Pediatric Nurse
Be a nurse for infants, children and adolescences!
What is a pediatric nurse?
Pediatric registered nurses (RNs) are nurses who focus on the medical needs and treatment of infants, children and adolescents. Their specialized training allows them to provide young patients and their families with emotional support and medical care.
Work Environment
Being a pediatric nurse, you work around kids and parents in many different conditions.
Is school required? And how long?
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).
Benefits of being a pediatric nurse
- The job is very flexible, and you can choose your shifts. The hours you work depends where you work and what you do. (Usually 8 to 12 hours 5 days a week.)
- Being a pediatric nurse will benefit you personally because it can increase your mood
- You will be able to benefit as someone helping the community become great
- The kids will feel secure for you being their nurse because of your educational experience
Challenges of being a pediatric nurse
- Being stressed
- Being in the risk of catching an infectious disease
- Experiencing the death of a child
- Dealing with stressed parents and patients
Salary + Growth/Promotions
Pediatric nurses earn $48,000 to $68,000 a year. Pediatric nursing is like most nursing specialties in that demand is high and expected to grow. High demand will likely lead to career advancement and pay increases for RNs who can deliver great care to kids. Many pediatric nurses start out as hospital staff nurses or working in private physician's offices, treating everything from minor injuries to chronic conditions such as asthma or diabetes. As they gain knowledge and experience, they can move up by focusing on a specialized area of pediatric care or advancing to supervisory positions.