line, interactive NRP cases
Allows learners to apply textbook knowledge and decision making skills in a virtual environment
Feedback given at end of case for self-reflective learning
NOT Pass/Fail or “graded” activity but a participation experience

13. Advantages of NRP eSimulation
Opportunity to refine skills in timing and sequencing of events before the face-to-face Provider course
Leaves more time in live course to concentrate on skill technique and on teamwork and communication
Provides opportunity to practice anytime during two year renewal cycle

14. NRP eSimulation 5 cases available initially
1 Equipment Check Required
2 Basic
2 more Advanced
Must take 3 to fulfill requirement but can take all 5
Can repeat cases as many times as desired

15. eSimulation Video

16. After completion of on-line pre- work
Instructor-led classroom course
Skills Performance Stations
Integrated Skills Stations
Simulation and Debriefing

17. All Providers evaluate the course (New!)
Opportunity for learners to provide feedback about the course

18. Providers will directly access their own Course Completion card in NRP database (New!)
Access, download, and print card anytime
Ability to directly to any 3rd party
No more lost cards!

19. NRP Instructor program changes
All NEW process for becoming an NRP Instructor
Possess Current NRP Provider Card
Complete On-line Application
Purchase and maintain Instructor Access
Complete On-line Instructor Course, Instructor Exam, eSimulation
Co-Teach two Provider courses with an Instructor mentor

20. What is NRP Instructor Access?
On-line comprehensive resource for all NRP Instructors
Includes:
On-line Instructor Course (mandatory for Instructor candidates and optional for current Instructors)
Instructor Toolkit
Replaces resources formerly found in NRP Instructor Manual and NRP Instructor DVD
On-line Instructor Course Exam
eSimulation Cases
Webinars
Podcasts by neonatal resuscitation experts
On-line forum to network with other instructors (unmonitored)
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21. Everything you need in one location!
No more NRP instructor Manual or Instructor DVD to buy
Portable
Keyword searchable

22. CE’s included for Instructor exam/eSimulation
Planned future CE offerings

23. Downloadable PDF’s of commonly used documents and checklists
Forms customizable for your institution

24. Videos
Webinars
Podcasts
Newsletter articles

25. Content updates to fill in knowledge gaps, instructor requests, and disseminate new information

26. Instructor Course
Video, picture, and text based course that models an NRP Provider course
Demonstrations from expert instructors
Common instructor problems, like remediation, addressed .

27. Online Instructor Course
Instructor candidates must co- teach at least 2 Provider courses with Instructor mentor

28. Timelines
Spring 2016
Launch of new NRP Database and Learning Management System
Release of NRP 7th edition Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation, eSimulation, online examinations, Instructor Application, and Instructor Access (including Instructor Course and Toolkit)
January 1, 2017
Mandatory implementation of 7th edition (6th Edition retired)

29. How do I stay up-to-date with the changes?
NRP Website (
NRP Instructor Update S

30. Thank you!

31. References
For more information on this subject, see the following publications at
NRP Instructor Update Vol 24 No 1 Spring/Summer 2015
NRP Instructor Update Vol 23 No 2 Fall/Winter 2014
Future updates at