tramalia monroe ed 4 careers 2 4 th hr health science pediatric nurse practitioner (nursing care to...
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Tramalia M
onroe
Ed 4 Careers 2
4 th hr
Health science Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
(nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents)
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.
Tasks
• Perform physical exams• Develop treatment plans• Provide education to patients family. • Provide treatment • Provide medication
tools/technology
• Stethoscope • Blood pressure Cuff• Pocket scope • Needles• Pediatric pain scale Word processing software• Spreadsheet software • Suction kits
knowledge
• Biology• Mathematics• English• Chemistry
Work Abilities • Assisting and caring for others• Getting information • Making decisions and solving problems
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.
Requirements
• Must be the age of 17 minimum• Delivery of school physicals • Routine developmental screenings• Diagnosis and treatment of common childhood illnesses
How do you start off in career??andpotential 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.
Salary
• $23.71hr • $49,300 annual