Pediatric Nurse
Lauren Andrew
Facts
Preforms things such as
- cares for infants through late teens
- checks for injuries and illnesses
- physical examinations
- checking vital signs
- taking blood, urine and orders diagnostic tests
Working Conditions
- doctors offices
- hospitals
- clinics
- surgical centers
- schools
Salary
The salary for a pediatric nurse is usually 48,000-68,000. If experienced they could receive up to 100,000 annually.
Education
To become a pediatric nurse you have to receive a certification as a registered nurse (RN), And then move on to get your bachelor of science in nursing degree (BSN). This can be done fully at a 4-year university or you could attend a community college for two years to receive your RN and then transfer to get your BSN.
http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/career/147/pediatric_nurse
Campaign For Nursing's Future - Pediatric Nurses