Pediatric End Stage Renal Disease

Contact Hours: 3

Author(s):

Devon Capristo, MSN, ARNP

Course Overview

This course aims to provide nurses (LPN/LVNs, RNs, APRNs) with an in-depth understanding of pediatric end stage renal disease (ESRD), focusing on etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical signs and symptoms, treatment strategies, and the essential role of client and family education in ensuring the best possible outcomes for this vulnerable population. The takeaway from this course is that all learners will have a better understanding of the disease progression of ESRD in pediatric clients and how nurses can better provide high-quality, safe, and effective care to this client population.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Definitions
  3. Epidemiology
  4. Etiology
  5. Pathophysiology
  6. Clinical signs and symptoms
  7. Diagnosis and assessment
  8. Treatment
  9. Prognosis
  10. Nursing care of clients with ESRD
  11. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Outline the epidemiology, etiology, and pathophysiology of pediatric end stage renal disease (ESRD).
  2. Classify the signs and symptoms of ESRD in pediatric clients.
  3. Summarize the types of treatment for pediatric ESRD.

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.