Diabetes in Children, 4th Edition - N26586
73.95
About the Course:
Diabetes mellitus, both type 1 and type 2, is a complex, chronic metabolic disease that is becoming increasingly common in children. Nurses are increasingly functioning within an interprofessional team to provide chronic disease management in the chronic care model to improve outcomes in youth with diabetes. This course presents the complex metabolic, developmental, emotional, and social implications for a child with diabetes and the family. The course discusses the unique considerations for this population to help the nurse provide supportive and flexible care. Also critically important is the nurse’s role in providing education to the parents or caregivers, as well as education appropriate to the child’s developmental level.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
About the Author:
Cindy K. Lybarger, APRN, CDE, Cindy has been a pediatric nurse for over 30 years and a nurse practitioner for over 20 years. She began her career as a pediatric critical care nurse and has worked as a staff nurse, nurse educator, and clinical nurse specialist and is currently in full-time practice as a family nurse practitioner, diabetes educator, and diabetes program coordinator in the Children’s Diabetes Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She holds a faculty appointment in the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology. She participates in an annual conference for school nurses and presents annually at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing to pediatric nurse practitioner students about managing diabetes in children. She actively precepts nurse practitioner students.
How to Receive Credit:
Disclosures:
Resolution of Conflict of Interest
In accordance with the ANCC Standards for Commercial Support for CE, Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms before the planning and implementation of the CE activity to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control the content of the course activity.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Nonendorsement
It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for CE purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to the diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient’s medical condition ©2020: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that students consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in their state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to the student’s situation or circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and are not actual customers.
Course Verification
All individuals involved have disclosed that they have no significant financial or other conflicts of interest pertaining to this course. Likewise, and in compliance with California Assembly Bill No. 241, every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that the content in this course is balanced and unbiased.
Diabetes mellitus, both type 1 and type 2, is a complex, chronic metabolic disease that is becoming increasingly common in children. Nurses are increasingly functioning within an interprofessional team to provide chronic disease management in the chronic care model to improve outcomes in youth with diabetes. This course presents the complex metabolic, developmental, emotional, and social implications for a child with diabetes and the family. The course discusses the unique considerations for this population to help the nurse provide supportive and flexible care. Also critically important is the nurse’s role in providing education to the parents or caregivers, as well as education appropriate to the child’s developmental level.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Review the primary care practices for the prevention and early recognition of diabetes in children.
- Describe the treatment and complications of acute hyperglycemia.
- Describe the pharmacologic management and treatment goals for children with diabetes.
- Describe the application of teaching, learning, and the adherence of diabetes self-management.
- Explain the various medical nutrition therapies for children with diabetes.
- Describe the major health benefits of physical activity for individuals with diabetes.
- Discuss the patterns and management of using glucose data to achieve glycemic targets.
- Recognize the patterns and use management strategies to manage hyperglycemia and hyperglycemia.
- Discuss the four major types of diabetic complications as well as the modifiable risk factors for each.
- Discuss the scope and implementation of using insulin pumps in pediatric diabetes.
- Describe the major medical and legal guidelines involved in caring for children with diabetes in school and daycare settings.
About the Author:
Cindy K. Lybarger, APRN, CDE, Cindy has been a pediatric nurse for over 30 years and a nurse practitioner for over 20 years. She began her career as a pediatric critical care nurse and has worked as a staff nurse, nurse educator, and clinical nurse specialist and is currently in full-time practice as a family nurse practitioner, diabetes educator, and diabetes program coordinator in the Children’s Diabetes Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She holds a faculty appointment in the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology. She participates in an annual conference for school nurses and presents annually at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing to pediatric nurse practitioner students about managing diabetes in children. She actively precepts nurse practitioner students.
How to Receive Credit:
- Read the entire course online or in print, which requires a 20-hour commitment of time.
- Complete the self-assessment quiz questions that are at the end of the course or integrated throughout the course. These questions are NOT GRADED. The correct answer is shown after the question is answered. If an incorrect answer is selected, the rationale for the correct answer is provided. These questions help to affirm what the student has learned from the course.
- Depending on state requirements, the student will then be asked to complete either of the following:
- An affirmation that the student has completed the educational activity
- A mandatory test (a passing score of 70% is required; test questions link content to learning objectives as a method of enhancing individualized learning and material retention)
- If requested, provide required personal information and payment information.
- Complete the mandatory Course Evaluation.
- Print the Certificate of Completion.
Disclosures:
Resolution of Conflict of Interest
In accordance with the ANCC Standards for Commercial Support for CE, Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms before the planning and implementation of the CE activity to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control the content of the course activity.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Nonendorsement
It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for CE purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to the diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient’s medical condition ©2020: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that students consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in their state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to the student’s situation or circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and are not actual customers.
Course Verification
All individuals involved have disclosed that they have no significant financial or other conflicts of interest pertaining to this course. Likewise, and in compliance with California Assembly Bill No. 241, every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that the content in this course is balanced and unbiased.