Description
As a pediatric nurse practitioner I serve
as a primary and specialty health care provider under a physician. I work with
patients from infancy to young adulthood
Locations
I am able to work in a variety of
settings including: health care clinics, physician offices, hospitals, medical
offices, etc.
Salary
The annual median salary range for 80% of
PNPs range from $61,083 - $95,170.As a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Duties
In my everyday practice I am responsible for examining patients, treating disease, performing child physical
examinations, well-child exams, administering vaccinations, analyzing symptoms
of illness or injury, diagnostic tests, and prescribing treatment and
medication.
Responsibility
As a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner I am an
essential component of the care coordination process to improve patient care
outcomes, facilitate effective inter-professional collaboration, and decrease costs
across patient populations and health care settings.
Why I
Became A PNP
I became a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
because I love children but there are several other specialties as a nurse
practitioners that you can pursue!
Individuals
must complete a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program that offers a
specialization in pediatric care. Pediatric clinical work teaches
nurses how to manage common health issues and chronic illnesses as well
as how to work with different populations, like young families and
adolescents. An MSN degree can be earned in 1 to 2 years. 
