2026 APRN/PA Pediatric Pharmacology Update

Objectives (Educational Content) :

In-Person and On-Demand Presentations

"But can it be treated?": Pharmacological management of STIs in adolescents
Julianne Janosko, MSN, APRN-CNP

• Examine evidence-based pharmacologic management of common STIs impacting the adolescent population using CDC guidelines.

• Analyze patient-specific factors to help guide management and treatment of STIs in the adolescent population.

• Integrate current guidelines and legal regulations into clinical decision-making to aid in the prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment of STIs in the adolescent population.

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Pediatric psychopharmacy: Evidence-based care for depression, anxiety and ADHD
Samuel Olsen, MSN, APRN-PMHNP 

• Analyze clinical presentation and pathophysiology of pediatric anxiety and depressive disorders to guide pharmacologic care.

• Apply evidence-based medication strategies, including dosing, monitoring and safety, for pediatric mental health conditions.

• Differentiate pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and adverse effect profiles of pediatric psychotropics to optimize safe prescribing

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Small patients, big advances: Biologics in pediatric dermatology
Kathryn Corlett, PharmB, BCPS, CSP 

• Recognize biologics that are used to treat pediatric skin conditions.

• Assess the impact of biologics on the treatment of pediatric patients.

• Evaluate mechanisms and safety considerations for biologic therapies in pediatric dermatology.

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Shots, Safety and Science: Vaccine in Pediatric Practice
Eric Robinette, MD, MPH

• Apply the general principles of vaccine pharmacology to everyday clinical practice.

• Utilize immunologic mechanisms and the clinical efficacy of pediatric vaccines, along with disease epidemiology, to explain the modern vaccine schedule.

• Differentiate pharmacologic components, dosing, contraindications and adverse effects of common vaccines.

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Popping the Problem: Antibiotics and Abscess Management
Heather Williams, MSN, APRN-CNP, and Elizabeth Byler, MSN, APRN-CNP

• Analyze the spectrum of pediatric abscesses to guide evaluation and treatment planning.

• Evaluate patient factors and risk of resistant organisms when selecting empiric and targeted therapy.

• Differentiate pharmacologic options, including oral vs. IV antibiotics.

• Integrate drug mechanisms, dosing, adverse effects and monitoring to optimize pharmacologic management.

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Running on Empty: Recognizing and Treating Iron Deficiency Anemia
Nicole Kendel, MD 

• Describe the symptoms associated with iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia.

• Identify the correct laboratory tests to evaluate for iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia.

• Summarize appropriate treatment strategies for iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia.

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Target Audience:

Nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, physician assistants and other professionals who work with children will benefit from attending this conference.

Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity:

6 hour(s)

Expiration Date for CE/CME Credit:

01-01-2027

Method of Participation in the Learning Process:

The learner will view the on-demand presentations and complete an activity evaluation.

Evaluation Methods:

All learners must complete an attestation and evaluation to claim credit.

Disclosure:

None of the planners or presenters for this activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies.

Accreditation Statement:

This program is pending approval for 6 AAPA Category 1 CME credits and 6 contact hours of ANCC CE credit. 

Akron Children's Hospital is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Providers should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Note: Conference content must be viewed between November 1-December 31, 2026.
CE/CME evaluation will be available until January 31, 2027, via CME Tracker. 

At the end of this period, no CE/CME will be awarded.   

Speakers:

"But can it be treated?": Pharmacological management of STIs in adolescents
Julianne Janosko, MSN, APRN-CNP

Pediatric psychopharmacy: Evidence-based care for depression, anxiety and ADHD
Samuel Olsen, MSN, APRN-PMHNP 

Small patients, big advances: Biologics in pediatric dermatology
Kathryn Corlett, PharmB, BCPS, CSP 

Shots, Safety and Science: Vaccine in Pediatric Practice
Eric Robinette, MD, MPH

Popping the Problem: Antibiotics and Abscess Management
Heather Williams, MSN, APRN-CNP, and Elizabeth Byler, MSN, APRN-CNP

Running on Empty: Recognizing and Treating Iron Deficiency Anemia
Nicole Kendel, MD