Pediatric Nurse
Providing care to infants, children and adolescents
Basic Info
Daily Task:
- Assist Doctors
- Checking vital signs
- Drawing blood
- Giving vaccinations
- Taking patient histories during visits
Education/Training Requirements:
- Complete an undergraduate degree
- 4 years of medical school
- 3-7 year internship/ residency
- Medical licensing
Preferred Job Skills:
- Critical thinking skills
- Compassion
- Attention to detail
- Patience
- Calm under pressure
- Communication skills
Job Outlook:
- 18% increase in jobs between 2012-2022
Salary:
- $175,000 a year
Work Environment:
- Majority of the time is spent in clinics
- 17% work in hospitals not clinics
- Working individually, mostly in groups
Career Connections:
- Online
- High school
- Neighborhood
High School Preparation Requirments
Related Courses:
- Physical Science
- Biology
- Health
Extra-Curricular Activities:
- Medical Careers
- Science Classes
- Health Classes
Work/ Volunteer Experience:
- Working in clinics
- Volunteering at blood drives
References:
- Schooling
- Community
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