Erika Said:

Pediatric Nurse?

We Answered:

Step1Earn your certification as registered nurse or earn a 4-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, or BSN. Requirements vary by state, so you'll want to consult your state board of nursing for regulations in the area where you live.
Step2Sit for and pass the certification exam administered by your state. You must complete all academic course work before you can sit for the exam, which can be an Associate degree or a Bachelor's degree.
Step3Get a job in a hospital with a pediatrics department or in a clinical setting where pediatric patients are cared for. Most nursing schools do not have a specialized degree in pediatrics, so it isn't until you enter the field that you can actually become a specialized pediatric nurse.
Step4Enroll in a pediatric internship program at the hospital or clinic where you work to get an in-depth look at the field firsthand. It is in this position that you will learn the specific skills necessary to become a pediatric nurse. You can expect to spend 3 months to 1 year in an internship, although no set time is standard in this field.
Step5Take classes that will augment your pediatric medical training while in college. Child psychology classes will help you learn to communicate with sick children and family psychology classes can help you learn to communicate effectively with frightened parents.
Step6Graduate nursing school, complete your internship or other specialized training, then sit for the Certified Pediatric Nurse Exam. The CPN can be taken once you've gotten the classroom education and on-the-job training required for a career in pediatrics.
Step7Get advanced training by taking courses from the American Heart Association like Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Step8Attend conferences and seminars regularly to keep abreast of the latest developments in pediatric care and medical technology.
Step9Join professional organizations for pediatric specialists such as the Society for Pediatric Nurses (see Resources below).

Melissa Said:

Pros and Cons of being an elementary school teacher vs Pediatric nurse.?

We Answered:

teacher- you have the childs mind in your hands so to speak
pediatric nurse- you have the childs LIFE in your hands

Jimmy Said:

What are requirements of a Pediatric Nurse?

We Answered:

You need to enroll in a college that offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. The first 2 years you'll take the basic classes. Mid term of the second year you'll have to apply for the Nursing Program. They will review your grades and hopefully you'll be accepted to the program. For the next 2 years you'll have both classroom work and clinicals at the hospital. Your training will be for general nursing, covering all fields, including Pediatric Nursing. Once you become a nurse you'll simply apply at Pediatrician offices or hospitals that have openings in the Pediatric Dept For your first job you will do a paid Internship working closely with an experienced Pediatric nurse for a few weeks.