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Description:
Pediatric Nurses provide care to children and adolescents.
The Pediatric Nurse focuses on the mental and physical aspect
of health and illness. Health promotion, disease prevention
and helping with management of physical and mental disabilities
are just some of the duties of the Pediatric Nurse.
Diagnoses:
Acute
and chronic problems; ear, nose and throat infections; asthma;
development problems.
Characteristics:
Making a difference in the life of a child, teaching, building
strong relationships.
Skills:
Love
of children, stress management, people skills.
Education:
RN
with AD, or BSN
Employers:
Hospitals,
clinics, community facilities and home care agencies.
Publications:
Journals
Certification:
Certifying
Agencies
Associations:
State
Boards of Nursing
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