Contact Hours 2.50
CERP A 2.50
Pharmacology Hours 2.50
Expires Dec 15, 2026
Topics: MultiSystem, Pharmacology, Sepsis
Population: Pediatric
Role: APRN
Member: Free
NonMember: $25.00
Activity Summary
Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes
Sepsis remains a leading cause of pediatric mortality. This advance-level pharmacology session focuses on five common pediatric infections: pneumonia, urinary tract infections, meningitis, appendicitis, and soft tissue infections. Principles of antibiotic prescribing and patient monitoring are discussed for each. Clinical practice guidelines and recent relevant research studies are reviewed.Objectives
- Identify indications for antibiotic therapy for pneumonia, urinary tract infections, meningitis, cellulitis and appendicitis.
- Discuss selection of antibiotics based on diagnosis, presentation and risk factors.
- Describe appropriate monitoring and indications for escalation and de-escalation of antibiotics.
Continuing Education Disclosure Statement
Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.
AccreditationThe American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of
nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on
Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for
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Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.
Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity. Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.
Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion.
Refund PolicyContinuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.