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Join pediatric nurse practitioner and educator Dr. Becky Carson on The Peds NP, a podcast that turns evidence-based practice into practical, real-world strategies for caring for kids. Each episode blends the latest pediatric literature with conversational insights, helping you connect research to bedside decisions with confidence. Becky brings her experience as a dual-certified PNP in acute and primary care and faculty member at Duke University School of Nursing to guide you through cases, concepts, and clinical pearls that matter most. You’ll gain tools to improve outcomes, sharpen your thinking, and feel empowered in those tricky situations where judgment counts. Tune in, learn, and transform the way you practice—and remember, you’re doing it for the kids.
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Friday May 27, 2022
Friday May 27, 2022
Vision screening is one of the most important preventative health screenings that a primary care provider does at well visits. But the infant eye exam can feel obtuse and complicated if you don't understand vision development, physical exam maneuvers, and red flags for referral. Because of the risk of significant amblyopia if ocular pathology is left untreated, every pediatric provider should know how to complete an age-appropriate vision screening in an infant.
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