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Activity Steps

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Purpose of Activity

To present a study examining the relationship between patient characteristics and prevalence of unplanned post-operative pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) admissions (UPPA).

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Summarize the current literature regarding UPPA as well as the theoretical framework for and methods utilized in the current study examining the relationship of UPPA with patient characteristics.
  2. Identify the results of the study and their implications.

Disclosures

The authors and planners have disclosed no potential conflict so interest, financial or otherwise.

Price: $17.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.5 CH
  • DC - BON 1.5 CH
  • KY-BON 1.5 CH
  • GA - BON 1.5 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. 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 Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.







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Test Code: JPSN0717
Published: Jul/Sep 2017
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing
Required Passing Score: 14/19 (73%)
Authors: Amy McHenry, DNP, CPNP; Michael Forbes, MD, FCCM; Mira Brown, MS, GStat
Categories: Pediatrics , Surgery
Specialties: Pediatric, Surgery
Topics: Intensive Care Unit , Postoperative Care