Pediatric nurse
By: Jordan Crane
Description
A pediatric nurse provides and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about many different health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members. The patients are usually children and adolescents.
Tasks and responsibilities
They provide healthcare for adolescents and children, and provide emotional care.
Education and training
Nurses usually take one of three education paths: a bachelor's degree in nursing, an associate’s degree in nursing, or a diploma from an approved nursing program. Registered nurses must also be licensed.
Job skills
speaking skills
compassion
critical thinking skillsJob outlook
Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 19 percent from 2012 to 2022. The rate is growing because diabetes and obesity; and demand for healthcare services from the baby boomer population, as they live longer and more active lives.
Salary $$$$$
$65,470 a year
Work environment
Nurses work in hospitals, physicians' offices, home health care services, and nursing care facilities. Others work in correctional facilities, and schools
Career connections
High school preparation
Post-secondary plan
-DePaul
-Loyola
-North park university
Those are the main colleges that practice nursing