Conquer the CHPPN Exam: Study Guide for the Certified Hospice and Palliative Pediatric Nurse Exam Covering Patient Assessment, Pain Management, Symptom Management, and Professional Practice

Conquer the CHPPN Exam provides a comprehensive review for candidates preparing for the Certified Hospice and Palliative Pediatric Nurse examination. The guide covers pediatric hospice and palliative care principles, growth and development, family-centered care, goals of care, shared decision making, anticipatory planning, psychosocial and spiritual assessment, disease progression, prognostication, pediatric pain physiology and assessment, opioid therapy, pediatric dosing, nonpharmacologic pain management, and integrative therapies.

Further chapters address symptom assessment, respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms, fatigue and sleep disturbances, nutrition and feeding support, skin and wound care, seizures, delirium, anxiety, depression and grief, communication with children and families, ethical and legal issues, interdisciplinary care, care across settings, final-days and post-death care, bereavement, professional well-being, patient safety, hospice eligibility and concurrent care, legacy building, certification review, clinical pearls, and a Knowledge Check.