As a pediatric nurse those are very serious guidelines to follow. Once you are a pediatric nurse you also get paid about 6 figures. According to Payscale “Salaries for General Pediatricians in the United States are generous, with average pay above six figures ($140K) per year. Cash earnings for General Pediatricians — which occasionally include more than $30K from bonuses and more than $35K from profit sharing — stretch from around $95K to approximately $200K. Residence and years of experience each impact pay for this group, with the former having the largest influence. A fair number enjoy medical while more than half get dental coverage. Vision coverage is also available to roughly two in five. Most General Pediatricians survey respondents
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According to Society of Pediatric Nurse”After obtaining a BSN from a college or university, a nurse can pursue advanced education to earn a master’s degree in nursing and become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Pediatrics. Masters in nursing (MSN) programs usually are two years in length for full time study or longer for part time study. After completion of the master’s degree, PNPs and CNSs apply to the state board of nursing for recognition as an advanced practice nurse and take their respective national exam for certification. Certification is required in many states and recommended in the …show more content…
Examples of primary care sites include physician offices, school health, ambulatory, or outpatient clinics, surgical centers, and health departments. The acute care environment encompasses the pediatric inpatient, intensive care, and intermediate care units, the pediatric emergency room, same day surgery center, and pediatric rehabilitation facility. Primary care PNPs have the additional knowledge and skill to diagnose and treat episodic illnesses; manage ongoing care of children with chronic conditions; and provide for the child’s on-going health maintenance needs including well child examinations, developmental assessment and anticipatory guidance. Acute care PNPs manage the medical, surgical, and nursing care for children during hospitalization in acute or intensive care settings. All PNPs practice in collaboration with physicians who provide protocols and are available for consultation or referral as needed. Nurse practitioners in the United States have prescriptive authority. Clinical Nurse Specialists function in a variety of settings in both the direct and indirect role. They model expert direct family-centered patient care. In addition, they influence nursing care outcomes by providing education, expert consultation, and leadership in defining and implementing evidence-based practice for
According to Society of Pediatric Nurse”After obtaining a BSN from a college or university, a nurse can pursue advanced education to earn a master’s degree in nursing and become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Pediatrics. Masters in nursing (MSN) programs usually are two years in length for full time study or longer for part time study. After completion of the master’s degree, PNPs and CNSs apply to the state board of nursing for recognition as an advanced practice nurse and take their respective national exam for certification. Certification is required in many states and recommended in the …show more content…
Examples of primary care sites include physician offices, school health, ambulatory, or outpatient clinics, surgical centers, and health departments. The acute care environment encompasses the pediatric inpatient, intensive care, and intermediate care units, the pediatric emergency room, same day surgery center, and pediatric rehabilitation facility. Primary care PNPs have the additional knowledge and skill to diagnose and treat episodic illnesses; manage ongoing care of children with chronic conditions; and provide for the child’s on-going health maintenance needs including well child examinations, developmental assessment and anticipatory guidance. Acute care PNPs manage the medical, surgical, and nursing care for children during hospitalization in acute or intensive care settings. All PNPs practice in collaboration with physicians who provide protocols and are available for consultation or referral as needed. Nurse practitioners in the United States have prescriptive authority. Clinical Nurse Specialists function in a variety of settings in both the direct and indirect role. They model expert direct family-centered patient care. In addition, they influence nursing care outcomes by providing education, expert consultation, and leadership in defining and implementing evidence-based practice for