Q3 August 2025 Coffee Break Series: High Staff Turnover and Workforce Retention 

Moderator: Erin Franklin, MSN, RN, CPN

 (Educational Products and Services Committee Member)

High staff turnover continues to be a challenge in healthcare, impacting morale and organizational growth. Join this Coffee Break to discuss and explore the issues surrounding staff recruitment, retention, and turnover. Bring your questions or share your innovative approaches to recruitment, examples of successful retention programs, and hiring practices. 

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: A comparison of watching cartoons versus playing games as a distraction method on pain and fear of pain during peripheral intravenous cannula placement in children aged 6–9 years: A randomized experimental study

Publication: Journal of Pediatric Nursing, Volume 80, Pages 161-166, January - February 2025

We invite you to participate in a discussion of the Journal of Pediatric Nursing article "A comparison of watching cartoons versus playing games as a distraction method on pain and fear of pain during peripheral intravenous cannula placement in children aged 6–9 years: A randomized experimental study". Join us for an engaging journal club session to explore a study that compares two methods for relieving pain and fear in children undergoing peripheral IV insertion. This study examines the effectiveness of each method in reducing pain and anxiety during this routine, yet often upsetting, procedure for children.

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.

SPN Human Trafficking Workshop

Presenters: Jason Spees, PhD, MaOM, APRN, L.Ac., FNP-C, Dipl. Ac. & C.H. and Jennifer L. Livingston, CNP

This 4-hour workshop is designed to deepen participants' understanding of human trafficking, including its signs, impacts, and the roles nurses and organizations can play in prevention and response. Through expert-led lectures, simulation and modeling exercises, and a 1-hr survivor-led panel, attendees will be equipped with practical tools and a sense of purpose in combating human trafficking.  

Outcome: 85% of the participants will self-report having gained new knowledge and strategies regarding human trafficking based on the information provided in the workshop.

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: 4.0 NCPD Contact Hours

Successful completion: 

1.        Attend live workshop.

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.

Implementation of Social Determinants of Health in a Large Pediatric Hospital

Presenter: Barry Owen, MBA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Join us for an engaging webinar to enhance your knowledge regarding Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). In this webinar, the presenter will explore the significance of SDOH and why it matters in healthcare today. Attendees will learn about the implementation process for effective screening methods, as well as the role of professional governance within an implementation team. We aim to boost your understanding of health literacy and discuss how Registered Nurses can integrate SDOH into their patient care practices effectively. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your expertise in these crucial areas!

Outcome: 85% of the participants will self-report that this session has enhanced their knowledge of Social Determinants of Health, and the implementation of screening methods based on this educational activity.

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 Expiration Date (Recording):  May 13, 2028

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.

Pediatric Fellowship Course: Chronic Conditions Bundle

 Includes:

• Introduction Module
• 3 Course Modules
• Pediatric Fellowship Workbook - (Related Chapters) 

Outcome: 85% of the participants will have a foundational knowledge of pediatric nursing care, as evidenced by passing the post-test for each module.

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: Please reference each module's individual contact hour information.

Expiration date: 3/12/2028

Instructions for Completion:

• View module
• Complete module test
• Complete evaluation
• View certificate in “My Learning” tab of the Online Education Center

Relevant Financial Relationships: Dana Etzel-Hardman is the subject matter expert for the Pediatric Intravenous Therapy module and a clinical educator for HB Fuller. The relevant financial relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated. There are no additional relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved with the ability to control the content of this activity.

Pediatric Fellowship Course: Mental & Behavioral Health Package

Objectives:

• Identify appropriate assessments for pediatric patients with behavioral and mental health conditions.
• Identify nursing interventions for the pediatric with behavioral and mental health conditions.
• Identify safety strategies for pediatric patients with behavioral and mental health conditions.

  Includes:

• Introduction Module
• Course Module
• Pediatric Fellowship Workbook - (Related Chapter) 

Outcome: 85% of the participants will have a foundational knowledge of pediatric nursing care, as evidenced by passing the post-test for each module. 

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 will be awarded for successful completion of this module and its related components. 

Expiration date: 3/12/2028

Instructions for completion:

• View module
• Complete module test
• Complete evaluation
• View certificate in “My Learning” tab of the Online Education Center

Relevant Financial Relationships: Dana Etzel-Hardman is the subject matter expert for the Pediatric Intravenous Therapy module and a clinical educator for HB Fuller. The relevant financial relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated. There are no additional relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved with the ability to control the content of this activity.

Pediatric Fellowship Course: Acute Illnesses – Trauma Package

Objectives:

• Discuss the Epidemiology of pediatric trauma and why it is so important to public health in the United States.
• Identify the anatomical differences in children and how they apply to pediatric trauma patients.
• Apply the principles of pediatric assessment to the pediatric trauma patient.
• Identify common mechanisms of injury and treatment of the most common childhood injuries.
• Identifying pediatric non-accidental trauma and applying a multidisciplinary team approach to identify, treat, and prevent it.

 Includes:

• Introduction Module
• Course Module
• Pediatric Fellowship Workbook - (Related Chapter) 

Outcome: 85% of the participants will have a foundational knowledge of pediatric nursing care, as evidenced by passing the post-test for each module.

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: 0.9 NCPD Contact Hour will be awarded for successful completion of this module and its related components. 

Expiration date: 3/12/2028

Instructions for completion:

• View module
• Complete module test
• Complete evaluation
• View certificate in “My Learning” tab of the Online Education Center

Relevant Financial Relationships: Dana Etzel-Hardman is the subject matter expert for the Pediatric Intravenous Therapy module and a clinical educator for HB Fuller. The relevant financial relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated. There are no additional relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved with the ability to control the content of this activity.

Pediatric Fellowship Course: Safety Package

Objectives

• Identify age-specific injury prevention strategies for children.
• Identify injury prevention strategies for children in the hospital and home.
• List resources to obtain more information on injury prevention in children.    

Includes:

• Introduction Module
• Course Module
• Pediatric Fellowship Workbook - (Related Chapter) 

Outcome: 85% of the participants will have a foundational knowledge of pediatric nursing care, as evidenced by passing the post-test for each module.

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: 0.5 NCPD Contact Hour will be awarded for successful completion of this module and its related components.

Expiration date: 3/12/2028

Instructions for completion:

• View module
• Complete module test
• Complete evaluation
• View certificate in “My Learning” tab of the Online Education Center

Relevant Financial Relationships: Dana Etzel-Hardman is the subject matter expert for the Pediatric Intravenous Therapy module and a clinical educator for HB Fuller. The relevant financial relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated. There are no additional relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved with the ability to control the content of this activity.

Pediatric Fellowship Course: Pediatric Respiratory System Package

Objectives

• Discuss the differences in respiratory assessment in pediatrics and adults.
• Review common respiratory illnesses in pediatrics and management.
• Describe the nursing care of respiratory illnesses in pediatric patients. 

 Includes:

• Introduction Module
• Course Module
• Pediatric Fellowship Workbook - (Related Chapter) 

Outcome: 85% of the participants will have a foundational knowledge of pediatric nursing care, as evidenced by passing the post-test for each module.

  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: 0.7 NCPD Contact Hour will be awarded for successful completion of this module and its related components.

Expiration date: 3/12/2028

Instructions for completion:

• View module
• Complete module test
• Complete evaluation
• View certificate in “My Learning” tab of the Online Education Center

Relevant Financial Relationships: Dana Etzel-Hardman is the subject matter expert for the Pediatric Intravenous Therapy module and a clinical educator for HB Fuller. The relevant financial relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated. There are no additional relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved with the ability to control the content of this activity.

Pediatric Fellowship Course: Pediatric Intravenous Therapy Package

Objectives

• Describe best practices to provide quality and safety when inserting and maintaining a peripheral IV in a pediatric patient.
• Discuss methods to support children and their caregivers before, during, and after a peripheral IV insertion.

 Includes:

• Introduction Module
• Course Module
• Pediatric Fellowship Workbook - (Related Chapter)

Outcome: 85% of the participants will have a foundational knowledge of pediatric nursing care, as evidenced by passing the post-test for each module.

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: 0.6 NCPD Contact Hour will be awarded for successful completion of this module and its related components.

Expiration date: 3/12/2028

Instructions for completion:

• View module
• Complete module test
• Complete evaluation
• View certificate in “My Learning” tab of the Online Education Center

Relevant Financial Relationships: Dana Etzel-Hardman is the subject matter expert for the Pediatric Intravenous Therapy module and a clinical educator for HB Fuller. The relevant financial relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated. There are no additional relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved with the ability to control the content of this activity.