Differentiating Neurocutaneous Disorders: TSC and NF1

1.0 NAPNAP contact hour. This continuing education activity is offered at a reduced rate to NAPNAP Members. For members this continuing education activity rate is $10. For non-members, this continuing education activity rate is $20. This presentation will provide an overview of two of the most common neurocutaneous disorders, tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) and neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). We will discuss assessment features, diagnostic testing and criteria/screening tools, benefits and limitations of genetic testing, and recommendations for ongoing surveillance and management.

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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 1.0 NAPNAP contact hour.
 

Target Audience

Pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses

Learning Objectives

• Identify physical features and clinical diagnostic criteria for tuberous sclerosis complex and neurofibromatosis type 1 syndromes.
• Differentiate between these two neurocutaneous conditions.
• Discuss genetic and non-genetic testing and specialist referrals necessary to confirm a diagnosis.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Contact hours
Course opens: 
06/28/2022
Course expires: 
06/30/2024
Cost:
$20.00
Rating: 
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Sharon Anderson, DNP, APN, NNP-BC, AGN-BC, CNE
Dr. Sharon Anderson has been a nurse for more than 30 years. She is a neonatal nurse practitioner, but for almost two decades, her clinical practice has been focused on genetics (more specifically inborn errors of metabolism and newborn screening). She earned a master’s degree (NNP) from the University of Pennsylvania and DNP from La Salle University in Philadelphia. Currently, she is an assistant dean and associate professor in the division of advanced nursing practice at Rutgers School of Nursing and maintains a faculty practice in pediatric genetics at Rutgers Health, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
 

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 1.0 NAPNAP contact hour.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Contact hours

Price

Cost:
$20.00
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