The Peds NP: Pearls of Pediatric Evidence-Based Practice

Choosing Wisely Case 4: New onset enuresis (S12 Ep. 83)

Welcome to the Choosing Wisely Campaign series! This is the fifth and final episode of our 5-part series exploring the ABIM Foundation’s Choosing Wisely Lists. This campaign aims to promote conversations between clinicians and patients to avoid unnecessary medical tests, treatments, and procedures.

Our last case-based episode focuses on a school-aged male presenting with new-onset enuresis. After a discussion of the differential diagnosis and evidence-based evaluation strategies, we apply recommendations from multiple AAP Choosing Wisely lists to create a care plan that is safe, resource-conscious, and child-centered.

Throughout this episode, we’ll highlight how ethical care principles—beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy, and justice—guide high-value decision-making and help us avoid unnecessary imaging, laboratory studies, and interventions that add cost without improving outcomes. This familiar case in pediatrics is worthy of a rewind to relisten to a throwback episode that will reinforce your skills and emphasize the clinical diagnosis and management without added diagnostics, referrals, or medications. 

This case closes out our series on Choosing Wisely in Pediatrics, but the principles we’ve explored should continue to inform your practice every day. If you missed earlier episodes, rewind to learn more about the campaign’s background and listen to cases on fever and cough, gastroenterology presentations, and more.

 

Series Learning Objectives:

1. Introduction to the Choosing Wisely Campaign: Understand the origins, historical precedent, and primary goals of the campaign.
2. Case-Based Applications: Explore five common presentations in primary and acute care pediatrics, applying concepts from various Choosing Wisely lists to guide management and resource stewardship.
3. Effective Communication: Learn strategies for engaging in tough conversations with parents and colleagues to create allies and ensure evidence-based practices are followed.

Modified rMETRIQ Score: 15/15 What does this mean?

 

Competencies:

AACN Essentials:

• 1: 1.1 g; 1.2 f; 1.3 d, e
• 2: 2.1 d, e; 2.2 g; 2.4 f, g; 2.5 h, i, j, k
• 7: 7.2 g, h, k
• 9: 9.1i, j; 9.2 i, j; 9.3 i, k

NONPF NP Core Competencies:

• 1: NP 1.1h; NP 1.2 k, m; NP 1.3 f, j, h
• 2: NP 2.1 j, g; NP 2.2 k, n; NP 2.4 h, i; NP 2.5 k, l, m, n, o
• 7: NP 7.2 m
• 9: NP 9.1 m, n; NP 9.2 n; NP 9.3 p

References:

AAP Section on Emergency Medicine & Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians. (2022). Five things physicians and patients should question. Retrieved from https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/Choosing%20Wisely/CWEmergencyMedicine.pdf

AAP Section on Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. (2023). Five things physicians and patients should question. https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/Choosing%20Wisely/CWGastroenterology.pdf

AAP Section on Urology. (2022). Five things physicians and patients should question. Retrieved from https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/Choosing%20Wisely/CWUrology.pdf

Daniel, M., Szymanik-Grzelak, H., Sierdziński, J., Podsiadły, E., Kowalewska-Młot, M., & Pańczyk-Tomaszewska, M. (2023). Epidemiology and Risk Factors of UTIs in Children-A Single-Center Observation. Journal of personalized medicine, 13(1), 138. https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13010138

McMullen, P.C., Zangaro, G., Selzer, C., Williams, H. (2026). Nurse Practitioner Claims and the National Practitioner Data Bank: Trends, Analysis, and Implications for Nurse Practitioner Education and Practice. Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 22(1), p. 105569, https://doi-org.proxy.lib.duke.edu/10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105569

Tabbers, M. M., DiLorenzo, C., Berger, M. Y., Faure, C., Langendam, M. W., Nurko, S., Staiano, A., Vandenplas, Y., Benninga, M. A., European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, & North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology (2014). Evaluation and treatment of functional constipation in infants and children: evidence-based recommendations from ESPGHAN and NASPGHAN. Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, 58(2), 258–274. https://doi.org/10.1097/MPG.0000000000000266

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals. (n.d.). Constipation & urologic problems. https://www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/conditions/constipation-and-urologic-problems

Vaughan, D. (2015). The Challenger Launch Decision: Risky Technology, Deviance, and Culture at NASA. University of Chicago Press. DOI: 10.7208/chicago/9780226346960.001.0001

Wilbanks, Bryan A. PhD, DNP, CRNA. Evaluation of Methods to Measure Production Pressure: A Literature Review. Journal of Nursing Care Quality 35(2):p E14-E19, April/June 2020. | DOI: 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000411

Choosing Wisely Case 3: Child with fever and cough (S12 Ep. 82)

Welcome to the Choosing Wisely Campaign series! This is the fourth episode of a 5-part series exploring the ABIM Foundation’s Choosing Wisely Lists. This campaign aims to promote conversations between clinicians and patients to avoid unnecessary medical tests, treatments, and procedures.

Our third case-based episode presents a child with fever and cough. After a clear discussion of the case and thoughtful consideration of the etiology and treatment strategies, we use the AAP’s Choosing Wisely Hospital Medicine and Infectious Diseases lists to create a resource-conscious care plan that is safe and patient-centered.

In the coming episodes, we’ll explore the pediatric lists and apply our knowledge to cases of common presentations seen in primary and acute care pediatrics. 

 

Series Learning Objectives:

1. Introduction to the Choosing Wisely Campaign: Understand the origins, historical precedent, and primary goals of the campaign.
2. Case-Based Applications: Explore five common presentations in primary and acute care pediatrics, applying concepts from various Choosing Wisely lists to guide management and resource stewardship.
3. Effective Communication: Learn strategies for engaging in tough conversations with parents and colleagues to create allies and ensure evidence-based practices are followed.

Modified rMETRIQ Score: 14/15

 

Competencies:

AACN Essentials:

• 1: 1.1 g; 1.2 f; 1.3 d, e
• 2: 2.1 d, e; 2.2 g; 2.4 f, g; 2.5 h, i, j, k
• 7: 7.2 g, h, k
• 9: 9.1i, j; 9.2 i, j; 9.3 i, k

 

NONPF NP Core Competencies:

• 1: NP 1.1h; NP 1.2 k, m; NP 1.3 f, j, h
• 2: NP 2.1 j, g; NP 2.2 k, n; NP 2.4 h, i; NP 2.5 k, l, m, n, o
• 7: NP 7.2 m
• 9: NP 9.1 m, n; NP 9.2 n; NP 9.3 p

 

References

ABIM Foundation. (2019). Communicating about overuse with vulnerable populations. Retrieved from https://www.choosingwisely.org/files/Communicating-About-Overuse-to-Vulnerable-Population_Final2.pdf

American Academy of Pediatrics [AAP] Committee on Infectious Diseases & Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society. (2018). Five things physicians and patients should question. Retrieved from https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/Choosing%20Wisely/CWInfectiousDisease.pdf

de Benedictis, F. M., Kerem, E., Chang, A. B., Colin, A. A., Zar, H. J., & Bush, A. (2020). Complicated pneumonia in children. Lancet (London, England), 396(10253), 786–798. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(20)31550-6

Kato, H. (2024) Antibiotic therapy for bacterial pneumonia. J Pharm Health Care Sci 10, 45. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40780-024-00367-5

Schlapbach, L. J., Watson, R. S., Sorce, L. R., Argent, A. C., Menon, K., Hall, M. W., Akech, S., Albers, D. J., Alpern, E. R., Balamuth, F., Bembea, M., Biban, P., Carrol, E. D., Chiotos, K., Chisti, M. J., DeWitt, P. E., Evans, I., Flauzino de Oliveira, C., Horvat, C. M., Inwald, D., … Society of Critical Care Medicine Pediatric Sepsis Definition Task Force (2024). International Consensus Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock. JAMA, 331(8), 665–674. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2024.0179

Smith, D. K., Kuckel, D. P., & Recidoro, A. M. (2021). Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Children: Rapid Evidence Review. American family physician, 104(6), 618–625.

Society of Hospital Medicine, AAP, & Academic Pediatric Association. (2021). Five things physicians and patients should question. Retrieved from https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/Choosing%20Wisely/CWHospitalmedicine.pdf

Yun K. W. (2024). Community-acquired pneumonia in children: updated perspectives on its etiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Clinical and experimental pediatrics, 67(2), 80–89. https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2022.01452

Choosing Wisely Case 2: Infant with diarrhea and dermatitis (S12 Ep. 81)

Welcome to the Choosing Wisely Campaign series! This is the third episode of a 5-part series exploring the ABIM Foundation’s Choosing Wisely Lists. This campaign aims to promote conversations between clinicians and patients to avoid unnecessary medical tests, treatments, and procedures.

Our second case-based episode presents an infant with diarrhea and diaper dermatitis. After a clear discussion of the case and thoughtful consideration of the etiology and treatment strategies, we use the AAP’s Choosing Wisely dermatology and gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition lists to create a resource-conscious care plan that is safe and patient-centered.

In the coming episodes, we’ll explore the pediatric lists and apply our knowledge to cases of common presentations seen in primary and acute care pediatrics. 

 

Series Learning Objectives:

1. Introduction to the Choosing Wisely Campaign: Understand the origins, historical precedent, and primary goals of the campaign.
2. Case-Based Applications: Explore five common presentations in primary and acute care pediatrics, applying concepts from various Choosing Wisely lists to guide management and resource stewardship.
3. Effective Communication: Learn strategies for engaging in tough conversations with parents and colleagues to create allies and ensure evidence-based practices are followed.

Modified rMETRIQ Score: 15/15

 

Competencies:

AACN Essentials:

• 1: 1.1 g, 1.2f, 1.3de
• 2: 2.1 de, 2.2g, 2.4fg, 2.5 hijk
• 7: 7.2 ghk
• 9: 9.1ij, 9.2ij, 9.3ik

NONPF NP Core Competencies:

• 1: NP1.1h, NP 1.2km, NP 1.3fjh
• 2: NP2.1jg, NP2.2kn, NP 2.4hi, NP2.5 klmno
• 7: NP7.2m
• 9: NP9.1mn, NP9.2n, NP9.3p

 

References

ABIM Foundation. (2019). Communicating about overuse with vulnerable populations. Retrieved from https://www.choosingwisely.org/files/Communicating-About-Overuse-to-Vulnerable-Population_Final2.pdf

AAP Section on Dermatology. (2021). Five things physicians and patients should question. https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/Choosing%20Wisely/CWDermatology.pdf

AAP Section on Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. (2023). Five things physicians and patients should question. https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/Choosing%20Wisely/CWGastroenterology.pdf

Harriet Lane Service (Johns Hopkins Hospital), Anderson, C. C., Kapoor, S., & Mark, T. E. (2024). The Harriet Lane handbook: a manual for pediatric house officers (23rd ed.). Elsevier. 

Jauregui, J., Nelson, D., Choo, E., Stearns, B., Levine, A. C., Liebmann, O., & Shah, S. P. (2014). External validation and comparison of three pediatric clinical dehydration scales. PloS one, 9(5), e95739. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0095739

Johnson, H., & Yu, J. (2022). Current and Emerging Therapies in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis. Dermatology and therapy, 12(12), 2691–2703. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13555-022-00829-4

Semon, A. K., Keenan, O., & Zackular, J. P. (2021). Clostridioides difficile and the Microbiota Early in Life. Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, 10(Supplement_3), S3–S7. https://doi.org/10.1093/jpids/piab063

Choosing Wisely Case 1: Syncope (S12 Ep. 80)

Welcome to the Choosing Wisely Campaign series! This is the second episode of a 5-part series exploring the ABIM Foundation’s Choosing Wisely Lists. This campaign aims to promote conversations between clinicians and patients to avoid unnecessary medical tests, treatments, and procedures.

The first of our case-based episodes presents a school age child with syncope. After a clear discussion of the case and thoughtful consideration of an acute care differential, we use the AAP’s Choosing Wisely cardiac list to create a resource-conscious care plan that is safe and patient-centered.

In the coming episodes, we’ll explore the pediatric lists and apply our knowledge to cases of common presentations seen in primary and acute care pediatrics. 

 

Series Learning Objectives:

1. Introduction to the Choosing Wisely Campaign: Understand the origins, historical precedent, and primary goals of the campaign.
2. Case-Based Applications: Explore five common presentations in primary and acute care pediatrics, applying concepts from various Choosing Wisely lists to guide management and resource stewardship.
3. Effective Communication: Learn strategies for engaging in tough conversations with parents and colleagues to create allies and ensure evidence-based practices are followed.

Competencies:

AACN Essentials:

• 1: 1.1 g, 1.2f
• 2: 2.1 de, 2.2g, 2.5 ij
• 6: 6.1 i
• 7: 7.2 ghk
• 9: 9.1ij, 9.2ij, 9.3ik

NONPF NP Core Competencies:

• 1: NP1.1h, NP 1.2km
• 2: NP2.1jg, NP2.2kn, NP2.5 lo
• 6: NP6.1o
• 7: NP7.2m
• 9: NP9.1mn, NP9.2n, NP9.3p

References:

AAP Section on Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. (2020). Five things physicians and patients should question. https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/Choosing%20Wisely/CWCardio.pdf

Gilpin, K., & Goode, Z. (2024). Syncope. Pediatrics in review, 45(10), 606–608. https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.2023-006053

The Choosing Wisely Campaign (S12 Ep. 79)

Welcome to the Choosing Wisely Campaign series! This 5-part series will explore the ABIM Foundation’s Choosing Wisely Campaign, its historical precedent, and its goals. We will discuss how this initiative aims to promote conversations between clinicians and patients to avoid unnecessary medical tests, treatments, and procedures.

The introduction episode dives into the historic 2010 editorial in the New England Journal of Medicine that inspired over 80 professional societies to write their “Top 5 Lists” of tests and procedures that could be avoided in evidence-based care. To better understand the problem, we then pick apart the survey that provided insight into why we over order and the harm it causes to vulnerable populations. 

In the coming episodes, we’ll explore the pediatric lists and apply our knowledge to cases of common presentations seen in primary and acute care pediatrics. 

Author: Becky Carson, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC

www.thepedsnp.com

Instagram: @thepedsnppodcast

Series Learning Objectives:

1. Introduction to the Choosing Wisely Campaign: Understand the origins, historical precedent, and primary goals of the campaign.
2. Case-Based Applications: Explore five common presentations in primary and acute care pediatrics, applying concepts from various Choosing Wisely lists to guide management and resource stewardship.
3. Effective Communication: Learn strategies for engaging in tough conversations with parents and colleagues to create allies and ensure evidence-based practices are followed.

Competencies:

AACN Essentials:

• 1: 1.1 g, 1.2f
• 2: 2.1 de, 2.2g, 2.5 ij
• 6: 6.1 i
• 7: 7.2 ghk
• 9: 9.1ij, 9.2ij, 9.3ik

NONPF NP Core Competencies:

• 1: NP1.1h, NP 1.2km
• 2: NP2.1jg, NP2.2kn, NP2.5 lo
• 6: NP6.1o
• 7: NP7.2m
• 9: NP9.1mn, NP9.2n, NP9.3p

Modified rMETRIQ Score: 15/15

Learn more about our peer review process at www.thepedsnp.com/peerreview

 

References:

ABIM Foundation. (2019). Communicating about overuse with vulnerable populations. Retrieved from https://www.choosingwisely.org/files/Communicating-About-Overuse-to-Vulnerable-Population_Final2.pdf

Brody, H. (2010). Medicine's ethical responsibility for health care reform--the Top Five list. The New England journal of medicine, 362(4), 283–285. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMp0911423

Lipitz-Snyderman, A., & Bach, P. B. (2013). Overuse of health care services: when less is more … more or less. JAMA internal medicine, 173(14), 1277–1278. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.6181

PerryUndem Research/Communication. (2014). Unnecessary tests and procedures in the health care system. Retrieved from https://www.choosingwisely.org/files/Final-Choosing-Wisely-Survey-Report.pdf

Smith-Bindman, R., Chu, P. W., Azman Firdaus, H., Stewart, C., Malekhedayat, M., Alber, S., Bolch, W. E., Mahendra, M., Berrington de González, A., & Miglioretti, D. L. (2025). Projected Lifetime Cancer Risks From Current Computed Tomography Imaging. JAMA internal medicine, e250505. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2025.0505

Wyman, O. (2019). Right Place, Right Time: Health Information & Vulnerable Populations. https://www.oliverwyman.com/RightPlaceRightTime.html

 

Acute Care Faculty Series: A Graduation Speech: Onward (S11 Ep. 78)

This is the final episode of The Peds NP Acute Care PNP Faculty series. The series was created and peer-reviewed by national leaders in acute care PNP education in collaboration to meet the needs of our current and future colleagues. In the push for competency-based education where faculty verify the skills of what a student can do, rather than their knowledge, our series focuses on the application of didactic content with a practical approach so that you can learn nuances of clinical skills before you reach the bedside. 

 

As I come to an end of my time as a faculty member at the Catholic University of America and our Acute Care PNP Faculty series, I remember my graduation from Johns Hopkins. These terminal moments are likened to a graduation, and serve as a wonderful time for reflection. The episode recollects the student speaker commencement address given at my graduation, filled with vehicular metaphors and acknowledgements of failure. A common theme of “Onward” is woven throughout to remind listeners that, at whatever graduation you find yourself celebrating right now, be hopeful and excited at the good that is left to do in the world. 

 

The Peds NP will return in 2025 from Duke University…

Author: Becky Carson, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC

 

Peer Review:

This episode was peer reviewed using a modified revised METRIQ (rMETRIQ) Score. Learn more about The Peds NP's formal peer review process at www.thepedsnp.com/peerreview

rMETRIQ Score: 12/15

What does this score mean? This episode underwent a formal quality assurance and peer review process. It received a lower score because of the editorial nature of the content that could not achieve the highest score for question 1 and 4 criteria. There is sufficient background to situate the listener, but there are no referrals to other valuable sites. References are sited, but they do not correspond to specific statements.

Financial disclosures/conflicts of interest: None

Connect with The Peds NP

email: thepedsnp@gmail.com

Instagram: @thepedsnppodcast

 

References:

Carson, R.A. (2024). Student speaker commencement address [Speech transcript]. Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Commencement. https://alumni.jhu.edu/commencement-2016(Original work published 2016). 

Acute Care Faculty Series: How to Deliver a Patient Presentation in the PICU (S11 Ep. 77)

Welcome to The Peds NP Acute Care Faculty series! This series was created and peer-reviewed by national leaders in acute care PNP education collaborating with one another to meet the needs of our current and future colleagues. In the push for competency-based education where faculty verify the skills of what a student can do, rather than their knowledge, our series focuses on the application of didactic content with a practical approach so that you can learn nuances of clinical skills before you reach the bedside. 

 

This episode reviews the features of a patient presentation in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and goes in depth on how learners can incorporate trends, new findings, and summaries into a succinct discussion in family-centered rounds. After an introduction with some general best practices, the guide begins with effective pre-rounding and progresses to the step-by-step components of a PICU patient presentation. The template describes each component’s contents in detail, followed immediately by an example to demonstrate the practical application of each concept… “It might sound something like this:”... This episode is a valuable tool for any pediatric provider seeking to increase their skills in succinct synthesis and patient presentations, regardless of clinical setting.

 

This episode was peer reviewed by The Peds NP faculty series peer review team. You can read about our novel and scholarly approach to peer review, review our faculty lineup, and learn more about the series, competency mapping, references, and show notes at www.thepedsnp.com. There was no financial support or conflicts of interest to report. Follow me on Instagram @thepedsnppodcast.  Email me at thepedsnp@gmail.com.  Remember that this isn’t just a podcast, you’re listening for the kids.

 

Authors (alphabetical): Jackie Calhoun, DNP, CRNP, CPNP-AC, CCRN, Becky Carson, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC, Lena Oliveros, MSN, CPNP-AC, Priscila Reid, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CPNP-AC

Peer Review:

This episode was peer reviewed using a modified revised METRIQ (rMETRIQ) Score. Learn more about The Peds NP's formal peer review process at www.thepedsnp.com/peerreview

rMETRIQ Score: 15/15

What does this score mean? This episode underwent a quality assurance process using formal peer review and achieved the top scores based on established quality criteria for podcasts.

Financial disclosures/conflicts of interest: None

Connect with The Peds NP

email: thepedsnp@gmail.com

Instagram: @thepedsnppodcast

 

References: 

Bolick, B.N., Reuter-Rice, K., Madden, M.A., Severin, P.N. (2020). Pediatric Acute Care: A guide for Interprofessional Practice (2nd ed.). Jones & Barlett Learning. Burlington, MA. 

 

Oubre, R. (2024). Systems versus problem-based notes. Dr. Oubre’s Digest. https://droubredigest.beehiiv.com/p/systems-versus-problems-based-notes

 

Stanford Medicine. (nd). Coaching best practices– Presenting a patient. https://med.stanford.edu/content/dam/sm/peds/documents/Program%20Information/coaching/Coaching%20Feedback%20Summary_Presenting%20a%20Patient.pdf

 

UC San Diego School of Medicine. (2018). Overview and general information about oral presentation. Practical Guide to Clinical Medicine. https://meded.ucsd.edu/clinicalmed/oral.html

Acute Care Faculty Series: How to Select an Enteral Formula and Start Feeds (S11 Ep. 76)

Welcome to The Peds NP Acute Care Faculty series! This series was created and peer-edited by national leaders in acute care PNP education collaborating with one another to meet the needs of our future colleagues. In the push for competency-based education where faculty verify the skills of what a student can do, rather than their knowledge, our series focuses on the application of didactic content with a practical approach so that you can learn nuances of clinical skills before you reach the bedside. 

 

*This is the second episode in a 2 part series on enteral feeding. Listen to Episode 75: Malnutrition and Feeding Tube Selection first.

 

This episode walks through the decision-making for which enteral formula to select based on the patient's age, protein needs, and GI function. A list of commercially available examples is listed for each age group and protein type. Fluid and caloric goals are discussed to determine if concentrated formulas are appropriate. Lastly, the process of starting continuous feeds and advancing to bolus feeds while assessing for tolerance is reviewed. Build functional skills by following along with a case study that is continued from the prior episode. It's proof that there's more than just formula that goes into tube feedings.

 

Authors: Becky Carson, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC, Jessica D. Murphy, DNP, CPNP-AC, CPHON, CNE, & Marian Malone, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC

Welcome to The Peds NP Acute Care Faculty series! This series was created and peer-reviewed by national leaders in acute care PNP education collaborating with one another to meet the needs of our current and future colleagues. In the push for competency-based education where faculty verify the skills of what a student can do, rather than their knowledge, our series focuses on the application of didactic content with a practical approach so that you can learn nuances of clinical skills before you reach the bedside. 

 

This episode reviews the features of a patient presentation in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and goes in depth on how learners can incorporate trends, new findings, and summaries into a succinct discussion in family-centered rounds. After an introduction with some general best practices, the guide begins with effective pre-rounding and progresses to the step-by-step components of a PICU patient presentation. The template describes each component’s contents in detail, followed immediately by an example to demonstrate the practical application of each concept… “It might sound something like this:”... This episode is a valuable tool for any pediatric provider seeking to increase their skills in succinct synthesis and patient presentations, regardless of clinical setting.

 

This episode was peer reviewed by The Peds NP faculty series peer review team. You can read about our novel and scholarly approach to peer review, review our faculty lineup, and learn more about the series, competency mapping, references, and show notes at www.thepedsnp.com. There was no financial support or conflicts of interest to report. Follow me on Instagram @thepedsnppodcast.  Email me at thepedsnp@gmail.com.  Remember that this isn’t just a podcast, you’re listening for the kids.

 

Authors (alphabetical): Jackie Calhoun, DNP, CRNP, CPNP-AC, CCRN, Becky Carson, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC, Lena Oliveros, MSN, CPNP-AC, Priscila Reid, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CPNP-AC

Peer Review:

This episode was peer reviewed using a modified revised METRIQ (rMETRIQ) Score. Learn more about The Peds NP's formal peer review process at www.thepedsnp.com/peerreview

rMETRIQ Score: 15/15

What does this score mean? This episode underwent a quality assurance process using formal peer review and achieved the top scores based on established quality criteria for podcasts.

Financial disclosures/conflicts of interest: None

Connect with The Peds NP

email: thepedsnp@gmail.com

Instagram: @thepedsnppodcast

References:

Bechtold, M. L., Brown, P. M., Escuro, A., Grenda, B., Johnston, T., Kozeniecki, M., Limketkai, B. N., Nelson, K. K., Powers, J., Ronan, A., Schober, N., Strang, B. J., Swartz, C., Turner, J., Tweel, L., Walker, R., Epp, L., & Malone, A. (2022). When is enteral nutrition indicated? Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 46(7), 1470–1496. https://doi.org/10.1002/jpen.2364

Becker, P., Carney, L. N., Corkins, M. R., Monczka, J., Smith, E., Smith, S. E., Spear, B. A., & White, J. V. (2014). Consensus statement of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 30(1), 147–161. https://doi.org/10.1177/0884533614557642

Green Corkins, K. (2015). Nutrition‐focused physical examination in pediatric patients. Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 30(2), 203–209. https://doi.org/10.1177/0884533615572654

Hess, L., & Crossen, J. (2008). Pediatric Nutrition Handbook (3rd ed.). Cincinnati Children’s.

Mehta, N. M., Skillman, H. E., Irving, S. Y., Coss-Bu, J. A., Vermilyea, S., Farrington, E. A., McKeever, L., Hall, A. M., Goday, P. S., & Braunschweig, C. (2017). Guidelines for the provision and assessment of Nutrition Support Therapy in the pediatric critically ill patient: Society of Critical Care Medicine and American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, 18(7), 675–715. https://doi.org/10.1097/pcc.0000000000001134

Panchal, A. K., Manzi, J., Connolly, S., Christensen, M., Wakeham, M., Goday, P. S., & Mikhailov, T. A. (2014). Safety of enteral feedings in critically ill children receiving vasoactive agents. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 40(2), 236–241. https://doi.org/10.1177/0148607114546533

Yi, Dae Young. (2018). Enteral nutrition in pediatric patients. Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, 21(1), 12-19. http://doi.org/10.5223/pghn.2018.21.1.12

Acute Care Faculty Series: Malnutrition and Feeding Tube Selection (S11 Ep. 75)

Welcome back to The Peds NP Acute Care Faculty series! This series was created and peer-reviewed by national leaders in acute care PNP education collaborating with one another to meet the needs of our current and future colleagues. In the push for competency-based education where faculty verify the skills of what a student can do, rather than their knowledge, our series focuses on the application of didactic content with a practical approach so that you can learn nuances of clinical skills before you reach the bedside. 

 

This episode begins with a brief review of malnutrition and pediatric nutritional assessment in acute care settings. Next we begin a choose-your-own-nutrition adventure by asking a series of questions that aid in medical decision-making for which nutrition route is appropriate, and, if enteral feeding is best, then determines the type of tube indicated. A case-based discussion with examples helps you to apply the concepts to a complex scenario. Our next episode will focus on formula selection, the initiation of feeds, and assessment of tolerance.

 

Authors: Becky Carson, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC, Jessica D. Murphy, DNP, CPNP-AC, CPHON, CNE, & Marian Malone, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC

Welcome to The Peds NP Acute Care Faculty series! This series was created and peer-reviewed by national leaders in acute care PNP education collaborating with one another to meet the needs of our current and future colleagues. In the push for competency-based education where faculty verify the skills of what a student can do, rather than their knowledge, our series focuses on the application of didactic content with a practical approach so that you can learn nuances of clinical skills before you reach the bedside. 

 

This episode reviews the features of a patient presentation in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and goes in depth on how learners can incorporate trends, new findings, and summaries into a succinct discussion in family-centered rounds. After an introduction with some general best practices, the guide begins with effective pre-rounding and progresses to the step-by-step components of a PICU patient presentation. The template describes each component’s contents in detail, followed immediately by an example to demonstrate the practical application of each concept… “It might sound something like this:”... This episode is a valuable tool for any pediatric provider seeking to increase their skills in succinct synthesis and patient presentations, regardless of clinical setting.

 

This episode was peer reviewed by The Peds NP faculty series peer review team. You can read about our novel and scholarly approach to peer review, review our faculty lineup, and learn more about the series, competency mapping, references, and show notes at www.thepedsnp.com. There was no financial support or conflicts of interest to report. Follow me on Instagram @thepedsnppodcast.  Email me at thepedsnp@gmail.com.  Remember that this isn’t just a podcast, you’re listening for the kids.

 

Authors (alphabetical): Jackie Calhoun, DNP, CRNP, CPNP-AC, CCRN, Becky Carson, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC, Lena Oliveros, MSN, CPNP-AC, Priscila Reid, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CPNP-AC

Peer Review:

This episode was peer reviewed using a modified revised METRIQ (rMETRIQ) Score. Learn more about The Peds NP's formal peer review process at www.thepedsnp.com/peerreview

rMETRIQ Score: 15/15

What does this score mean? This episode underwent a quality assurance process using formal peer review and achieved the top scores based on established quality criteria for podcasts.

Financial disclosures/conflicts of interest: None

Connect with The Peds NP

email: thepedsnp@gmail.com

Instagram: @thepedsnppodcast

References:

Bechtold, M. L., Brown, P. M., Escuro, A., Grenda, B., Johnston, T., Kozeniecki, M., Limketkai, B. N., Nelson, K. K., Powers, J., Ronan, A., Schober, N., Strang, B. J., Swartz, C., Turner, J., Tweel, L., Walker, R., Epp, L., & Malone, A. (2022). When is enteral nutrition indicated? Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 46(7), 1470–1496. https://doi.org/10.1002/jpen.2364

Becker, P., Carney, L. N., Corkins, M. R., Monczka, J., Smith, E., Smith, S. E., Spear, B. A., & White, J. V. (2014). Consensus statement of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 30(1), 147–161. https://doi.org/10.1177/0884533614557642

Green Corkins, K. (2015). Nutrition‐focused physical examination in pediatric patients. Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 30(2), 203–209. https://doi.org/10.1177/0884533615572654

Hess, L., & Crossen, J. (2008). Pediatric Nutrition Handbook (3rd ed.). Cincinnati Children’s. 

Mehta, N. M., Skillman, H. E., Irving, S. Y., Coss-Bu, J. A., Vermilyea, S., Farrington, E. A., McKeever, L., Hall, A. M., Goday, P. S., & Braunschweig, C. (2017). Guidelines for the provision and assessment of Nutrition Support Therapy in the pediatric critically ill patient: Society of Critical Care Medicine and American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, 18(7), 675–715. https://doi.org/10.1097/pcc.0000000000001134

Panchal, A. K., Manzi, J., Connolly, S., Christensen, M., Wakeham, M., Goday, P. S., & Mikhailov, T. A. (2014). Safety of enteral feedings in critically ill children receiving vasoactive agents. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 40(2), 236–241. https://doi.org/10.1177/0148607114546533

Yi, Dae Young. (2018). Enteral nutrition in pediatric patients. Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, 21(1), 12-19. http://doi.org/10.5223/pghn.2018.21.1.12

5 Minute Meditation for Pediatric Providers (S11 Ep. 74)

Meditation begins at 2:00. 

This 5-minute meditation for pediatric providers is designed to help you center your day before your work to boost your wellness, improve resilience, and connect better with yourself, your patients, and your colleagues.

First we’ll create a peaceful environment and establish the ground rules of meditation, then get your body into position. The guided meditation takes you through 5 minutes of breath to help you calm your mind and body while making room for empathy and patience. No judgment, but lots of kindness and compassion for your thoughts and feelings. The session ends by bringing body and mind back into your space and showing gratitude for the practice. Use this meditation every day before you go to work with infants, children, adolescents, and young adults to improve your wellness and their outcomes. 

Welcome to The Peds NP Acute Care Faculty series! This series was created and peer-reviewed by national leaders in acute care PNP education collaborating with one another to meet the needs of our current and future colleagues. In the push for competency-based education where faculty verify the skills of what a student can do, rather than their knowledge, our series focuses on the application of didactic content with a practical approach so that you can learn nuances of clinical skills before you reach the bedside. 

 

This episode reviews the features of a patient presentation in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and goes in depth on how learners can incorporate trends, new findings, and summaries into a succinct discussion in family-centered rounds. After an introduction with some general best practices, the guide begins with effective pre-rounding and progresses to the step-by-step components of a PICU patient presentation. The template describes each component’s contents in detail, followed immediately by an example to demonstrate the practical application of each concept… “It might sound something like this:”... This episode is a valuable tool for any pediatric provider seeking to increase their skills in succinct synthesis and patient presentations, regardless of clinical setting.

 

This episode was peer reviewed by The Peds NP faculty series peer review team. You can read about our novel and scholarly approach to peer review, review our faculty lineup, and learn more about the series, competency mapping, references, and show notes at www.thepedsnp.com. There was no financial support or conflicts of interest to report. Follow me on Instagram @thepedsnppodcast.  Email me at thepedsnp@gmail.com.  Remember that this isn’t just a podcast, you’re listening for the kids.

 

Authors (alphabetical): Jackie Calhoun, DNP, CRNP, CPNP-AC, CCRN, Becky Carson, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC, Lena Oliveros, MSN, CPNP-AC, Priscila Reid, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CPNP-AC

Peer Review:

This episode was peer reviewed using a modified revised METRIQ (rMETRIQ) Score. Learn more about The Peds NP's formal peer review process at www.thepedsnp.com/peerreview

rMETRIQ Score: 15/15

What does this score mean? This episode underwent a quality assurance process using formal peer review and achieved the top scores based on established quality criteria for podcasts.

Financial disclosures/conflicts of interest: None

Connect with The Peds NP

email: thepedsnp@gmail.com

Instagram: @thepedsnppodcast

References:

The Meditation Initiative. (nd). 5 minute guided meditation script. https://meditationinitiative.org/5-minute-meditation-script

Mindful. (2024). How to start your day with meditation. https://www.mindful.org/how-to-start-your-day-with-meditation/