Background: Heart disease in pregnancy is still a major problem worldwide, particularly in developing countries. The presence of heart disease increases the risk of maternal and fetal complication. Aim of the present study is to evaluate the effect of nursing care guidelines for pregnant women suffering from heart disease on nurses" knowledge and practice. Research design: A Quasi experimental design was used in carrying out this study. Setting at Beni-suef general Hospital & Beni-suef University hospital at (gynecological ward (Inpatient: high-risk ward) & outpatient clinic. Sample: A convenient sample of a total 40 maternity nurses was included in the study. Tools: Two tools were utilized for data collection. I-A structured interviewing questionnaire sheet, which includes two parts; part 1 socio-demographic characteristic. Part 2: Assessment of nurses" knowledge regarding heart disease during pregnancy which includes definition, causes, risk factors, etc. II-A standard observational checklist to assess nurses" practices regarding heart diseases during pregnancy. Results of the current study revealed a statistically significant improvement in nurses' knowledge and practice related to care of pregnant women suffering from heart disease at the post test and follow up. Conclusion: implementation of nursing care guideline enhance nurses" knowledge& practices regarding care of pregnant women suffering from heart diseases, so study mainly recommended that the educational program for nursing care of pregnant women suffering from heart disease should be conducted periodically for nursing staff in obstetrics and gynecology department

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Background: Premature infants can develop a range of problems because their immature organs. A proper nursing care for a premature baby should be established through good nursing performances. This study aimed to assess nurse's knowledge and practices regarding the care of a premature baby in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Methods: This study is a descriptive cross-sectional study, with a systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of data that reports a clear picture of a particular situation carried out by 72 eligible nurses who were a graduate in BSc., and had at least six months' experience at the time of the study. Result: The study showed that the percentage of nurse’s knowledge regarding care of premature; definition of preterm neonate 44.4%, nurses’ had poor knowledge, umbilical vessels: Two arteries &one vein 40.3 %, nurses’ had poor knowledge, and the percentage of nurses’ practices regarding care of premature baby; hand washing o 36.1 %, nurses’ have poor practice, so there were poor nurses’ knowledge and practices regarding care of premature baby.

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