The ABCs from BMPs to CBCs: Interpreting Pediatric Labs One Case at a Time

This continuing education activity is a recorded presentation for NAPNAP's 2026 National Conference.Take your lab interpretation skills to the next level with this case-based, interactive session designed for acute care and primary care PNPs. Using real world clinical scenarios, we will walk through the evaluation of electrolytes, CBCs, urinalyses, culture results and more, all while highlighting age specific values, red flags and key patterns. Rather than focusing on isolated numbers, this presentation emphasizes clinical reasoning, evidence-based decision making and the integration of diagnostic data with exam findings. Participants will leave with practical strategies and a renewed confidence to apply directly to patient care. The course will award 1.25 contact hours and is offered at a reduced rate to NAPNAP Members.

This continuing education activity rate is $12.5 for NAPNAP Members, and $25 for non-members.

This archived presentation from our 2026 national conference is available as part of a bundle of courses recorded during our 2026 conference in Pittsburgh. Purchase the conference bundle and select five of the 2026 conference sessions archived and save. 

The 2026 conference bundle is offered at a member-only discounted rate of $45. Non-members may purchase this bundle for $90. Great news - You can join NAPNAP before purchasing to save. To see the complete listing of courses available for selection in the 2026 conference bundle, click here.

Please note that this program is a recording from a live session from NAPNAP 2026 national conference in Pittsburgh. If you earned CE for this session, this course will be a duplicate.

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Copyright 2026 © by National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

Target Audience

Pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses.

Learning Objectives

• Integrate diagnostic data with patient specific clinical history and physical exam findings to form a differential diagnosis for patients presenting with common pediatric conditions.
• Demonstrate evidence-based decision making using current pediatric literature to diagnose and manage common illnesses in pediatric patients in the acute and primary care settings.
• Apply clinical reasoning and pattern recognition skills to case-based scenarios.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 Contact hours
Course opens: 
07/01/2026
Course expires: 
06/30/2028
Cost:
$12.50
Part of: 
2026 National Conference on Pediatric Health Care Bundle
Rating: 
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Lauren Flagg, DNP, CPNP-AC

Amanda Alvarado, DNP, CPNP-AC

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Available Credit

  • 1.25 Contact hours

Price

Cost:
$12.50
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