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Karen Jackson, NP

Bio

Karen Jackson, NP is a pediatrics nurse practitioner in Sandy, Utah. She practices at Intermountain Healthcare's Mountain View Pediatrics, which is located on the campus of Alta View Hospital.

Karen is board certified in pediatric nursing and earned her bachelor's and master's degrees at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.

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  • Intermountain Healthcare

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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Pediatric Nursing:
    New Treatment For Head Lice?

    WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) -- A new topical lotion may offer parents a faster, more effective way to get rid of head lice.

    Researchers report that just one treatment of topical ivermectin, an insecticide, kept almost three-quarters of treated children lice-free two weeks after ...Full Article

  • Karen Jackson, NP
    Karen Jackson, NP of Intermountain Healthcare answered:
    As a parent, how can I help my child or teen solve a problem?
    When I help children and teenagers solve problems, I use what's called a strength-based approach. The first part of that really is looking at the child's strengths and what they do really well in their lives. We really concentrate on that. The second thing I do if they're having a problem...  Full Post
  • Karen Jackson, NP
    Karen Jackson, NP of Intermountain Healthcare answered:
    What are the best methods for disciplining a toddler?
    I think you have to be pretty firm with a toddler, and I think this is a good time to start using logical consequences. So for instance, if you have a toddler that's riding a trike, and the rule is that you need to wear a helmet when you ride your trike, then you've set that rule up. The...  Full Post
  • Karen Jackson, NP
    Karen Jackson, NP of Intermountain Healthcare answered:
    How can I get my baby to sleep through the night?
    At 2 months, children just typically don't sleep through the night, but at 4 months they are neurologically mature enough to sleep through the night. I recommend at 2 months that parents start getting a good bedtime routine in, that they get their child rocked and fed and sung to, and then...  Full Post