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Tramalia Monroe Ed 4 Careers 2 4 th hr Health science Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents)
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Description of Career. A pediatric nurse is a registered nurse and nurse practitioner with advanced training in pediatrics and can provide nursing care to infants, children and adolescents.
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Tasks Perform physical exams Develop treatment plans Provide education to patients family. Provide treatment Provide medication
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tools/technology Stethoscope Blood pressure Cuff Pocket scope Needles Pediatric pain scale Word processing software Spreadsheet software Suction kits
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knowledge Biology Mathematics English Chemistry
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Work Abilities Assisting and caring for others Getting information Making decisions and solving problems
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Abilities Oral Comprehension- the ability to listen to and understand into and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Speech Clarity- The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
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Requirements Must be the age of 17 minimum Delivery of school physicals Routine developmental screenings Diagnosis and treatment of common childhood illnesses
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How do you start off in career??and potential employers Registered Nurses, earn a master of science in nursing {MSN{ Degree that includes specialized course work in pediatrics. Be recognized as an advanced APN by your state board of nursing. Become certified as a CPN.
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Salary $23.71hr $49,300 annual
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