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Caring for children with endocrine conditions

  • Peer reviewed
  • Certificate
  • Learning time: 02 hrs
  • Last updated: 2019
  • Link to RCNi Revalidation Portfolio

This learning module is aimed at informing and educating children's nurse about children with long-term endocrine conditions. It introduces the role of the children's endocrine nurse in caring for children and families undergoing investigations to identify specific problems associated with pituitary, adrenal and thyroid glands. Children diagnosed specifically with growth hormone deficiency or congenital hypothyroidism are also discussed.

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Please note that information provided by RCNi Learning is not sufficient to ensure competence in the skill. Assessment of competence should take place in line with local practice. Practice should always align with local protocols and procedures, latest guidelines and any regulatory code. All modules should currently be viewed together with available national and local Covid-19 guidelines. For advice, go to www.rcn.org.uk/covid-19/rcn-position

Kate Davies, Senior lecturer in children’s nursing, London South Bank University Research nurse in paediatric endocrinology, Institute of Child Health, London.
Jacqueline Collin, Lecturer, King’s College London.


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