The Pediatric Acute Care Advanced Practice Residency provides ongoing pediatric education to new graduate and recently hired nurse practitioners at Advocate Children's Hospital. This is a monthly simulation-based education provided to the residents focusing on a variety of pediatric acute care topics.

Course Director:
Tracey Ogdon, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC, CCRN; Advocate Childrens Hospital Oak Lawn
  
Overall Objectives:

1.       Describe key elements of treatment protocols for acutely ill pediatric patients and apply treatments plans in clinical practice.
2.       Design diagnostic and therapeutic plans for acutely ill pediatric patients and apply this to their clinical practice.
3.       Integrate new information regarding diagnosis and treatment of acutely ill pediatric patients to daily clinical practice.

Target Audience:  
This activity is designed for new graduate Advanced Practice Clinicians (Nursing and Physician Assistants) who are part of the Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Residency program. ​

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s)

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Advocate Health designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 3.0 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

AAPA Credit Designation Statement – Live  
Advocate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 3.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.