The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
S.T.A.B.L.E. is the most widely distributed and implemented neonatal education program to focus exclusively on the post-resuscitation/pre-transport stabilization care of sick infants. Based on a mnemonic to optimize learning, retention and recall of information, S.T.A.B.L.E. stands for the six assessment and care modules in the program: Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, and Emotional support. A seventh module, Quality Improvement stresses the professional responsibility of improving and evaluating care provided to sick infants.
First introduced in 1996 in the US and Canada, S.T.A.B.L.E. has grown internationally to include instructor training and courses in more than 55 countries. Currently, more than 893,595 neonatal healthcare providers have completed a S.T.A.B.L.E. Learner course.
Education is Not a Luxury – It Is a Lifesaving Necessity!
As the Program Author and Founder of S.T.A.B.L.E., I’m often confronted with concerns about the cost of education. But in perinatal care, the cost of ignorance is far greater than the cost of training.
When caregivers lack timely, evidence-based education, the consequences can be devastating: preventable maternal and neonatal deaths, lifelong disabilities, emotional trauma, and soaring healthcare costs. Investing in education such as The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program is an investment in safety, quality, and preparedness. As Harvard President Derek Bok wisely said, “If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” The return on educational investment is measured in healthier babies, safer births, empowered caregivers, and improved outcomes for infants and their families. Please consider these critical points when deciding whether to invest in education that can truly change lives, not only for the families we serve but also for the caregivers entrusted with the profound responsibility of caring for mothers and their newborns.
Kris Karlsen, PhD, APRN, FAAN
Founder and Author, The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
S.T.A.B.L.E. is the most widely distributed and implemented neonatal education program to focus exclusively on the post-resuscitation/pre-transport stabilization care of sick infants. Based on a mnemonic to optimize learning, retention and recall of information, S.T.A.B.L.E. stands for the six assessment and care modules in the program: Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, and Emotional support. A seventh module, Quality Improvement stresses the professional responsibility of improving and evaluating care provided to sick infants.
First introduced in 1996 in the US and Canada, S.T.A.B.L.E. has grown internationally to include instructor training and courses in more than 55 countries. Currently, more than 893,595 neonatal healthcare providers have completed a S.T.A.B.L.E. Learner course.
Education is Not a Luxury – It Is a Lifesaving Necessity!
As the Program Author and Founder of S.T.A.B.L.E., I’m often confronted with concerns about the cost of education. But in perinatal care, the cost of ignorance is far greater than the cost of training.
When caregivers lack timely, evidence-based education, the consequences can be devastating: preventable maternal and neonatal deaths, lifelong disabilities, emotional trauma, and soaring healthcare costs. Investing in education such as The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program is an investment in safety, quality, and preparedness. As Harvard President Derek Bok wisely said, “If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” The return on educational investment is measured in healthier babies, safer births, empowered caregivers, and improved outcomes for infants and their families. Please consider these critical points when deciding whether to invest in education that can truly change lives, not only for the families we serve but also for the caregivers entrusted with the profound responsibility of caring for mothers and their newborns.
Kris Karlsen, PhD, APRN, FAAN
Founder and Author, The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
S.T.A.B.L.E. is the most widely distributed and implemented neonatal education program to focus exclusively on the post-resuscitation/pre-transport stabilization care of sick infants. Based on a mnemonic to optimize learning, retention and recall of information, S.T.A.B.L.E. stands for the six assessment and care modules in the program: Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, and Emotional support. A seventh module, Quality Improvement stresses the professional responsibility of improving and evaluating care provided to sick infants.
First introduced in 1996 in the US and Canada, S.T.A.B.L.E. has grown internationally to include instructor training and courses in more than 55 countries. Currently, more than 893,595 neonatal healthcare providers have completed a S.T.A.B.L.E. Learner course.
Education is Not a Luxury – It Is a Lifesaving Necessity!
As the Program Author and Founder of S.T.A.B.L.E., I’m often confronted with concerns about the cost of education. But in perinatal care, the cost of ignorance is far greater than the cost of training.
When caregivers lack timely, evidence-based education, the consequences can be devastating: preventable maternal and neonatal deaths, lifelong disabilities, emotional trauma, and soaring healthcare costs. Investing in education such as The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program is an investment in safety, quality, and preparedness. As Harvard President Derek Bok wisely said, “If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” The return on educational investment is measured in healthier babies, safer births, empowered caregivers, and improved outcomes for infants and their families. Please consider these critical points when deciding whether to invest in education that can truly change lives, not only for the families we serve but also for the caregivers entrusted with the profound responsibility of caring for mothers and their newborns.
Kris Karlsen, PhD, APRN, FAAN
Founder and Author, The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
S.T.A.B.L.E. is the most widely distributed and implemented neonatal education program to focus exclusively on the post-resuscitation/pre-transport stabilization care of sick infants. Based on a mnemonic to optimize learning, retention and recall of information, S.T.A.B.L.E. stands for the six assessment and care modules in the program: Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, and Emotional support. A seventh module, Quality Improvement stresses the professional responsibility of improving and evaluating care provided to sick infants.
First introduced in 1996 in the US and Canada, S.T.A.B.L.E. has grown internationally to include instructor training and courses in more than 55 countries. Currently, more than 893,595 neonatal healthcare providers have completed a S.T.A.B.L.E. Learner course.
Education is Not a Luxury – It Is a Lifesaving Necessity!
As the Program Author and Founder of S.T.A.B.L.E., I’m often confronted with concerns about the cost of education. But in perinatal care, the cost of ignorance is far greater than the cost of training.
When caregivers lack timely, evidence-based education, the consequences can be devastating: preventable maternal and neonatal deaths, lifelong disabilities, emotional trauma, and soaring healthcare costs. Investing in education such as The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program is an investment in safety, quality, and preparedness. As Harvard President Derek Bok wisely said, “If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” The return on educational investment is measured in healthier babies, safer births, empowered caregivers, and improved outcomes for infants and their families. Please consider these critical points when deciding whether to invest in education that can truly change lives, not only for the families we serve but also for the caregivers entrusted with the profound responsibility of caring for mothers and their newborns.
Kris Karlsen, PhD, APRN, FAAN
Founder and Author, The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
S.T.A.B.L.E. is the most widely distributed and implemented neonatal education program to focus exclusively on the post-resuscitation/pre-transport stabilization care of sick infants. Based on a mnemonic to optimize learning, retention and recall of information, S.T.A.B.L.E. stands for the six assessment and care modules in the program: Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, and Emotional support. A seventh module, Quality Improvement stresses the professional responsibility of improving and evaluating care provided to sick infants.
First introduced in 1996 in the US and Canada, S.T.A.B.L.E. has grown internationally to include instructor training and courses in more than 55 countries. Currently, more than 893,595 neonatal healthcare providers have completed a S.T.A.B.L.E. Learner course.
Education is Not a Luxury – It Is a Lifesaving Necessity!
As the Program Author and Founder of S.T.A.B.L.E., I’m often confronted with concerns about the cost of education. But in perinatal care, the cost of ignorance is far greater than the cost of training.
When caregivers lack timely, evidence-based education, the consequences can be devastating: preventable maternal and neonatal deaths, lifelong disabilities, emotional trauma, and soaring healthcare costs. Investing in education such as The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program is an investment in safety, quality, and preparedness. As Harvard President Derek Bok wisely said, “If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” The return on educational investment is measured in healthier babies, safer births, empowered caregivers, and improved outcomes for infants and their families. Please consider these critical points when deciding whether to invest in education that can truly change lives, not only for the families we serve but also for the caregivers entrusted with the profound responsibility of caring for mothers and their newborns.
Kris Karlsen, PhD, APRN, FAAN
Founder and Author, The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
S.T.A.B.L.E. is the most widely distributed and implemented neonatal education program to focus exclusively on the post-resuscitation/pre-transport stabilization care of sick infants. Based on a mnemonic to optimize learning, retention and recall of information, S.T.A.B.L.E. stands for the six assessment and care modules in the program: Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, and Emotional support. A seventh module, Quality Improvement stresses the professional responsibility of improving and evaluating care provided to sick infants.
First introduced in 1996 in the US and Canada, S.T.A.B.L.E. has grown internationally to include instructor training and courses in more than 55 countries. Currently, more than 893,595 neonatal healthcare providers have completed a S.T.A.B.L.E. Learner course.
Education is Not a Luxury – It Is a Lifesaving Necessity!
As the Program Author and Founder of S.T.A.B.L.E., I’m often confronted with concerns about the cost of education. But in perinatal care, the cost of ignorance is far greater than the cost of training.
When caregivers lack timely, evidence-based education, the consequences can be devastating: preventable maternal and neonatal deaths, lifelong disabilities, emotional trauma, and soaring healthcare costs. Investing in education such as The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program is an investment in safety, quality, and preparedness. As Harvard President Derek Bok wisely said, “If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” The return on educational investment is measured in healthier babies, safer births, empowered caregivers, and improved outcomes for infants and their families. Please consider these critical points when deciding whether to invest in education that can truly change lives, not only for the families we serve but also for the caregivers entrusted with the profound responsibility of caring for mothers and their newborns.
Kris Karlsen, PhD, APRN, FAAN
Founder and Author, The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
S.T.A.B.L.E. is the most widely distributed and implemented neonatal education program to focus exclusively on the post-resuscitation/pre-transport stabilization care of sick infants. Based on a mnemonic to optimize learning, retention and recall of information, S.T.A.B.L.E. stands for the six assessment and care modules in the program: Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, and Emotional support. A seventh module, Quality Improvement stresses the professional responsibility of improving and evaluating care provided to sick infants.
First introduced in 1996 in the US and Canada, S.T.A.B.L.E. has grown internationally to include instructor training and courses in more than 55 countries. Currently, more than 893,595 neonatal healthcare providers have completed a S.T.A.B.L.E. Learner course.
The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
S.T.A.B.L.E. is the most widely distributed and implemented neonatal education program to focus exclusively on the post-resuscitation/pre-transport stabilization care of sick infants. Based on a mnemonic to optimize learning, retention and recall of information, S.T.A.B.L.E. stands for the six assessment and care modules in the program: Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, and Emotional support. A seventh module, Quality Improvement stresses the professional responsibility of improving and evaluating care provided to sick infants.
First introduced in 1996 in the US and Canada, S.T.A.B.L.E. has grown internationally to include instructor training and courses in more than 55 countries. Currently, more than 893,595 neonatal healthcare providers have completed a S.T.A.B.L.E. Learner course.
Perinatal Caregivers who have completed a S.T.A.B.L.E. Learner Course (classroom & online)
Years improving outcomes - with education
Countries have implemented S.T.A.B.L.E.
Meet Our S.T.A.B.L.E. Team

Kristine A. Karlsen PhD, APRN, NNP-BC, FAAN
S.T.A.B.L.E. Program Author and Founder, Program Director

Mason Meinhold
National Instructor Course Coordinator

Beth St. Thomas
Office Manager / Customer Service

Patti Scott
Faculty

Webra Price-Douglas
Faculty
