Pharmacologic Approach to Cases in Acute Care
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
- Identify commonly used pharmacologic agents for children that have suffered traumatic brain injury, status epilepticus and
septic shock. - Discuss evidence-based pharmacologic strategies for children with traumatic brain injury, status epilepticus and septic shock.
- Review appropriate monitoring measures for the pharmacologic strategies discussed.
Andrea M. Kline-Tilford, PhD, CPNP-AC/PC, FCCM: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, Mich.
Marisa Mize, DNP, CPNP-AC/PC, CCRN: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Critical Care, Children National Medical Center, Washington
Maureen A. Madden, MSN, RN, CPNP-AC, CCRN,FCCM: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Bristol Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, N.J.
FACULTY DISCLOSURES
Dr. Kline-Tilford has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Dr. Mize has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Ms. Madden has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Available Credit
- 1.25 Contact hours