INTRODUCTION

With school and sports physical season quickly approaching, this course provides an excellent opportunity for APNs working in an outpatient setting to sharpen their skills in pediatric nephrology. This course will focus on how to interpret the urinalysis and evaluate the most commonly seen urinary complaints including:  hematuria, proteinuria and dysuria which can be early indicators of serious kidney disease.  A brief review of kidney function, effects of chronic kidney disease and populations at risk for developing kidney disease —including premature infants and obese children and adolescents-- are presented.  Finally, the approach to evaluation and management of children with abnormal urine testing will be discussed as well as implications for school and sports participation.

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 hours, of which 0 is pharmacology content.

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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