RNC-LRN study plan

Diagram the three stages of newborn transition (first period of reactivity, period of decreased responsiveness, second period of reactivity) from memory, noting expected timing and nursing priorities in each

Name all five Apgar components and correctly score three written delivery vignettes

Perform a head-to-toe newborn assessment in sequence, stating two normal findings and two common variants for each of eight body systems

Differentiate preterm, late-preterm, term, and post-term physical and neuromuscular characteristics using a gestational-age assessment framework

Interpret newborn vital sign ranges by age in hours and state the escalation threshold for each parameter

Explain the four mechanisms of heat loss and match at least two nursing interventions to each mechanism

Describe the physiologic adaptation sequence for thermoregulation, glucose homeostasis, and oxygenation in the first 24 hours and list the corresponding monitoring priorities

Identify expected newborn neurobehavioral states and primitive reflexes, including which abnormal findings warrant reporting

Sequence the steps, site, dose, and rationale for the newborn medication and procedure set: vitamin K, erythromycin ophthalmic ointment, hepatitis B vaccine, and heel stick blood collection

Compare circumcision methods and list the post-procedure assessment findings and parent teaching points for each

Explain the timing, specimen requirements, and follow-up pathway for newborn metabolic screening, pulse oximetry screening, and hearing screening

Distinguish common benign newborn skin findings from findings requiring evaluation, and state appropriate skin and cord care for each

Classify jaundice as physiologic versus pathologic using onset, peak timing, and rate of rise, and list the risk factors for severe hyperbilirubinemia

Interpret a bilirubin result against hour-of-life risk categories and state the corresponding nursing action and phototherapy support measures

Identify which newborns require glucose screening and outline feeding-first management plus the reassessment interval for a low value

Recognize the clinical signs of hypoglycemia in a newborn and explain why signs are nonspecific

Differentiate early-onset from late-onset sepsis by risk factors, timing, and presenting signs, and describe the nurse's immediate response to a suspected case

Contrast transient tachypnea of the newborn, respiratory distress syndrome, and meconium aspiration by onset, presentation, and initial management

Calculate percentage weight loss from birth weight and classify the result as expected, borderline, or excessive with a feeding plan

Distinguish normal regurgitation from feeding intolerance and list the red-flag findings that require escalation

Evaluate a feeding session for latch, suck-swallow-breathe coordination, and hunger/satiety cues, and document the findings in objective terms

Calculate daily caloric and volume needs and the volume per feeding for three infants of different weights, showing all work

Compare breastfeeding and formula-feeding guidance on frequency, expected output, and signs of adequate intake

Select evidence-based strategies for engorgement, nipple pain, perceived low supply, and supplementation decisions

Link at least eight maternal conditions (for example gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, group B streptococcus colonization, chorioamnionitis, preterm premature rupture of membranes, and substance use) to the expected newborn effects and monitoring

Interpret intrapartum factors including an abnormal fetal heart rate pattern, meconium-stained fluid, prolonged rupture of membranes, operative delivery, and maternal magnesium sulfate, and state the newborn implication of each

Design a discharge teaching plan that uses teach-back for feeding, jaundice surveillance, safe sleep, and when to call the provider

Apply family-centered principles to rooming-in, bonding, and communication across language and cultural differences

Identify at least six newborn patient-safety and quality practices, including two-patient identification, safe sleep, fall and abduction prevention, medication safety, handoff communication, and error reporting

Describe how quality improvement measures such as hospital-acquired condition rates apply to low-risk newborn care

Complete a timed 100-question comprehensive practice exam and tabulate misses by domain

Build a prioritized remediation plan targeting your three weakest domains