Neurology and Neurosurgery Specific Care of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Patient 3.18.26

March 18, 2026

This session covers common seizure types and treatments, shunt devices and surgical approaches, and typical side effects in pediatric brain tumor patients. Participants will apply this knowledge through a case study to practice effective family education during a surgical stay.

Target Audience

Nurses

Learning Objectives

  1. Understand the common types of seizures and treatments used for pediatric brain tumor patients
  2. Understand the different types of shunt devices and surgical approaches used in pediatric brain tumor patients
  3. Identify common side effects for pediatric brain tumor patients
  4. Demonstrate effective family education for a surgical stay by completing a case study
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 2.00 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 2.00 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
Course opens: 
02/20/2026
Course expires: 
05/17/2026
Event starts: 
03/18/2026 - 8:30am EDT
Event ends: 
03/18/2026 - 10:30am EDT
Part of: 
Neuro-Oncology Nursing Fellowship (2026)
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Course Director(s)

Megan Iaconelli, MSN, RN, CPN, CPHON

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

John Myseros, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Anne Vasiliadis, Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Acute Care

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Children's National Hospital 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. Children’s National Hospital Accreditation Provider# 4008362.

Credit Designation Statement

Nurses: Children’s National Hospital designates this activity for a maximum of 2.0 Live ANCC contact hours. 

Available Credit

  • 2.00 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 2.00 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 2.00 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
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