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Pediatric Nursing

 

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These nurses specialize in the care and treatment of young patients ranging in age from infancy to late teens. They may specialize in areas such as immunology or oncology.

Jacquelyn L.

Detroit, MI
RN, BSN; Pediatrics

As a child I was diagnosed with cancer and was treated at the University of Michigan Hospital. The nurses not only provided me with excellent medical care, they also addressed the ...

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Description:

What is Pediatric Nursing?

Articles:

The Wonder Years

Healthy Futures

Pediatric Nursing: From the Playroom to the Boardroom

Los Angeles RNs' Pediatric Disaster Plan

Evaluating Children for Concussion

Organizations:

American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association

Society of Pediatric Nurses

Northeast Pediatric Cardiology Nurses Association

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

Society of Pediatric Nurses

The Initiative for Pediatric Palliative Care

National Association of Children’s Hospitals

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