Delivering Evidence Based Pediatric Pain Management
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 1.75 NAPNAP contact hour, of which 0.25 is pharmacology and 0.25 Controlled substances.
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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Keywords: pain, pain management, cannabis
Target Audience
Pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses
Learning Objectives
- Recognize current evidence related to pediatric pain.
- Choose evidence-based, developmentally appropriate pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapies for managing pain in the pediatric population.
- Identify risks for patients with pain selfmedicating with cannabis.
Helen N Turner, DNP, APRN, PCNS-BC, AP-PMN, FAAN: Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pediatric Pain Management,Assistant Professor, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Ore.; Past President, American Society for Pain Management Nursing,
FACULTY DISCLOSURES
Dr. Turner has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Available Credit
- 1.75 Contact hours