Pediatric Nurses work with patients from infancy to young adulthood, giving developmental screenings, immunizations, and treating common illnesses like chicken pox and tonsillitis. They work closely with family doctors, pediatricians and other nurses, to provide preventative as well as critical care. As a Pediatric Nurse, you’ll also teach your patients’ parents and family members how to prevent childhood diseases, and about proper nutrition for growth and development.
Things You'll Do:
- Conduct routine check-ups
- Give immunizations
- Counsel patients and family members
Your job characteristics:
- Multifaceted
- Structured
- Patient-facing
How You'll Get There
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Get YourNursing Diploma, Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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Take courses in child health and psychology in order to prepare for work in pediatrics.
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Pass YourTake courses in child health and psychology in order to prepare for work in pediatrics.
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You can start working as a Registered Nurse, getting experience in pediatrics.
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Get YourPediatric Nurse certification through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
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You can also get advanced certifications in specific pediatric specialties, such as emergency nursing, acute care, primary care, and behavioral and mental health.
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Become aCertified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
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Meet
Jacquelynread her story
Pediatric Nurse, BS/BSN
As a child I was diagnosed with cancer and was treated at the University of Michigan Hospital.
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Jennylynderead her story
Geriatric Nurse, RN
I became a Certified Nursing Assistant at the age of 16, after obtaining my Girl Scout Gold Award by arranging...
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How Much You
Can Makean average salary of
$36K - $47Kfind salary by stateWhat Else You
Can Expect- An understanding of children’s different emotional needs will help in treating young patients, as you’ll be able to put them at ease and help them understand their condition.
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