NCHDE Updates in Pediatric Pain Management

October 20, 2026

Stay current with the latest evidence shaping pediatric perioperative and acute pain management. This session will review evolving recommendations for medications such as gabapentin and buprenorphine, introduce emerging non-opioid therapies and discuss practical strategies for incorporating new evidence into clinical decision making. Participants will explore current literature, medication-specific considerations, and evidence-based approaches to optimize postoperative pain management for pediatric patients.

Target Audience

Anesthesia APRNs 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity participants will be able to:

  • Apply evidence-based strategies for postoperative pain management in pediatric patients
  • Discuss recent literature regarding updates in acute pain management
  • Identify perioperative considerations for pain management medications including gabapentin, suzetrigine, and buprenorphine

 

Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this course please contact the Course Coordinator, Annie Gannon, APRN, annie.gannon@nemours.org 

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.
Course opens: 
10/05/2026
Course expires: 
12/31/2026
Event starts: 
10/20/2026 - 2:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
10/20/2026 - 3:00pm EDT
Cost:
$0.00
Add to calendar: 

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

To view additional information on the Nemours Children's disclosure policy, right click on the following link to open in a new tab.

Click on the Speaker's Name to see their full bio:

Planner(s)

Annette Gannon

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jill Stevenson, MSN, CPNP-PC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Annette Gannon

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Disclosure link: 
Nemours Disclosure Form

In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Nurses
Nemours Children’s designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Professions
A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits. Please check with your accreditation board to confirm if they accept the credit listed above.

Below are the credit types available to you per your professional designation.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
Please login or register to take this course.

To ensure credits are awarded correctly, you must update your account profile.

  • Right click on My Account to open it in a new tab. 
  • Click on Edit, then on the Profile tab.
  • Verify your profession and credentials 
  • Enter applicable license type & number, Hospital Affiliation and Specialty.