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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 Apr 08, 2022
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Two of the most common over-the-counter medications in pediatrics are not as simple and benign as you might think. This episode uncovers the dark past of acetaminophen, the pearls and pitfalls of prescribing them, and how to talk to families about giving the medications safely.
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