TRANSITIONAL RESOURCESThe Society of Pediatric Nurses is committed to supporting the role of the pediatric nurse in the facilitation of transitioning adolescents and emerging adults (AEA) from pediatric to adult care, especially those with disabilities and/or special health care needs. This page helps pediatric nurses find appropriate resources to utilize as they transition their patients. Transition ChecklistThe transition checklist (December 2017) provides a valuable tool for pediatric nurses to facilitate the transition of AEA into adult care settings. SPN encourages users to adapt the list to meet the needs of individual institutions and the AEA they serve. DownloadAdditional ResourcesSubject matter experts have compiled the following resources for pediatric nurses that contain helpful tools that can adjust to particular practice settings and institutions. Transition Readiness ToolsTransition readiness tools provide a method of assessing self-management and related competencies for adolescents and emerging adults. Helpful Websites and ArticlesThis list contains various transition references useful to pediatric nurses. Employment WebsitesEmployment references to assist individuals with disabilities to fully understand their rights and protections in seeking, obtaining, and retaining employment. |