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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To provide evidence-based guidelines for the administration of intramuscular (IM) vaccines in the pediatric population.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Identify proper IM injection practices for use in the pediatric population.
  2. Select correct needle sizes and pain reduction techniques for children receiving IM injections.

Disclosures

The author and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.1 CH
  • DC - BON 2.1 CH
  • KY-BON 2.0 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.





Planner
Test Code: MCN0314C
Published: Mar/Apr 2014
Expires: 12/31/2026
Collections: CESaver
Sources: MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing
Required Passing Score: 12/16 (75%)
Authors: Abby Rishovd, DNP, PNP
Categories: Evidence Based Practice , Pediatrics
Specialties: Maternal-Child, Pediatric
Topics: Injection , Vaccinations