how can i work my way upto being a nurs

Hi Joshlynn,

Step 1: Earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

While an associate's degree is sufficient to become a registered nurse (RN), a bachelor's degree program in nursing prepares you for career advancement and for opportunities in more specialized nursing areas. You'll study pharmacology, medical terminology, healthcare systems, anatomy, physiology, psychology and health assessment.

Step 2: Complete a Clinical Experience

Many undergraduate degree programs include clinical practica in nursing. This experience allows you to practice common nursing duties and patient care skills. You'll learn common medical terms and coding used in hospitals and physicians' offices.

Step 3: Become Certified as a Nurse

The first step to becoming a certified pediatric nurse is to become a registered nurse (RN). The National Council of State Boards of Nursing provides the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN (to become a licensed practical nurse) licensing examinations. You can sit for this exam at any Pearson VUE testing center; locations can be found on the Pearson VUE website (www9.pearsonvue.com).

Step 4: Earn a Master's Degree

If you're interested in becoming an advanced-practice pediatric nursing practitioner (PNP), you'll need to continue your education through a master's degree program in pediatric care. PNPs' jobs differ from those of pediatric nurses, in that PNPs perform much more advanced procedures, and they wore more closely with physicians than do pediatric RNs. Some colleges offer different pediatric programs in acute nursing or primary care. This program teaches you the essentials of working with children and adolescents. Not only will you focus on the basics of nursing, but you'll also learn about the illnesses and diseases children are commonly diagnosed with. Health promotion skills are also essential to your education. You'll also complete a clinical with a pediatric care unit.

Step 5: Become Certified

To earn the Certified Pediatric Nurse designation, you'll need to be a licensed RN, and you'll have to prove that you've worked in a pediatric nursing capacity for at least 1800 hours during the past two years. PNP certification is available in both primary care and acute care, and for this level you'll need to hold RN licensure and be a graduate of a master's or doctoral degree-level PNP program. The ANCC's certifications are similar, and they have requirements comparable to the PNCB's certifications.

In: http://learn.org/articles/Pediatric_Nursing_How_to_Become_a_Pediatric_Nurse_in_5_Steps.html

All the best!