Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Certification Exam Prep Course

CE Information

12.5 CE credits

Completion Time

12 hours, 40 minutes

Available Until

December 31, 2025

Posted By

PESI

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Overview

Specialties

Neonatal

Clinical Topics

Neonatal, Pediatric REMS, and Pediatrics

Every day, critically ill newborns depend on your expertise to survive their most vulnerable moments. Yet even seasoned NICU nurses can feel unprepared for the high-stakes RNC-NIC® certification exam.

This Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Certification Exam Prep Course solves that problem by delivering a clear, step-by-step system to master essential knowledge and pass on your first attempt. Led by neonatal expert Jessi Barnes, you’ll build confidence across all exam topics, from resuscitation and pathophysiology to family-centered care and professional issues. You’ll discover practical test-taking strategies and complete an exclusive practice exam that cements your readiness. By completing this course, you transform your skills, advance your career, and earn your RNC-NIC® certification - plus 12.5 CE hours - proving to families, employers, and yourself that you have what it takes to deliver exceptional care when it matters most.

Learning Objectives

Module 1: Certification, Exam Overview, and Test-Taking Techniques

Why Get Certified, Certification Options (RNC-NIC & CCRN)
Exam Content, Study Tips, Timeline, Question Format, Taking the Exam
Parental risk factors, Physical and gestational age assessment

Module 2: General Management

Resuscitation and stabilization
Fluid and electrolyte and Glucose homeostasis
Thermoregulation
Integumentary
Nutritional requirements
Oxygenation and ventilation
Acid-base homeostasis

Module 3: General Management

Pharmacology
Neuroprotection and neuroprotective care
Pain and stress
Infection and immunology

Module 4: Assess & Manage Pathophysiologic States

Cardiovascular
Respiratory

Module 5: Assess & Manage Pathophysiologic States

Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary
Hematopoietic

Module 6: Assess & Manage Pathophysiologic States

Neurological/Neuromuscular
Genetic
Metabolic and Endocrine
Head, Eye, Ear, Nose Throat

Module 7: Psychosocial Support and Professional Issues

Discharge Management, Family Centered Care, Grieving, Palliative Care, Mental Health
Evidence-Based Practice, Legal/Ethical, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement

Speakers

Jessi Barnes MSN, RN, RNC-NIC, NPD-BC, C-ELBW

Jessi Barnes, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC, NPD-BC, C-ELBW is a clinical nurse educator and former NICU parent with a passion for the neonatal patient population. Her 14-year nursing career started in high obstetrical care and transitioned to neonatal intensive care and even a bit of nursing informatics. Her current role as a NICU clinical nurse educator allows her to help improve patient outcomes through facilitating professional development. She holds certifications in neonatal intensive care nursing, nursing professional development, and the care of the extremely low birth weight infant. She is a graduate of the Trauma Informed Professionals certificate program, a neonatal resuscitation program instructor mentor, and a community resiliency model teacher. Jessi has been featured on the Incubator, Care OutLoud, and NANNcast podcasts sharing her experience parenting in the NICU as a NICU professional.

CE Information

This activity offers 12.5 CE credits to attendees.

Accredited by ANCC.

Credit eligibility by state, board, and more information can be found here: Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Certification Exam Prep Course

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