Pediatric (PED-BC) Certification Exam Prep Course
Course Overview
The Pediatric Nursing Certification Specialty Track course is a comprehensive, exam-aligned learning experience designed to prepare nurses for success on leading pediatric certification exams, including CPN (PNCB) and ANCC Pediatric Nursing certifications. This course integrates evidence-based clinical content with high-yield exam strategies to strengthen clinical judgment, enhance test readiness, and build confidence across all major pediatric care domains. Course content is intentionally designed to reflect how questions appear on certification exams—emphasizing scenario-based reasoning, prioritization, and identification of red-flag findings rather than rote memorization.
- Learners progress through focused microlearning modules covering key exam domains, including:
- Growth, development, and anticipatory guidance
- Pediatric assessment and early recognition of deterioration
- Pathophysiology of high-risk pediatric conditions
- Pharmacology, nutrition, and preventive care
- Clinical decision-making, prioritization, and care planning
- Equipment, safety, and age-appropriate interventions
- Family-centered care, communication, and ethical practice
Learning Outcomes
This continuing education course is designed for registered nurses preparing for pediatric nursing certification. Aligned with the ANCC Pediatric Nursing Board Certification (PED-BC) exam and informed by the PNCB Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) blueprint, the course provides the clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and exam-level decision-making needed to support certification success and high-quality pediatric care. Please refer to the learning objectives at the beginning of each module for the specific knowledge and skills addressed in that section.
About the Author/Presenter
Shirley Aycock, DNP, RN, is a Registered Nurse who has spent the majority of her nursing career serving in a variety of leadership roles. Over the past several years her leadership focus has shifted from managing acute care adult medical-surgical units to oversight of educational endeavors within the acute care hospital environment. She serves as Lead Nurse Planner, responsible for the planning, development, and evaluation of education activities for continuing nurse education and oversight of the Provider Unit status.
She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from University of Texas at Arlington, a Master of Science in Nursing Administration from University of Texas at Tyler, and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Rush University in Chicago, Illinois.
Shirley serves as adjunct faculty for East Texas Baptist University, LeTourneau University and Howard Payne University Schools of Nursing.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Nursing
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