Pediatric Nursing - Adolescent Growth and Development

Master four high-yield endocrine conditions, hypopituitarism, congenital hypothyroidism, type 1 diabetes, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), including key signs and symptoms, diagnostic findings, why early treatment of congenital hypothyroidism protects brain development, insulin management and hypoglycemia recognition in type 1 diabetes, and the nursing care and family teaching priorities for each. A must-listen for pediatric nursing, endocrine care, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master pediatric asthma medications, including quick-relief rescue drugs like albuterol, long-term controllers such as inhaled corticosteroids and leukotriene modifiers, and the adverse effects and family teaching points nurses need to know. A must-listen for pediatric nursing, pharmacology, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master three high-yield pediatric lower airway disorders, RSV (bronchiolitis), asthma, and cystic fibrosis, including key assessment findings like wheezing and increased work of breathing, medication management such as bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids, airway clearance and nutritional needs in cystic fibrosis, and the nursing care and family teaching priorities for each. A must-listen for pediatric nursing, respiratory care, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master three high-yield pediatric upper airway conditions, epiglottitis, tonsillitis, and croup, including how to tell them apart by presentation (drooling and tripod positioning, a barking cough with stridor, and sore throat with swollen tonsils), why you should never examine the throat of a child with suspected epiglottitis, and the key nursing interventions for airway protection, comfort, and family teaching. A must-listen for pediatric nursing, respiratory care, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master four high-yield pediatric cardiac conditions, patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), atrial septal defect (ASD), Kawasaki disease, and acute rheumatic fever, including expected findings like murmurs, key diagnostic features, treatments such as indomethacin for PDA and IVIG with aspirin for Kawasaki disease, and the nursing care and patient education priorities for each. A must-listen for pediatric nursing, cardiac care, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master two high-yield congenital heart defects, Tetralogy of Fallot and coarctation of the aorta, including the four defects of TOF, tet spells and knee-chest positioning, differences in blood pressure and pulses between the upper and lower extremities in COA, and key nursing assessments and interventions. A must-listen for pediatric nursing, cardiac care, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master pediatric pain assessment and management, including age-appropriate pain scales (FLACC, Wong-Baker FACES, and numeric rating), behavioral and physiologic indicators of pain, and the nurse’s role in pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions like distraction, comfort measures, and safe medication administration. A must-listen for pediatric nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master the pediatric physical health assessment, a systematic head-to-toe approach adapted to each developmental stage. Learn techniques for gaining a child’s cooperation, recognizing abnormal findings, and documenting accurately. A must-listen for pediatric nursing, health assessment, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master adolescent growth and development, including puberty, Erikson’s stage of identity vs. role confusion, and developmental concerns for nursing consideration. Learn how nurses address key adolescent concerns like body image, peer influence, risk-taking behaviors, and confidential, age-appropriate health teaching. A must-listen for pediatric nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master school-aged growth and development,Erikson’s stage of industry vs. inferiority. Learn how nurses support healthy development through peer relationships, school readiness, and safety teaching for this age group. A must-listen for pediatric nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.