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  • 1.  pediatric readiness - dermatology clinic

    Posted 06-29-2023 12:22

    Greetings all!

    We are bringing on a new dermatologist who sees pediatrics of all ages. I would greatly appreciate any staff training tools or resources you all can provide! Even if more generic in nature (not dermatology specific) would be helpful. 

    Thank you in advance!

    Tyler Fredrick, BSN, RN

    Clinical Nurse Educator - University Health

    tyler.fredrick@uhkc.org



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    Tyler Fredrick, BSN, RN
    Clinical Nurse Educator
    University Health
    Kansas City, MO
    (816) 404-4198
    tyler.fredrick@uhkc.org
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  • 2.  RE: pediatric readiness - dermatology clinic

    Posted 07-06-2023 09:05

    Hi Tyler,

    I encourage you to make sure your space is safe for children (think outlet covers, locking drawers, removing ligature-type cords, etc) and tailor your space to be kid-friendly (diversional activities, lively art or posters, size-appropriate equipment & furniture).  Do make friends with your area emergency nurses! The Emergency Nurses Assoc (ENA.org) offers a course in pediatric emergency nursing; ENPC. The sections on approach to and assessment of the pediatric patient, pain, positioning for procedures, & recognizing abuse are all applicable. Your area hospital ED nurses may have ENPC instructors that could help you train your staff and their medical library may have key reference texts you can borrow- Wong's Nursing Care of Infants & Children, Sheehy's Emergency Nursing Principles & Practice.  Additionally, the Soc of Pediatric Nurses, www.pedsnurses.org offer clinical practice guidelines and training. Identify interested staff to help you champion dissemination of knowledge to your office, have a "Ped's Pearls" bulletin board to post applicable articles, etc. Including a few links to resources I recommend: 

    Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course: Provider Manual (ENPC): 9780979830747: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com

    Vaccination pain management for children: Guidance for health care providers - Canada.ca

    IAC Webinar - 12/13/2022 (immunize.org) Vaccinating neurodiverse



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    Lori Barker RN
    Allergy Nurse
    Saratoga Hospital Medical Group
    Saratoga Springs NY
    (518)886-5814
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  • 3.  RE: pediatric readiness - dermatology clinic

    Posted 07-07-2023 09:08

    Hi Tyler,

    An additional resource is the American Heart Association PEARS course.  PEARS Course Options | American Heart Association CPR & First Aid

    Best of luck!



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    Dedria Sowder, MSN-Ed, RN, AMB-BC, CPN
    Leadership SIG Past Chair
    Clinical Educator, Carilion Clinic
    Roanoke Virginia
    540-314-3028
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  • 4.  RE: pediatric readiness - dermatology clinic

    Posted 07-17-2023 16:39

    Hi Tyler,

    If you haven't already, I encourage you to join the Pediatric SIG here in the AAACN Community. You'll find resources related to pediatric ambulatory care and a whole community of Peds Nurses. 



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    Brandy Williamson BSN RN CPN
    Ambulatory Nursing Manager
    Children's Healthcare-Atlanta
    Atlanta GA
    (404)785-8978
    brandy.williamson@choa.org
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