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Children and adolescents presenting with neurological disorders comprise a challenging and complex patient population. It is essential that you optimize the neurological examination and have the ability to detect subtle changes to achieve early recognition of your patient’s special needs, and develop age appropriate treatment plans to give your patient the best chance for success.
Join national childhood neurology nursing expert, Robyn Neft, RN, MSN, CPNP, and learn evidence-based strategies to help you enhance your ability to perform neurological assessments. You will gain strategies to identify behaviors resulting from developmental delays, from concussions in athletes, to other traumatic brain injuries. Robyn will help prepare you to respond instantaneously to your patient’s condition to maximize your patient’s outcome.
OUTLINE
Why is the Growing Brain so Fragile?
Important Clues from the Neurological Examination
The Consequences of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Seizures: A Parent’s Worst Fear
Migraines and Headaches in Children: What You Need to Know
Tourettes Syndrome . . . More Common Than You Think
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Can it Ever be a Good Thing?
Autism: Just What Is It?
Other Intriguing Childhood Neurologic Diagnoses
OBJECTIVES
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Robyn Neft, RN, MSN, CPNP, is a nationally-recognized certified pediatric nurse practitioner at a pediatric neurology clinic in Pittsburgh, PA. In this role, she treats patients presenting with a variety of neurological concerns, specializing in the care of those with epilepsy and migraine headaches. Robyn also teaches at the University of Pittsburgh, presenting lectures to nurse practitioner students and serving as a preceptor for the child neurology clinic.
In addition to her clinical and educational work, Robyn has been involved with research studies focusing on anticonvulsants and migraine headaches. She presented research findings at the annual meetings for both the Child Neurology Society and the American Epilepsy Society. She is an active member of the Association for Child Neurology, presently serving on the Board of Directors.
Robyn’s passion for education is evident in her role at the University of Pittsburgh, where she lectures to nurse practitioner students and serves as a preceptor to students in the Child Neurology Clinic. Robyn’s wealth of education and real-life clinical experience combine to make her a highly sought after speaker with the ability to deliver engaging presentations. You won’t want to miss this one day educational event, as Robyn is sure to provide you with the helpful insights you need to be successful managing the complexities associated with pediatric neurology.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Robyn Neft is receiving a fee for speaking at this educational activity.
Nonfinancial: Robyn has presented research findings at the annual meetings for Child Neurology Society and the American Epilepsy Society and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Association for Child Neurology. She does not receive compensation for presenting or for her role as a Board of Directors member.
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Robyn Neft, RN, MSN, CPNP, is a nationally-recognized certified pediatric nurse practitioner at a pediatric neurology clinic in Pittsburgh, PA. In this role, she treats patients presenting with a variety of neurological concerns, specializing in the care of those with epilepsy and migraine headaches. Robyn also teaches at the University of Pittsburgh, presenting lectures to nurse practitioner students and serving as a preceptor for the child neurology clinic.
In addition to her clinical and educational work, Robyn has been involved with research studies focusing on anticonvulsants and migraine headaches. She presented research findings at the annual meetings for both the Child Neurology Society and the American Epilepsy Society. She is an active member of the Association for Child Neurology, presently serving on the Board of Directors.
Robyn’s passion for education is evident in her role at the University of Pittsburgh, where she lectures to nurse practitioner students and serves as a preceptor to students in the Child Neurology Clinic. Robyn’s wealth of education and real-life clinical experience combine to make her a highly sought after speaker with the ability to deliver engaging presentations. You won’t want to miss this one day educational event, as Robyn is sure to provide you with the helpful insights you need to be successful managing the complexities associated with pediatric neurology.
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We would be happy to accommodate your ADA needs; please call our Customer Service Department for more information at 1-800-844-8260.
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