CPN (Certified Pediatric Nurse)

Pediatric pharmacology and medication administration represent critical competencies for nurses pursuing Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) certification, as medication errors in children can have devastating consequences due to their unique physiological characteristics and developmental needs. Unlike adult patients, pediatric patients require weight-based dosing calculations, age-appropriate administration techniques, and careful consideration of developmental stages that affect cooperation […]

Introduction Pediatric pain assessment and management represents one of the most critical competencies for nurses pursuing Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) certification, as inadequate pain control in children can lead to both immediate suffering and long-term psychological consequences. Unlike adult patients, pediatric patients present unique challenges in pain assessment due to developmental variations, limited verbal communication […]

Understanding pediatric growth and development is fundamental to providing high-quality nursing care for children and represents one of the most heavily weighted content areas on the Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) examination. Growth and development encompasses the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes that occur from infancy through adolescence, and pediatric nurses must be able to […]

Introduction Growth and development assessment represents one of the most critical competencies for pediatric nurses, forming the foundation for comprehensive child health care across all settings. As a high-yield topic on the CPN examination, growth and development encompasses the systematic evaluation of physical, cognitive, emotional, and social milestones from infancy through young adulthood. Understanding normal […]

Growth and development assessment is a cornerstone of pediatric nursing practice and represents one of the most heavily tested areas on the CPN certification exam. This topic spans across multiple domains, comprising 30% of the Health Promotion section and significant portions of the Assessment domain. Understanding developmental milestones, age-appropriate behaviors, and anticipatory guidance is essential […]

Growth and development assessment represents one of the most critical competencies for pediatric nurses, forming approximately 34% of the CPN examination’s Assessment and Diagnosis domain. Understanding developmental milestones across all pediatric age groups—from infancy through adolescence—is essential for early identification of delays, appropriate intervention planning, and family education. Pediatric nurses must recognize normal developmental progression […]

Introduction Assessment and diagnosis represent the cornerstone of pediatric nursing practice, accounting for approximately 34% of the CPN certification exam content and serving as the foundation for all subsequent nursing interventions. The ability to accurately assess and diagnose pediatric patients requires specialized knowledge of age-specific developmental milestones, growth patterns, and the unique physiological differences that […]