Q4 November 2026 Coffee Break Series: Clinical Downtime

Moderator: Katie Terry, MSN, RN, CPN

 (Educational Products and Services Committee Member)

The healthcare industry is experiencing an increase in cyber threats and attacks targeting IT systems. How is your organization addressing these challenges? What valuable insights have been gathered from entities that have experienced cyber-attacks? Is your organization adequately prepared? Is your nursing staff equipped? We invite you to collaborate with peers to explore these critical issues and beyond at the Clinical Downtime Coffee Break.

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.

Presenter: Dixie Douville, EdD, MSN, RN

Nursing is not a single chapter, but a lifelong story shaped by continual learning and the resilience to rise through change. In a profession that challenges both the heart and the mind, lifelong learning fuels confidence, adaptability, and professional pride, while resilience sustains purpose, well‑being, and hope. Together, they empower nurses in their professional roles, embracing growth through every success or setback. This presentation invites nurses to reconnect with their inner strength, view learning as a source of renewal rather than obligation, and recognize that investing in ourselves is one of the most powerful things we can do to nurture our well-being and to care for others with compassion and joy.

Outcome: 85% of the participants will identify at least one strategy for practicing life-long learning and building resilience based on the knowledge gained from 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: Bianca Salvetti, DNP, CNS, CPNP

This session will provide a focused look at how today’s healthcare environment is impacting nursing care for LGBTQ+ youth. Participants will learn how current factors influence patient care access and identify approaches that strengthen therapeutic relations, reduce barriers to care and enhance overall quality of practice with LGBTQ+ youth. Attendees will leave with greater confidence in navigating today’s practice environment and in delivering compassionate, patient centered care to LGBTQ+ young people and their families across diverse settings.

Outcome: 85% of participants will report increased knowledge on post-session evaluation regarding patient-centered strategies to improve communication, build rapport, and enhance the clinical experience for LGBTQ+ young people and their families

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.

Q3 August 2026 Coffee Break Series: Autism

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

 (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.

Presenter: Chrissy Salley, PhD

Parents of children with medical complexity are not passive recipients of care they are seasoned experts on their child's unique medical needs, communication patterns, and quality-of-life priorities. This webinar explores the powerful potential of reframing the nurse–parent relationship as a collaborative partnership, one in which parental knowledge is recognized as a clinical asset and nurses step fully into their role as advocates. Hear from experienced parents how nurses can build trust, elevate parents’ voices, and deliver care that is not only medically sound but also deeply aligned with the values and lived experiences of the families they serve.

Outcome: 85% of the participants will identify at least two strategies for enacting the nurse-as-advocate role that honors parental expertise based on the knowledge gained from 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: SPN Educational Products and Services Committee

Articles: The Effect of Mother's Digital Health Literacy on Fever Management; The Relationship between Father's E-health Literacy Levels and Pediatric Fever Management

Publication: Journal of Pediatric Nursing Volume 87, Pages 43-49; 58-65, March-April 2026

How does digital literacy influence the well-being of the patient, and what steps can the pediatric nurse take to address any gaps? We invite you to join this Journal Club as we compare and contrast 2 articles that address parents' digital health literacy

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: Chrissy Salley, PhD

Parents of children with medical complexity may not voice their most pressing needs, leaving nurses without a complete picture of how to provide holistic, family-centered care. This webinar will explore the unarticulated emotional, practical, and informational challenges these families face and how nursing practice can bridge those gaps. Through real-world perspectives, attendees will gain insight into anticipating family needs, strengthening relationships, and providing care. Join us to deepen your understanding of this vulnerable population and elevate the care you provide for both patients and their families.

Outcome: 85% of the participants will identify at least 2 new strategies to proactively address the unarticulated needs of parents of children with medical complexity in clinical practice based on the knowledge gained from 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: Kira Anson, MSN-Ed, RN

Vaccination rates among children are decreasing, and some regions are losing herd immunity. The United States is currently facing measles outbreaks, and pediatric nurses are noticing a rise in vaccine hesitancy.  How can you, as a nurse, educate families and caregivers? Join this webinar to learn how misinformation contributes to vaccine reluctance and how to recognize your own personal biases and engage in respectful conversations with vaccine-hesitant caregivers.

Outcome: 85% of participants will gain at least one strategy for communication when faced with vaccine misinformation, based on the information gained from 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: Judy Fuller, BSN, RN

Join this webinar to learn more about pediatric sepsis and why it remains a life-threatening medical emergency. Early recognition is critical, as children often compensate until they suddenly deteriorate. Participants will learn how to identify subtle early warning signs, including age-specific vital sign changes and behavioral cues that may signal the onset of sepsis. This session will highlight evidence-based early treatment strategies, including rapid weight-based fluid resuscitation, timely antibiotic administration, and the use of protocol-driven sepsis bundles, to improve outcomes. The presenter will share her clinical expertise and real-world emergency department experience to strengthen early recognition, promote team communication, and improve pediatric sepsis outcomes through rapid, coordinated care.

Outcome: Outcome 85% of participants will report increased knowledge on post-session evaluation about pediatric sepsis, early recognition, and treatment

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:  Christy Solorio, PhD, RN, CPN, CNE

Use of artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming familiar in healthcare, but what does this mean for everyday nurses? Join this webinar to discover how you can leverage AI as a practical resource in your professional life. Dr. Solorio will discuss current AI applications in healthcare and focus on specific ways nurses can use AI tools to streamline workflows, support professional growth, and improve work-life balance.

Outcome: 85% of participants will gain knowledge on at least one new artificial intelligence strategy to implement based on the information gained from 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.