In this episode, Pediatric Nursing Journal Editorial Board member, Tedra Smith, DNP, CPNP-PC, CNE, CHSE, talks with Sarah Kelly, PhD, RN, an associate professor at Montclair State University School of Nursing, about school violence and bullying. Dr. Kelly unpacks the latest statistics on youth violence in schools and how targeted interventions can be developed by using the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, which is published every two years by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This episode provides expanded content from the article, “The Effects of Exposure to Violence at School on Yo ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Judy Rollins, PhD, RN, Editor of Pediatric Nursing, talks with Dr. Elaine Musselman, PhD, RN, CNE, the recipient of Pediatric Nursing Journal’s 2020 Donna Wong Writer's Award. Dr. Musselman discusses the key points of her article regarding childhood oral health. Tooth decay is a preventable yet common chronic childhood disease that affects children’s nutritional intake and their ability to speak, play, concentrate, and succeed in school. Pediatric nurses have the opportunity to promote children’s oral health by educating parents and providing anticipatory guidance on dent ..read more

In this episode, Micah Saviet, MSW, LMSW, a social worker in clinical practice, a researcher, and the Director of Springer Institute, in Cheverly, Maryland, interviews Arlen Gaines, MSW, LCSW-C, ACHP-SW, and Meredith Polsky, MEd, both social workers and experts in child psychology concerning grief and loss. Ms. Gaines and Ms. Polsky are the coauthors of the award-winning children’s book series, “I Have a Question About…” Their latest book, “I Have a Question About Coronavirus,” was published in 2020 and is available as a free downloadable E-book at https://www.ihaveaquestionbook.com/ During t ..read more

In this episode, Pediatric Nursing Journal Editor Dr. Judy Rollins interviews Dr. April Weatherly, winner of Pediatric Nursing’s 2019 Donna Wong Writers’ Award. Dr. Weatherly discusses pediatric mental health and her study on the effectiveness of two psychiatric screening tools for adolescent suicide risk. April Hooper Weatherly, DNP, CRNP-AC, is an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the emergency department of Children’s of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama. Judy Rollins, PhD, RN, is the Editor of Pediatric Nursing and President of Rollins & Associates Research and Consulting in Wash ..read more

In this episode, Pediatric Nursing Journal Editor Dr. Judy Rollins interviews Dr. April Weatherly, winner of Pediatric Nursing’s 2019 Donna Wong Writers’ Award. Dr. Weatherly discusses pediatric mental health and her study on the effectiveness of two psychiatric screening tools for adolescent suicide risk. April Hooper Weatherly, DNP, CRNP-AC, is an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the emergency department of Children’s of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama. Judy Rollins, PhD, RN, is the Editor of Pediatric Nursing and President of Rollins & Associates Research and Consulting in Wash ..read more

The September-October 2019 issue of Pediatric Nursing featured a Guest Editorial authored by Jo Maas, a retired nurse manager. In her Editorial, entitled “Compassion at the Border,” Ms. Maas discussed her first-hand experiences of volunteering at the Romero House, a migrant shelter located in El Paso, Texas, and close to the U.S.-Mexico border. Her many responsibilities at the Romero House included taking care of undocumented immigrant children, who were often scared, hungry, and in need of health care. In this episode, Pediatric Nursing Editor Dr. Judy Rollins talks with Ms. Maas, who elabor ..read more

The September-October 2019 issue of Pediatric Nursing featured a Guest Editorial authored by Jo Maas, a retired nurse manager. In her Editorial, entitled “Compassion at the Border,” Ms. Maas discussed her first-hand experiences of volunteering at the Romero House, a migrant shelter located in El Paso, Texas, and close to the U.S.-Mexico border. Her many responsibilities at the Romero House included taking care of undocumented immigrant children, who were often scared, hungry, and in need of health care. In this episode, Pediatric Nursing Editor Dr. Judy Rollins talks with Ms. Maas, who elabor ..read more

The newest fad for youth is dangerous and addictive. While the prevalence of smoking tobacco by teens has decreased significantly over the years, nicotine delivery has resurfaced in a new format. Whether referred to as vaping or juuling, the use of electronic cigarettes has implications for the pediatric nurse as well as for the health of youth. Pediatric Nursing, a peer-reviewed clinical journal for pediatric nurses, published a feature article on vaping in its January/February 2019 issue. The article, entitled, “Vaping: It’s All a Smokescreen,” was authored by Dr. Janice Selekman, Professor ..read more

The newest fad for youth is dangerous and addictive. While the prevalence of smoking tobacco by teens has decreased significantly over the years, nicotine delivery has resurfaced in a new format. Whether referred to as vaping or juuling, the use of electronic cigarettes has implications for the pediatric nurse as well as for the health of youth. Pediatric Nursing, a peer-reviewed clinical journal for pediatric nurses, published a feature article on vaping in its January/February 2019 issue. The article, entitled, “Vaping: It’s All a Smokescreen,” was authored by Dr. Janice Selekman, Professor ..read more

**Unfortunately, the Pediatric Nursing Certification Review Course scheduled for July 26 and 27, 2018, has been cancelled. The Pediatric Nursing Conference will be held as scheduled (July 27-28, 2018) and is not affected by this cancellation.** In this episode, Dr. Louise Jakubik provides an overview of the Pediatric Nursing Certification Review Course, which she along with Dr. Janice Selekman will present at the upcoming Pediatric Nursing Conference, July 26 to the 28, 2018, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC. The Pediatric Nursing Certification Review Course will be held a ..read more