What education is needed inorder to become a pediatric registered nurse

The typical path is to enroll in a "Bachelors of Science in Nursing" (BSN) program directly after high school. That program will take roughly four years and if all goes well you will graduate ready to start your career. The degree you need to be an RN specializing in Pediatric medicine is no different from the degree for other RNs, with the exception that in your BSN program you will want to declare a "concentration" in Pediatrics and select some courses which are appropriate for that concentration (different schools may use different names for the idea of a concentration). When you enroll in your BSN program it's a good idea to speak with an academic advisor about your interest in pediatrics and ask them to help you figure out which courses you would want to take.

There is a second path to consider, depending on your circumstances. You may select to do an associate's degree in nursing first, and then begin working while you do schooling on the side to gain your BSN.

Lastly, a word of caution here: As I've spoken with nurses and hospital administrators in various parts of the country, I'm beginning to notice differences in local hiring practices. You need to keep in mind that there is no foolproof way to know what the job market will look like in your city four years from now. You need to make a point to stay on top of the local news, and constantly invest in your network in the healthcare field, do you don't get blindsided when you graduate.

Disclaimer: I'm not a registered nurse. If a registered nurse says otherwise, you should trust their perspective more than mine. I'm sharing this piece of advice only because I've now spoken to dozens of nurses through CareerVillage.org about how they became nurses.

I can verify that you Do need a 4 year degree in nursing. Hospitals are letting go of those with only 2 year, Associates Degree. Instead, they hire Medical Aids for less money. The RN comes in to provide particular treatment that ad Medical Tech cannot do. There still is a shortage of nurses but is some areas, it is difficult to get your first job. So, you may need to mover to where the jobs are. The growing population from RNs though is to work in nursing homes or assisted living facilities.

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