LABOR: FIRST STAGE -- PROVIDING NURSING CARE

Course overview

The first stage of labor is defined as onset of labor to full cervical dilation, and encompasses both latent and active phases of labor. Individualized labor care is essential, as the first stage of labor varies greatly among patients in both duration and patient experience/needs. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of providing nursing care during the first stage of labor. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.