Antibiotic Prescribing in 2017: Pediatric Infectious Diseases Update

INTRODUCTION

This continuing education activity is administered by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) as an Agency providing continuing education credit. Individuals who complete this program and earn a 70% or higher score on the post test will be awarded 1.25 NAPNAP contact hours, of which 1.25 is pharmacology.

IMPORTANT: This continuing education activity is offered at a reduced rate to NAPNAP Members. You must be logged in using your NAPNAP Username and Password to be recognized as a Member of NAPNAP. If you are a current member of NAPNAP, and you are being asked to purchase this activity at the Non-Member rate, please contact the NAPNAP National Office at (877) 662-7627 to request assistance prior to entering any payment information.

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Target Audience

Pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses

Learning Objectives

  • Understand national goals around antibiotic prescribing and reducing antibiotic resistance.
  • Review current guidelines for prescribing for pediatric infectious diseases.
  • Discuss decision-making about appropriate antibiotic choices.
  • Discuss adverse effects of antibiotics, including raising resistance and C. difficile.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 Contact hours
Course opens: 
05/18/2017
Course expires: 
06/10/2018
Cost:
$25.00
Rating: 
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Teri Moser Woo, PhD, CPNP-BC, CNL, FAANP: Associate Dean for Graduate Nursing Programs, Pacific Lutheran University; PNP, Pediatric Urgent Care for Woodcreek Pediatrics, Puyallup, Wash.

 

FACULTY DISCLOSURES 

 

Dr.  Moser Woo has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 1.25 Contact hours

Price

Cost:
$25.00
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