Pediatric Priorities: Firearm Safety and Health Care Transition (Pediatric SIG)

During the 2023 AAACN conference, attendees of the Pediatric Special Interest Group (SIG) session were asked to identify topics they viewed as most critical to their nursing practice in pediatric ambulatory care. This survey, along with a review of historical SIG community posts, aided the SIG advisory committee in collating topics of high concern for ambulatory care pediatric nurses. Two of the identified topics are covered in a rapid-fire format during this session, healthcare transition: pediatric to adult and influencing gun safety in the community to reduce pediatric injuries. Exemplars from two distinct pediatric organizations dedicated to addressing these critical needs will be shared.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 4/6/2026.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to report increased knowledge regarding tools and approaches for addressing two pediatric priorities in ambulatory care practice: addressing firearm safety promotion and supporting transition of care for adolescent patients approaching adulthood.