\n<\/strong>\u2022 The neuro exam is based on developmental stages–from the neonate to the adolescent
\n\u2022 Neurologic “soft signs” in children with developmental disabilities
\n\u2022 The evaluation of headaches in children: migraines and tension headaches
\n\u2022 Brain hemorrhage and brain tumors will be discussed; how to rule out serious headaches
\n\u2022 The importance of vital signs and an in-depth evaluation of cranial nerves
\n\u2022 The evaluation of a child with a seizure disorder–types and treatments
\n\u2022 The evaluation of a child with a traumatic brain injury\/concussion
\n\u2022 Playground injury or possible child abuse?
\n\u2022 Evaluation of the adolescent with substance abuse–eye signs, gait.
\n\u2022 The evaluation of a child with ADHD and\/or autism
\n\u2022 Lead poisoning<\/p>\n
Description:<\/b>
\n<\/b>The central objective of these pediatric webinar is to provide an overview of key pediatric topics to nurses in primarily adult settings who have children in their client\/patient caseload. This course is also an excellent review for pediatric nurses who work in specialized settings and wish to refresh their knowledge of general pediatrics.<\/p>\n
Who Should Attend?:<\/b>
\n\u2022 Nurses who care for adults, but occasionally care for children
\n\u2022 Nurses from mixed medical-surgical\/pediatric units
\n\u2022 Operating room and post-anesthesia care unit nurses
\n\u2022 Nurses who float to pediatric areas
\n\u2022 Ambulatory Care Nurses (clinic, doctor\u2019s office, primary care, etc.)
\n\u2022 New Pediatric Nurses
\n\u2022 Tele-health Nurses, Community Health Nurses, Outpost Nurses
\n** Not recommended for experienced pediatric or critical care nurses **<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/healthlinksed.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/bancroft_200.jpg\")
<\/strong>Barb Bancroft, RN, MSN, PNP<\/strong>
\nBarb Bancroft is a widely acclaimed nursing teacher who has taught courses on Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Physical Assessment to both graduate and undergraduate students. Also certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, she has held faculty positions at the University of Virginia, the University of Arkansas, Loyola University of Chicago, and St. Xavier University of Chicago. Barb is known for her extensive knowledge of pathophysiology and as one of the most dynamic nursing speakers in North America today. Delivering her material with equal parts of evidence based practise, practical application, and humour, she has taught numerous seminars on clinical and health maintenance topics to healthcare professionals, including the Association for Practitioners for Infection Control, The Emergency Nurses\u2019 Association, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"