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how can i prepare to be a nurse?
what schools, information, majors, etc do i need to attend to before going to college for being a pediatric nurse?
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Isabella obtaining a nursing degree is the first step you'll need to becoming a pediatric nurse. You can earn either a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) or an associate degree in nursing (ADN). If you’re deciding between an ADN vs. BSN, note that a BSN degree generally takes four years, and an ADN takes two to three. BSN graduates tend to receive more advanced job opportunities down the line as well. Once you’ve earned a degree, you’ll take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Every prospective nurse in the U.S. is required to pass this exam.
The next step to becoming a pediatric nurse is getting licensed. How to become an Registered Nurse (RN) depends on the state where you plan to practice. Then you'll need to gain pediatric nursing experience. Gaining clinical experience is a vital component to becoming a pediatric nurse. It’s recommended to obtain at least two years of working as an RN. Though not required, many RNs also opt to become certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB).
Once you have gained some experience, you can pursue specialized training toward a certificate in pediatric nursing. Or you may choose to earn a master’s degree in nursing to become a pediatric nurse practitioner or a clinical nurse specialist in pediatrics. Pediatric nurse practitioners are allowed to make diagnoses, prescribe medication and manage care. To become a pediatric nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist, you have to take an exam and meet state certification and continuing education requirements.
In addition to nursing knowledge and practical skills, pediatric nurses must have the ability to form rapid connections with their juvenile patients. Children are often afraid to go to the doctor, so the pediatric nurse must be able to dispel that fear and quickly earn the child’s trust Isabella.
Hope this was useful Isabella
The next step to becoming a pediatric nurse is getting licensed. How to become an Registered Nurse (RN) depends on the state where you plan to practice. Then you'll need to gain pediatric nursing experience. Gaining clinical experience is a vital component to becoming a pediatric nurse. It’s recommended to obtain at least two years of working as an RN. Though not required, many RNs also opt to become certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB).
Once you have gained some experience, you can pursue specialized training toward a certificate in pediatric nursing. Or you may choose to earn a master’s degree in nursing to become a pediatric nurse practitioner or a clinical nurse specialist in pediatrics. Pediatric nurse practitioners are allowed to make diagnoses, prescribe medication and manage care. To become a pediatric nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist, you have to take an exam and meet state certification and continuing education requirements.
In addition to nursing knowledge and practical skills, pediatric nurses must have the ability to form rapid connections with their juvenile patients. Children are often afraid to go to the doctor, so the pediatric nurse must be able to dispel that fear and quickly earn the child’s trust Isabella.
Hope this was useful Isabella