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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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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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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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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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