Childhood obesity impacts a child's psychological and physiological health. The rate of childhood obesity continues to increase annually with nearly 20% of children in the United States being diagnosed as obese. Although nurses can provide education and early interventions, many do not. Nurses cite various rationales for their lack of intervention, including complex communication with parents and a lack of in-depth understanding of the topic. This study's purpose is to identify if providing education on communication strategies and care plans related to prevention and management of childhood obesity will increase nursing knowledge, confidence, and patient-centered interventions. The theoretical framework of this study is based on Humanistic Nursing Theory. This theory emphasizes the therapeutic relationship between a nurse and patient and the importance of a patient's self-actualization. Nurses in a pediatric primary care office, specializing in the treatment of obese children, will complete a pre and post survey evaluating their level of knowledge, confidence, and active interventions. Between the pre and post survey, nurses will be provided with education on the prevention and management of childhood obesity and strategies to mitigate communication barriers. The research's outcomes will determine the effectiveness of education on nursing intervention and provide information to assist with future research on enhancing interventions to care for children with obesity. 

Keywords: Childhood Obesity, Nursing Interventions, Nursing Confidence, Communication Strategies, Education, Nursing