Posted on July 18, 2024

To support the first-year training of an Advanced Practical Nurse (APN) as s/he is specially trained and educated in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP). CSH is the only facility in the country with a DBP Program which evaluates and addresses mental health concerns and issues for youth. Currently, children are waiting an average of 12 months for a DBP evaluation due to a shortage of healthcare providers within this area of specialty. Through training and educating APNs in the diagnosis and management of various developmental conditions, they can innovatively treat many more children annually and decrease the wait time which averages 12 months for an evaluation. Each APN trainee is contracted with CSH for 3 years to ensure that their training and education will have a significant impact on the care of CSH patients. Upon completion, the APN will be able to identify and treat disorders of behavior and development throughout childhood and adolescence, as well as work collaboratively with the healthcare team to meet the comprehensive needs of their DBP patients.