CPN: Pediatric Acute and Chronic Care for Physical and Behavioral Health Needs

Course overview

This course is designed to help nurses prepare for the portion of the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) certification exam that focuses on pediatric acute and chronic care foundations. The course reviews essential nursing knowledge for managing physical and behavioral health needs, including assessment, planning, implementation, and health promotion across developmental stages. It highlights team-based care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the nurses role in delivering coordinated, patient-centered care. Additionally, it covers strategies for conducting comprehensive assessments, prioritizing nursing care using clinical frameworks and addressing ethical considerations and implicit bias. Learners will explore pediatric anatomical considerations, diagnostic procedures care planning, nutrition, and pain management emergency interventions and adapting care during transitions and discharge.