Certified Pediatric Nurse Review: Care of the Child with a Neurologic Disorder

The activity is designed to help nurses prepare for and pass the Certified Pediatric Nurse exam. The course content is aligned with the Certified Pediatric Nurse exam outline. 

Meredith Reape, MSN, RN, Clinical Nurse Educator specializing in orthopedics, neurology, and rehab at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware discusses common pediatric neurologic disorders along with nursing interventions associated with caring for a child with a neurologic condition.

Target Audience

Registered Nurses pursuing national certification in pediatric nursing.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity participants will be able to:

  • Identify the components of a neurological assessment.
  • Discuss common pediatric neurological conditions such as seizures, hydrocephalus and headaches.
  • Summarize management for these conditions including medications, surgical procedures, and alternative therapies.
  • Verbalize the nurse's role in caring for children with these conditions.

 

Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this course please contact the Course Coordinator, Tracy Savitz: Tracy.Savitz@nemours.org

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.75 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour

    Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

    This activity is designated for 0.75 contact hours.

  • 0.75 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 0.75 continuing education credits.
Course opens: 
01/01/2024
Course expires: 
05/31/2025
Cost:
$0.00

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Speaker(s)

Meredith Reape, MSN, RN, CPN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

None of the planners or presenters for this educational activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Available Credit

  • 0.75 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour

    Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

    This activity is designated for 0.75 contact hours.

  • 0.75 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 0.75 continuing education credits.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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