Gene Said:

Pediatric nursing?

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Depending upon where and how much work experience, approximately 50,000/year

Josephine Said:

For pediatric nursing..?

We Answered:

Try allnurses.com for answers to your question.

Btw, no one will give you their name, workplace and work number, that is a little invasive and just too much information to be giving a stranger online.

Good luck!

Veronica Said:

What does a pediatric nurse do?

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Pediatrics is the branch of medicine concerned with the growth, development, and care of children ranging in age from newborns to teenagers. A pediatric nurse must meet the child's physical, safety, and emotional needs while working with the parents. The ease of your job, be it in a doctor's office or hospital ,would depend upon the employers along with your attitude. Depending on what part of the country you live would also determine the salary, but a ballpark figure for an RN pediatric nurse starting out should be from $17 to $20 dollars an hour, so depending upon how many hours you work in a pay period would determine your yearly salary.

Roberto Said:

If i get a bsn in nursing to become an rn in pediatric oncology and then?

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Sorry to tell you, it doesn't work that way. Most BSN nurses can't even land a job right now, and it will only get worse. I'm a nurse and getting out of the field. There are no jobs and it's incredibly stressful/miserable. The pay is NOT high like people think it is. The government has brainwashed us into believing that there is a nursing shortage in order to create TONS of nurses and bring down the price on healthcare. Research it if you don't believe me.

Nursing--the biggest mistake you will ever make. Don't google "I hate nursing". It's sad to see how other nurses feel.

Paula Said:

Can anyone tell me about becoming a Pediatric Nurse Practioner? salary? work enviornment? schooling?

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Nurse Practitioner

Working Conditions

Nurse practitioners work in many diverse settings, such as community health centers, hospital outpatient clinics, family practice departments, drop-in centers, and assisted living facilities.

They usually work indoors in offices and treatment rooms. Sometimes they travel to clients’ homes.

Nurse practitioners may work one-on-one with patients or as part of a team with doctors and other health care providers.

They may come into contact with infectious diseases. Dealing with clients’ problems can also be mentally stressful, and nurse practitioners need to be able to handle this kind of stress.

Nurse practitioners usually work a 5 day, 40 hour week. Occasionally, shift work may be required, or they may be on-call if patients call in with questions or get sick. During busy periods, they might have to work overtime.


Education & Training

Generally, to become a nurse practitioner, you must first complete a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Then, you must pass the exams that allow you to become a registered nurse (RN). After gaining clinical working experience as an RN, you must take additional nurse practitioner training. Most people work as an RN for at least 2 years before applying to a nurse practitioner program.

Nurse practitioner programs lead to a master’s degree, and generally last between 1 and 2 years. Many programs also give students the option of studying on a part-time basis. Students complete both classroom study and supervised clinical work. Applicants who already have a master’s degree in nursing can enter a post-master’s certificate program.

Admission requirements vary slightly by program, so it’s a good idea to contact the school you’re interested in for specific information.

Certification is available in a number of different specialty areas, including pediatrics, gerontology, acute care, and family practice. Applicants are required to write an exam set by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Although certification is not required, it can be helpful in the job market.

Many states require nurse practitioners to obtain a license to practice. This generally involves passing a state licensing exam.

Earnings

Earnings for nurse practitioners vary depending on location, employer, education, and experience. Higher levels of education typically lead to higher salaries.

Salaries for full-time nurse practitioners can range anywhere from about $35,000 to more than $100,000 a year. Average earnings across the country are approximately $70,000 a year. Those who own their own practices tend to earn higher salaries than other nurse practitioners.

Part-time nurse practitioners are usually paid on an hourly basis, and the amount they earn in a year depends on the number of hours they work and their rate of pay. The average hourly wage for nurse practitioners is approximately $34.

Nurse practitioners who work full-time usually receive benefits, such as paid vacation, sick leave, dental insurance, and a pension. Many employers also pay nurse practitioners’ liability insurance and pay for them to attend continuing education courses.



Level of Experience

Entry Wage
$30.22
$62,850 a year

Median Wage
$35.23
$73,280 a year

Experienced Wage
$42.29
$87,960 a year

Carolyn Said:

Pediatric Nursing?

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I've always wanted to be a nurse, particularly that of children. Can anyone tell me how long this would take?

A BSN will take you four to five years. You want to get that degree for your entry into practice. You will do a pediatric rotation as part of your basic education. I am not aware of any programs where you could specialize in pediatric nursing as an undergraduate. But you would be prepared to apply for a job on a pediatric unit after graduation. Unless you are 100% certain that you will only want to work in peds, I would recommend doing a year of adult med/surg nursing first. Otherwise, you may find it difficult to move out of pediatrics at a later date.

average salary?

This depends largely on what part of the country you live in, with NE & the west coast paying better than the south or SE. Nurses can command 100K/year in some areas, esp if you work off shifts & do charge, both of which add a couple of dollars/hour to your base rate.

payment for schooling?

Cost for education also varies widely, from a state community college to a private college. Scholarships & loans are possible.

anything really???

Be prepared for school to take an extra year because of all of the pre-reqs. It is hard work to get through a nursing curriculum, with clinical rotations taking up many more hours than your roomate majoring in fine arts will be spending in class.

Furthermore, does anyone know any good school specializing in that area in NY (not Upstate)?

Can't help you there, sorry. Generally specialization is a grad school thing.

Good luck - nursing is a wonderful career.

Stella Said:

if i get a bsn in nursing to become an rn in pediatric oncology and then?

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Sorry, it doesn't work that way. There are no nursing jobs. I have BSN grads and MSN grads...they can't even find a job..and things will only get worse.

Look into a more respectable field. YOu will thank me in the future.