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1. Identify and analyze risk factors and specific strategies useful in preventing chronic and acute pediatric maladies.
2. Apply the clinical essentials required for an efficient and comprehensive multi-system pediatric assessment, and describe “what is normal growth and development”.
3. Compare both non-pharmacological and pharmacological modalities used in managing various chronic and acute childhood conditions.
4. Explain basic underlying pathophysiological functions for numerous childhood conditions.
5. Compare and contrast signs and symptoms of selected multi-system conditions useful when selecting appropriate management strategies.
6. Explain common risk factors, presenting symptoms, and management strategies associated with oftentimes inter-related conditions seen in children.
7. Apply the latest evidence-based management for children experiencing various chronic and acute conditions.
8. Discuss contemporary health promotion topics and the multiple setting for providing pediatric health care interventions.
9. Give examples of strengths useful in preparing for a pediatric nursing certification exam.

There are different certification exams available for pediatric nurses. Please feel free to review the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board website for the specifics on the outline and requirements to sit for the exam (CPN) www.pncb.org. For ANCC certification in Pediatrics (RN-BC) visit the website www.nursecredentialing.org/PediatricNursing.

Part One

1. Principles of pediatric nursing and familycentered care
2. Test Taking strategies and basic principles of examination
3. Overview of growth and development and family dynamics
4. History taking and physical examination
5. Discussion of the “sick” and hospitalized child
6. Genetics:
1. Principles of disease creation and mutations
2. Identification of future immune system modulators
7. Pain
1. Assessment: acute versus chronic, pain scales
2. Management
1. Pharmacology and non-pharmacology interventions
2. “Conscious” sedation
8. Immune system deficiencies
1. Communicable diseases and vaccines
2. Hematological conditions: bleeding versus non-bleeding
3. Oncological conditions: blood versus solid mass
4. Anaphylaxis
9. Respiratory tract
1. Basic Anatomy and physiology
2. Principles of mechanical ventilation: positive and negative pressure
3. Technology: appropriate usage interpretation
4. Medications: controller - rescue, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, mucous thinning, OTC - RX
5. Upper tract conditions: selected ENT conditions
6. Lower tract conditions: selected common pediatric conditions and asthma

Part Two

1. Cardiovascular conditions
1. Principles of hemodynamics of blood flow and oxygenation
2. Structural anatomy conditions versus physiological/infectious conditions
3. Non-cyanotic “pink” conditions versus cyanotic “blue” conditions
2. Fluid & electrolyte disorders
1. The “in’s” and “out’s” of both fluids and electrolytes
2. Anatomical and physiological rationales for disturbance management
3. The significance of tonicity
3. Gastrointestinal conditions and disturbances
1. Discussion of “zones” of GI system
2. History taking and physical examination
3. Conditions: metabolic, anatomic, and physiologic and appropriate interventions
4. Renal Disorders
1. Upper versus lower conditions
2. Structural versus infectious
5. Endocrine system disorders
1. Overview of endocrine functioning and effects on health
2. Thyroid and Diabetes
6. Neurological disabilities
1. History taking and physical examination
2. Mental health issues: “the spectrum”
3. TBI/concussions: sports-related injuries
4. Seizures and Epilepsy
7. Children with special needs
1. Trauma
2. Parenteral therapy:
1. Peripheral and central access
2. Issues and interventions
3. Musculoskeletal
1. Technology and devices
4. Health promotion
1. Nutritional aspects of health

Stephen Jones, MS, RN, PNP, ET, is a fulltime Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Practitioner and Enterostomal Therapist, practicing at The Children’s Hospital @ Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. In this multidimensional role, Stephen covers all inpatient pediatric units, including the PICU, as well as the pediatric Pulmonary & Cystic Fibrosis clinic. As an Enterostomal Therapist specializing in infants and children, Steve serves as a resource and consultant around the country. He has published articles in numerous nursing journals, authored chapters in several pediatric textbooks, and presented posters at numerous national conferences. Steve was instrumental in establishing the original pediatric transport team, pediatric critical care courses and pediatric core curriculum at his hospital, and initiation of the pediatric PICC program. In addition to his active and busy clinical practice, he is also the founder and principal of Pediatric Concepts, a company dedicated to providing quality educational programs for healthcare professionals.

Stephen has focused his nursing career entirely in pediatrics, previously serving in various staff positions within the PICU and general pediatric units. He continues to be active in all arenas of pediatric nursing, as well as a member of his local state NP association. Stephen holds undergraduate degrees from Union College and Skidmore College, while his graduate degree is from the University of Rochester. He has been on and continues to participate via speakers bureaus for a variety of pharmaceutical companies and continues to lecture extensively to a diverse audience through North America, including healthcare professionals, as well as parents and families. Steve’s long-standing passion for optimal and evidence-based pediatric care will be evident throughout this presentation. You will find him to be practical, informative, entertaining and motivating.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Stephen Jones is the founder of Pediatric Concepts and has an employment relationship with The Children's Hospital - Albany Medical Center, Albany Medical College and Russell Sage College. He receives a speaker honorarium from Chiesi USA. He is on the advisory board of Chiesi, Novartis, Genentech, Mylan. Stephen Jones receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-Financial: Stephen Jones is a member of The Nurse Practitioner Association of New York State.

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