Online Program
Piecing Together the Complex ADHD Puzzle for School Nurses
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Cost: $ 25.00
Contact Hours 1.25
Objectives:
After viewing the presentation, the learner should be able to:
- Provide a brief understanding of what treatment for complex ADHD entails
- Identify Key characteristics, epidemiology and risk factors of ADHD
- Recognize differences between ADHD and comorbid masquerading conditions
- Apply knowledge of ADHD diagnosis and management, including comorbid conditions, to help create educational strategies tailored to support the students’ success in the classroom and beyond.
Presenter:
Matthew Hickling, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with a diverse background in nursing leadership, developmental pediatrics, school health, and acute pediatric care. He currently serves as Medical Director for a school district in New York State, where he leads system-wide initiatives to improve student health, emergency preparedness, chronic disease management, and special education services. Under his leadership, the district earned Project ADAM Heart Safe School designation and implemented a full suite of evidence-based health protocols.
Matthew began his career in pediatric intensive care, oncology, and emergency medicine before expanding into developmental-behavioral pediatrics and leadership. He also provides clinical care for children with ADHD, Autism, and complex behavioral health needs, while also bridging gaps between medical systems, schools, and community resources.
A passionate educator and mentor, Matthew teaches at Russell Sage College and Maria College and has guided future nurse leaders through academic and clinical roles. He serves on the Board of Directors for the New York State Association of School Nurses (NYSASN) and presents nationally on school health innovation, leadership, workforce development, developmental pediatrics, and emergency response planning.
Matthew’s work is grounded in collaboration, compassion, and advocacy. He is dedicated to empowering nurses to lead system-wide change.
Presenter Disclosure Statement:None of the planners for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
At this time, none of the presenters for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. If relevant financial relationships are identified, this information will be shared with learners prior to the educational activity.
Continuing Education Information:
Northeastern University School of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Provider Number 2019U003