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  • CE: Anticipatory Guidance 1: Birth to 12 Months
    Please note: A book purchased separately from AAP is this module's reference to answer the questions. Please see full details in the reference note below.

    So much is going to happen between birth and 12 months old—for children and their families! Start your age-based journey on anticipatory guidance right here with PNCB CE. Whether you’re new to pediatric nursing or want a refresher about how to structure proactive discussions with families to provide education, screenings, and assessments that nurture young lives, this module will support your daily practice. Providing anticipatory guidance is a core element of pediatric primary care, so this may be especially helpful for nursing professionals transitioning from hospital/acute care settings to primary care. 2.0 contact hours.

    Reference Note: Instead of PowerPoint slides or articles, the reference material for this module is a single book, Bright Futures (4th edition) Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children and AdolescentsTM (Pocket Guide), sold separately by AAP. It is not included with the price of the module; however, you receive a discount on the textbook’s AAP non-member price. Click on 'Learn more & order' below for additional information. BONUS: This module is the first one in the three-part series. The Pocket Guide is used to answer the questions for all three modules.

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  • CE: Anticipatory Guidance 2: Early and Middle Childhood
    Please note: A book purchased separately from AAP is this module's reference to answer the questions. Please see full details in the reference note below.

    Continue — or start! —your age-based journey on anticipatory guidance CE here as we turn our attention to children aged 15 months to 10 years. Whether you’re new to pediatric nursing or want a refresher about how to structure proactive discussions with families to provide education, screenings, and assessments that nurture young lives, this module will support your daily practice. Providing anticipatory guidance is a core element of pediatric primary care, so this may be especially helpful for nursing professionals transitioning from hospital/acute care settings to primary care. 2.0 contact hours.

    Reference Note: Instead of PowerPoint slides or articles, the reference material for this module is a single book, Bright Futures (4th edition) Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children and AdolescentsTM (Pocket Guide), sold separately by AAP. It is not included with the price of the module; however, you receive a discount on the textbook’s AAP non-member price. Click on 'Learn more & order' below for additional information. BONUS: This module is the second one in the three-part series. The Pocket Guide is used to answer the questions for all three modules.

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  • CE: Anticipatory Guidance 3: Adolescence
    Please note: A book purchased separately from AAP is this module's reference to answer the questions. Please see full details in the reference note below.

    Continue — or start! —your age-based journey on anticipatory guidance CE here as we focus on adolescents and young adults from 11 to 21 years of age. Whether you’re new to pediatric nursing or want a refresher about how to structure proactive discussions with families to provide education, screenings, and assessments that nurture young lives, this module will support your daily practice. Providing anticipatory guidance is a core element of pediatric primary care, so this may be especially helpful for nursing professionals transitioning from hospital/acute care settings to primary care. 2.0 contact hours.

    Reference Note: Instead of PowerPoint slides or articles, the reference material for this module is a single book, Bright Futures (4th edition) Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children and AdolescentsTM (Pocket Guide), sold separately by AAP. It is not included with the price of the module; however, you receive a discount on the textbook’s AAP non-member price. Click on 'Learn more & order' below for additional information. BONUS: This module is the final one in the three-part series. The Pocket Guide is used to answer the questions for all three modules.

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  • CE: Nurturing Resilience in Children and Adolescents
    Please note: A textbook purchased separately from AAP is this module's reference to answer the questions. Please see full details in the reference note below.

    Power up your skills in building resilience in kids! Partnering with families is a vital part of what you do to help kids live their healthiest, best lives. Team up with a respected book aimed at parents and caregivers so you can elevate your interactions with children, adolescents, and their circle of support. You'll learn about the 7 Cs of resilience, strategies for providing guidance, community-based approaches, and more. 6.0 contact hours.

    Reference Note: Instead of PowerPoint slides or articles, the reference material for this module is a single textbook, Building Resilience in Children and Adolescents, 4th Edition, sold separately by AAP. It is not included with the price of the module; however, you receive a discount on the textbook’s AAP non-member price. Click on 'Learn more & order' below for additional information.

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  • CE: Promoting Adolescent Sexual Health in the Digital Age
    This CE module explores the impact of sexting, pornography, and other explicit content on adolescent development. Learn about evidence-based strategies to address these challenges and address these challenges and better support adolescents.1.5 contact hours.

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  • CE: Social Determinants of Health in Children with Complex Care and Technology Needs
    Finances, community support, access to care, and other factors play a huge role in the health and quality of life for children who need medical technology and specialized care. Use this module to learn how you can improve their health by understanding and addressing social determinants of health (SDOH). 1.0 contact hour.

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  • CE: The Adolescent in Room 3: Integration of Mental Health in Primary Care
    Adolescent emotional wellness is at a crisis point. Timely screening and assessment of mental health and substance abuse issues in primary care are key, but how can we better integrate this care—and ensure effectiveness? Explore a research initiative about designing a more effective approach to integrating mental health in primary care. Interviews of adolescents and their parents delivered insights into perceptions of privacy, communication, shared decision-making, and ease of access to care—all things to consider for your practice setting. 1.0 contact hour.

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  • CE: The Child in Room 314: Interdisciplinary Approach to Mandated Reporting
    Five year old Maya is admitted with a spiral fracture of her left arm. The need for mandated reporting emerges, but how can nurses and other health care team members manage this issue with more confidence and less stress? Suspected child maltreatment needs interdisciplinary teamwork backed by collaboration and training. Learn about A-TEAM, one hospital’s approach that integrates nursing and social work expertise to sustain therapeutic relationships with the family and address staff discomfort while upholding optimal care for the child.1.5 contact hour.

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  • CE: The Child in Room 8: Caring for Black Children with Autism and their Families
    Navigating an autism diagnosis and coordinating the necessary care and services is a challenge for any family. Barriers to appropriate and timely care can be plentiful. Black children with autism and their families experience systemic inequities that heighten these barriers, reducing access to quality care, and possibly worsening the child’s outcomes. Through this Journal Club module, you will learn about research that addresses these disparities, discuss healthcare needs specific to this population, and discover practical solutions for improving care and promoting better outcomes.1.0 contact hour.

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  • Free CE: Choosing a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program
    Exploring the next step in your career? Deciding between pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) and family nurse practitioner (FNP) roles? Use this module to understand questions to answer about programs before applying and make a personalized action plan as you start your new educational journey. An in-depth focus on the differences between the acute care, primary care, and dual AC/PC PNP role is provided. 1.0 contact hour.

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  • Free CE: Competency Framework for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
    Gain a deep understanding of PNCB's competency framework for pediatric nurse practitioners. Learn about the seven key competency areas, real-world examples, and how the framework can benefit your career. 1.0 contact hour.

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  • Free CE: Competency Framework for Pediatric RNs
    How do pediatric registered nurses progress in their professional role over time? Nurses, faculty, educators, students, and others are invited to learn about PNCB's unique research to describe and create benchmarks related to 6 role-based competency areas: Clinician, Collaborator, Advocate, Educator, Leader, and Innovator. 1.0 contact hour.

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  • Free CE: Emotionally Safe Care
    Healthcare settings can be stressful and traumatic for children. Discover strategies to foster emotional resilience in young patients and learn how to create a comforting and supportive environment that minimizes medical trauma. 1.0 contact hour.

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  • Free CE: Ethics in Testing: A Personal Responsibility
    Is a certification exam in your future? Do you support others planning to test? Use this free PNCB module to explore examples of acceptable and prohibited behaviors, see strategies to help others, learn about consequences for violations, and confirm your personal commitment to exam ethics. 1.0 contact hour.

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  • Free CE: Item Writing 101
    Do you create test questions for students or colleagues? Thinking about volunteering as a PNCB exam item writer? Writing exam questions is both a science and an art. Learn the fundamentals of exam development and item writing from the experts at PNCB with this no-cost module. You'll see how to craft fair, relevant questions to avoid flaws and accurately validate knowledge. Upon completion, you may even be inspired to become a PNCB item writer yourself! 2.0 contact hours.

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  • Free CE: Item Writing 101 - For Faculty
    Especially for faculty! Do you have pain points or challenges in your item writing process? Writing exam questions is both a science and an art. Learn the fundamentals of exam development and item writing from the experts at PNCB with this no-cost module. You'll see how to craft fair, relevant questions to avoid flaws and accurately validate knowledge. 2.5 contact hours.

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  • Free CE: PNCB Continuing Competence Summit Module 1: History and Background
    In 2021, PNCB convened a stakeholder summit to share findings for a multi-year research project on continuing competence. In module 1 of this video-based series, you’ll walk through PNCB’s recertification history and the “why” behind this initiative to make Recert more meaningful for nurses, the profession, health care consumers, and employers. 2.5 contact hours.

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  • Free CE: PNCB Continuing Competence Summit Module 2: Research Outcomes
    Module 2 of this 3-part video series explores research strategies and findings for PNCB’s multi-year Continuing Competence Initiative. Step through ethnographic research, value chain interviews, surveys, and more to see how we engaged with multiple stakeholders to paint a holistic picture of pediatric nursing’s culture of competence. A special focus on the Pediatric Nurse Mindset and a Pediatric RN Competency Framework is included. 2.0 contact hours.

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  • Free CE: PNCB Continuing Competence Summit Module 3: What Will Happen
    The final module of our 3-part video series shows how the “why” of module 1 and the research findings from module 2 resulted in changes to PNCB recertification. Descriptions of what will change and when are included to share our process on making Recert more meaningful for certificants and other stakeholders. 2.0 contact hours.

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  • Free CE: The CPN Guide to Recertification
    How do CPNs stay certified? What activities are accepted and when? Use this no-cost module to understand basic requirements, flexible options, and due dates. You benefit with an in-depth overview of the process and 1 contact hour to apply to a future recertification application! 1.0 contact hour. Cannot be used for CPNP or PMHS recertification credit.

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  • Free CE: The CPNP-AC and CPNP-PC Guide to Recertification
    How do CPNP-ACs and CPNP-PCs stay certified? What must a PNCB-certified PNP do annually vs. over the 7-year Recert tracking cycle? Use this no-cost module to understand what you need to do, option choices, and due dates, with a special focus on meeting PNCB Pediatric Updates requirements. You benefit with an in-depth overview of the process and 1 contact hour to apply to a future recertification application! 1.0 contact hour. Cannot be used for CPN/RN or PMHS recertification credit.

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  • Free CE: The Future of Pediatric Nursing Starts With YOU! Part I: Challenges in Nursing Education
    Recruiting pediatric nurses isn’t a piece of cake, but with the right ingredients, we can rise to the challenge and make a better future. Like any great recipe, it takes a special mix of compassion, resilience, and dedication--blended with a heartfelt desire to make a difference in a child’s life--to become a pediatric nurse. However, drawing nursing students and early-career nurses into this vital specialty has proven increasingly difficult, further fueling an already critical workforce shortage.

    This powerful continuing education module will dive deep into the layered challenges of nursing education and pediatric nurse recruitment and examine the serious impact this shortage is having on child health outcomes. Explore strategic initiatives and access curated resources that educators, influencers, and healthcare leaders can use to stir up interest, sweeten the appeal of pediatric nursing, and inspire the next generation to step into this rewarding role. 1.0 contact hour.

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  • Free CE: The Future of Pediatric Nursing Starts With YOU! Part II: Challenges in Retention of Pediatric Nurses
    Don’t let them walk out that door! Pediatric nurses are the heart and soul of healthcare - champions who care for our children when they are most vulnerable. But behind their compassion and resilience lie burnout, physical and emotional exhaustion, and workplace challenges that make them question their calling and their ability to stay in the profession they love. This powerful module sheds light into the challenges facing pediatric nursing and how workforce shortages jeopardize not only the care of our children, but the future of our entire healthcare system.

    Discover evidence-based insights and practical strategies to support these unsung heroes. Learn how to leverage available resources to meet their physical, emotional, and developmental needs - empowering them to thrive in their roles. Click below for more details on how you can help give pediatric nurses every reason to walk back through that door - with passion, purpose, and the support they deserve. Be part of the solution to build a healthy, sustainable future for pediatric nursing. 1.0 contact hour.

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  • Free CE: The PMHS Guide to Recertification
    How do you recertify as a PMHS? Use this no-cost module to understand your requirements, flexible options to meet the requirements, and when to complete the online form. You benefit with an in-depth look at the process plus 1 contact hour to apply to a future PMHS Recert application! 1.0 contact hour. Cannot be used for CPNP or CPN/RN recertification credit, or to meet PMHS exam eligibility requirements.

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