Pediatric CCRN Review Course 2026
LIVE IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL COURSE

Friday, March 20, 2026, and Monday, March 23, 2026.
Overview and Target Audience
This live and virtual course is designed for nurses in the pediatric critical care setting who are interested in furthering their education and helps prepare them to take the pediatric CCRN exam.
Learner Outcome
After attending this educational event, participants will report increased knowledge and confidence in being prepared for the CCRN exam.
Further Information
For questions or more information, contact event coordinators:
Kimberly Howe
PICU Clinical Education Specialist
[email protected] or 720-777-0727
Steph Stanislaw
PICU Clinical Education Specialist
[email protected] or 720-777-1880
Additional Information
| Attachment | Size |
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| 447.08 KB |
| AGENDA Day 1 | Friday, March 20, 2026 |
| 7:30 a.m. | Check-in |
| 7:45 | Intro to AACN and CCRN Certification |
| 8:00 | Cardiovascular Katie McGinnis |
| 10:00 | Break |
| 10:15 | Gastrointestinal Richard Kluender |
| 11:30 | Lunch (on your own) |
| 12:15 p.m. | Endocrine Amy Smith |
| 1:30 | Professional Caring & Ethical Practice Laurel Derose & Kim Howe |
| 2:00 | Break |
| 2:15 | Renal Sarah Franz |
| 3:15 | Pulmonary Part One Laurel Derose |
| AGENDA Day 2 | Monday, March 23, 2026 |
| 8:45 a.m. | Check-in |
| 9:15 | Pulmonary Part 2 Laura Aquadro |
| 10:45 | Neurology Heather Hammett |
| 11:45 | Lunch (on your own) |
| 12:30 p.m. | Multisystem Heather Hammett |
| 2:30 | Break |
| 2:45 | Hematology/Oncology Kim Lowdon |
| 4:00 | Break |
| 4:15 | Behavior, Pain, and Sedation Stephanie Stanislaw |
| 4:45 | Wrap up and evaluation |
| 5:00 | Adjourn |
This activity will take place at Children's Hospital Colorado in the Medical Conference and Education Center on the 2nd floor.
Laura Aquadro, BSN, RN, CCRN
Clinical Nurse
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Children's Hospital Colorado
Laurel DeRose, BSN, RN, CCRN
Clinical Nurse II
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Children's Hospital Colorado
Sarah Franz BSN, RN
Clinical Program Manager
CRRT Program
Children's Hospital Colorado
Heather Hammett, MSN, RN, CNRN, CCRN
Clinical Nurse IV, Neurosciences Liaison
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Kimberly Howe, MSN, RN, CCRN
Clinical Education Specialist
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Children's Hospital Colorado
Richard Kluender, BSN, RN, CCRN
Clinical Nurse III, Liver Transplant Liaison
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Kimberly Lowdon, MSN, RN, CPHON
Clinical Education Specialist
Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Katie McGinnis MSN, RN, CCRN
Clinical Education Specialist
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Children's Hospital Colorado
Amy Smith, BSN, RN, CPN, CCRN
Clinical Nurse IV
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Stephanie Stanislaw, MSN, RN, CCRN
Clinical Education Specialist
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Children's Hospital Colorado
Maureen Watt, MSN, RN, CCRN
Clinical Nurse IV, Clinical Resource Nurse
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Children’s Hospital Colorado is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering for 13.0 nursing contact hours is provided by Children’s Hospital Colorado. An evaluation with intent to change practice must be completed within 14-days to obtain a certificate.
Financial Disclosure
Planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
Available Credit
- 13.00 Attendance
- 13.00 NCPD
Price
For questions or to still enroll, reach out to [email protected].

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