August 2026 Coffee Break Series: Autism

Moderator: 

 (Educational Products and Services Committee Member)

Participate in this Coffee Break conversation to discuss the current therapies available for individuals with autism. What types of support are offered for families? We invite you to share any initiatives or resources your organization may have. If you're seeking answers or additional information, a fellow attendee at the Coffee Break may provide what you need. Come and engage in this discussion with us!

Please note: The coffee break recording will not be available for viewing after the session. No contact hours are awarded for completing any components of the coffee break.

For further information email info@pedsnurses.org or call 312-321-5154.

May 2026 Coffee Break Series: Healthcare Mistrust

Moderator: Catherine LaPoint, MSN, RN, CBC, CPN

 (Educational Products and Services Committee Member)

Each day brings forth increasing signs of community skepticism towards the healthcare system. How can we, as nurses, manage this situation to provide our patients with optimal evidence-based care? What subtleties should we consider when engaging in discussions aimed at fostering trust with patients and their families? During this Coffee Break, we will explore this topic, along with achievements and challenges. Together, we will navigate this delicate balance.

Please note: The coffee break recording will not be available for viewing after the session. No contact hours are awarded for completing any components of the coffee break.

For further information email info@pedsnurses.org or call 312-321-5154.

Presenters: SPN Educational Products and Services Committee

Article: "The good death”: Experience of parents who have suffered the loss of a child in a pediatric intensive care unit. A phenomenological study

Publication: Journal of Pediatric Nursing Volume 84, Pages 107-113, September - October 2025

Join in a discussion of the Journal of Pediatric Nursing article titled “The good death”: Experience of parents who have suffered the loss of a child in a pediatric intensive care unit. A phenomenological study. We will discuss the article and review families' perceptions to provide the support needed as they manage their loss. 

Please Note: The discussion recording will not be provided for later viewing. 

Continuing Education:  Society of Pediatric Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 16532.

1.0 NCPD Contact Hour awarded upon successful completion.

Successful completion:

1.        Participate in live discussion

2.        Complete 5-question quiz

3.    Complete on-line course evaluation and attestation of completion

Relevant Financial Relationships:

There are no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved with the ability to control the content of this activity. For further information email info@pedsnurses.org or call 312-321-5154.

As a reminder, digital access to the Journal of Pediatric Nursing is a benefit of SPN membership. Follow the steps below to access the digital journal:

• Log into your SPN member profile
• On the home screen, go to the Practice tab and select “Journal of Pediatric Nursing”
• Select the button labeled “SPN Member Access”
• You may be prompted to login to your SPN account (if you are not already logged in) once you click “SPN Member Access”
• Once the page refreshes, select the button labeled “Access Journal Here”
• Enjoy your digital journal membership benefit!

  Non-members are welcome to register and attend the SPN Journal Club meetings, but they must procure a copy of the discussion article. To purchase access to discussion articles, visit the Journal of Pediatric Nursing.

March 2026 Coffee Break Series: Firearm Safety

Moderator: Christy Solorio, PhD, RN, CPN, CNE

 (Educational Products and Services Committee Member)

Gun violence remains the leading cause of death among children aged 1 to 17. Engaging with patients in healthcare environments offers an opportunity to provide support and education. Research has indicated that specific interventions may help mitigate gun violence. Join us for this Coffee Break to discuss any initiatives your organization is implementing or to pose any questions or concerns you may have. We will also provide some helpful resources.

Please note: The coffee break recording will not be available for viewing after the session. No contact hours are awarded for completing any components of the coffee break.

For further information email info@pedsnurses.org or call 312-321-5154.

Presenters: SPN Educational Products and Services Committee

Article: Efficacy of resilience-based intervention on psychological capital and satisfaction with life among mothers of children with autism spectrum disorders

Publication: Journal of Pediatric Nursing Volume 84, Pages 88-96, September - October 2025

We invite you to participate in a discussion of the Journal of Pediatric Nursing article titled Efficacy of resilience-based intervention on psychological capital and satisfaction with life among mothers of children with autism spectrum disorders. Together, we will explore this article and the impact of the interventions. 

Please Note: The discussion recording will not be provided for later viewing. 

Continuing Education:  Society of Pediatric Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 16532.

1.0 NCPD Contact Hour awarded upon successful completion.

Successful completion:

1.        Participate in live discussion

2.        Complete 5-question quiz

3.    Complete on-line course evaluation and attestation of completion

Relevant Financial Relationships:

There are no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved with the ability to control the content of this activity. For further information email info@pedsnurses.org or call 312-321-5154.

As a reminder, digital access to the Journal of Pediatric Nursing is a benefit of SPN membership. Follow the steps below to access the digital journal:

• Log into your SPN member profile
• On the home screen, go to the Practice tab and select “Journal of Pediatric Nursing”
• Select the button labeled “SPN Member Access”
• You may be prompted to login to your SPN account (if you are not already logged in) once you click “SPN Member Access”
• Once the page refreshes, select the button labeled “Access Journal Here”
• Enjoy your digital journal membership benefit!

  Non-members are welcome to register and attend the SPN Journal Club meetings, but they must procure a copy of the discussion article. To purchase access to discussion articles, visit the Journal of Pediatric Nursing.

Presenter: Deborah Hill-Rodriguez DNP, MBA, APRN, NE-BC and Danielle Altares Sarik, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, FAAN

Kick off the new year with this latest update. Join this webinar to examine the Humpty Dumpty Fall Scale tool, covering its development, progression, and supporting research. The speakers will introduce the updated Humpty Dumpty Fall Scale to attendees and offer guidance on implementing it effectively.

Outcome: 85% of the participants will self-report increased knowledge of how to implement the revised Humpty Dumpty scale in the practice setting.

Continuing Education:  Society of Pediatric Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation

Contact Hour: 1.0 NCPD Contact Hour

Successful completion:

1.    View entire webinar

2.    Complete online course evaluation

Relevant Financial Relationships:

There are no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved with the ability to control the content of this activity. For further information email info@pedsnurses.org or call 312-321-5154.

Presenter: Dr. Rebecca Barber, PhD, RN, CPN, CDCES

Stay up to date with the ongoing advancements in technology for pediatric diabetes! View this engaging webinar where Dr. Rebecca Barber, PhD, RN, CPN, CDCES, will explore the latest tools and therapeutic options designed to assist with pediatric diabetes care, alongside the role of pediatric nurses. The session will address aspects of pediatric diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) utilizing various technologies and innovative treatments.

Outcome: 85% of the participants will self-report increased knowledge of technology and advanced therapies of the patient with diabetes and their role as the pediatric nurse, based on the information gained in the webinar

Continuing Education:  Society of Pediatric Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation

Contact Hour: 1.0 NCPD Contact Hour

Successful completion:

1.    View entire webinar

2.    Complete online course evaluation

Relevant Financial Relationships:

There are no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved with the ability to control the content of this activity. For further information email info@pedsnurses.org or call 312-321-5154.

Presenter: Dr. Glenn Flores, MD, FAAP

Are you looking to advocate for children, but are unsure where to start? Eager to discover practical tools and techniques? This webinar is designed to enhance your advocacy and policy skills. In this session, Dr. Flores will cover important child health issues and the methods for advocating for solutions to these concerns. The live version of this webinar contained a breakout room activity. To further engage with the information presented during the presentation, upon completion of the webinar:

• choose a topic from the child health trends
• choose 3 advocacy tools from the list of tools and resources
• create a 2-minute presentation advocating for a trending child health topic using the 3 selected advocacy tools
• practice the presentation

Completion of this additional engagement activity is not required for contact hours.

Outcome: 85% of participants will adopt new advocacy strategies and techniques based on the knowledge gained in the webinar

Continuing Education:  Society of Pediatric Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation

Contact Hour: 1.0 NCPD Contact Hour

Successful completion:

1.    View entire webinar

2.    Complete online course evaluation

Relevant Financial Relationships:

There are no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved with the ability to control the content of this activity. For further information email info@pedsnurses.org or call 312-321-5154.

Presenters: Hui-wen Sato MSN, MPH, RN, CCRN, Hadley Bloomhardt, MD, and Sarah Eastland Tremallo, MSW, LICSW

We are humans doing some of the most human work in pediatric nursing. We play a key role in the stories of our patients’ illness journeys, and our own stories are inevitably shaped along the way. In this webinar, we will discuss the oft-neglected reality of our experience with grief as healthcare workers. We will identify common barriers to healthy processing of our grief in the healthcare context, and discuss practical ways to support one another through grief in both the short- and long-term. Attendees will have an opportunity to explore their own stories and reflect on the hard and beautiful aspects of doing this work.  

Outcome: 85% of participants will be able to incorporate strategies to process grief and support into their practice based on the knowledge gained in the webinar

Continuing Education:  Society of Pediatric Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation

Contact Hour: 1.0 NCPD Contact Hour

Successful completion:

1.    View live or recorded webinar.

2.    Complete online course evaluation and attestation of completion

Relevant Financial Relationships:

There are no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved with the ability to control the content of this activity. For further information email info@pedsnurses.org or call 312-321-5154.

Like beads on a strand, we are all connected: Celebrating pediatric nurses and our caring connections

Celebrate Pediatric Nurses' Week with the Society of Pediatric Nurses and Beads of Courage!  

Presenter: Jean M. Gribbon, PhD, RN

Join us for a 1-hour webinar with Dr. Jean Gribbon, Chief Mission Officer and Founder of Beads of Courage.  We will discuss BEad inspired learning and how the application of theory and staying curious in practice can lead to innovation.  The webinar will conclude with a meaningful reflection using beads as a powerful metaphor for your pediatric nursing practice.  

*A bead reflection gift from SPN and Beads of Courage is limited to the first 200 registrants!* 

Outcome:  85% of attendees will acknowledge opportunities in their practice for innovation and reflection based upon knowledge gained. 

Continuing Education:  Society of Pediatric Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 16532.

Contact Hour: 1.0 NCPD Contact Hour 

Successful completion:

1.        View live or recorded webinar.

2.        Complete on-line course evaluation and attestation of completion

Relevant Financial Relationships:

There are no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved with the ability to control the content of this activity. For further information email info@pedsnurses.org or call 312-321-5154