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Where Do I Begin To Be A Pediatric Nurse Practitioner?

What can I start doing at my age to prepare? I'm 15 years old and have been looking to be a pediatric nurse practitioner. I know this career needs dedication and hard work, which I'm willing to put in, but I don't know where to begin.

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Beverly’s Answer

Hi Ella,
I am happy to hear you are looking into a career in nursing. Since you are still in high school, there are steps you can take now toward your goal.
Best wishes in your career journey toward becoming an excellent nurse practitioner!
Beverly

Beverly recommends the following next steps:

Look into volunteering at a local hospital or clinic where you can work with children.
See if your school has a club that will help you to connect to volunteer and learning opportunities toward your goal.
Take classes that will help you to enter college pre-nursing programs. Biology, Chemistry, Intermediate Algebra, Psychology, Sociology and even Physics will give you the preparation you will need to apply to colleges for entry into pre-nursing or nursing.
Speak to pediatric nurses and nurse practitioners to find out how they achieved their career and also ask about the positive aspects as well as the challenges in the field.
Look into colleges with the help of your high school guidance counselor. See if there are some programs that match your goal.
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