laquaysha crumity 4/19/11. a pediatric nurse provide care to infants, children and adolescents....
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Pediatric Nurse
Laquaysha Crumity
4/19/11
The CareerA Pediatric Nurse provide care to
infants, children and adolescents.After graduating from nursing school (at a college, university, or hospital)
with either an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing, they take an exam called the NCLEX to become licensed
as a registered nurse (RN).
LocationThis setting could be a hospital
clinic, school, doctor's office, emergency room, hospital floor
or intensive care unit.
Hours WorkDepends if you are hired full time or part time.
If you are hired full time, it is most likely you will work whenever the office is open.
If you are hired part time it could be anywhere from 1-4 days a week depending on the Pediatricians you work for.
Education Requirements
•Nursing Diploma Programs
•Associate Degrees in Nursing (ASN or ADN)
•Bachelor's Degrees in Nursing (BSN)
•Degrees in Nursing (BSN to MSN)
Yearly Income
$55,496
Intangible RewardsIt's the children that makes the job so rewarding for me. I love working with babies. Helping them and making sure they stay healthy and safe.
Citations•Author Unknown . “Become a pediatric nurse.” 2002-2011. All Nursing Schools. 19 April 2011.http://www.allnursingschools.com/nursing-.
•Author Unknown .” Your Future in Pediatric Nursing.” 2010. Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. 19 April 2011http://www.pncb.org/ptistore/control/about/forstudents