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What kind of education or training do you need to become a pediatric nurse?
Im a senior in high school that are looking for information that can prepare me for this big moved that can help me accomplish my goal
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Karin’s Answer
Hi Van,
If you want to become a pediatric nurse , you go through the same nursing education as everybody else. You need to earn at least an associates degree (ADN), but better a bachelors degree (BSN) from an accredited nursing school to become a registered nurse (RN). You then need to pass the NCLEX-RN exam and apply for licensing in your state.
Once you are licensed, you can apply to nursing jobs. Once you have some years of experience in pediatric nursing, you can aim for advanced certifications in pediatric nursing. I left some links for you below.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
https://nursingeducation.org/careers/pediatric-nurse/how-to-become/
https://www.rn.ca.gov/education/index.shtml
https://www.rn.ca.gov/applicants/index.shtml
https://www.pncb.org/certifications, https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/pediatric-nurse/
https://nurse.org/articles/pediatric-nursing-certification/
If you want to become a pediatric nurse , you go through the same nursing education as everybody else. You need to earn at least an associates degree (ADN), but better a bachelors degree (BSN) from an accredited nursing school to become a registered nurse (RN). You then need to pass the NCLEX-RN exam and apply for licensing in your state.
Once you are licensed, you can apply to nursing jobs. Once you have some years of experience in pediatric nursing, you can aim for advanced certifications in pediatric nursing. I left some links for you below.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
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Charanpreet’s Answer
It all starts now, in your senior year. You haven’t mentioned your current academic standing, but if your grades meet the requirements for university, aim for that path. However, if your GPA isn’t quite there yet, community college is a perfectly valid and common starting point. ( apply for financial aid).
Nursing is not an easy path; it requires maintaining a strong GPA, especially in science courses, as well as a solid overall academic performance. In addition to academics, you should also focus on extracurricular activities such as volunteering or internships. These experiences help you stand out as a well-rounded candidate. Most hospitals and nursing homes offer volunteer programs, and many students begin participating in these as early as high school to strengthen their nursing school applications.
Schedule an appointment with a college counselor; most colleges offer online booking. A counselor can walk you through the specific steps and requirements you’ll need to follow.
Now, let’s fast forward. Imagine you're in college, and you've done exceptionally well in all your prerequisite classes. You’ve earned a spot in nursing school: congratulations! After graduating, you’ll apply for internships. Pediatrics is a specialized field. While it can be highly stressful with high staff turnover, opportunities are often available. If this is where your passion lies, you can absolutely make it.
Just remember: the journey is long, but it’s achievable. The key is persistence, hard work, staying in close contact with your college counselor, and maintaining strong grades. Many have done it before yo and so can you. Like most medical careers, nursing requires some sacrifice, especially in your social life, but the rewards are worth it.
Good luck! you’ve got this.
Nursing is not an easy path; it requires maintaining a strong GPA, especially in science courses, as well as a solid overall academic performance. In addition to academics, you should also focus on extracurricular activities such as volunteering or internships. These experiences help you stand out as a well-rounded candidate. Most hospitals and nursing homes offer volunteer programs, and many students begin participating in these as early as high school to strengthen their nursing school applications.
Schedule an appointment with a college counselor; most colleges offer online booking. A counselor can walk you through the specific steps and requirements you’ll need to follow.
Now, let’s fast forward. Imagine you're in college, and you've done exceptionally well in all your prerequisite classes. You’ve earned a spot in nursing school: congratulations! After graduating, you’ll apply for internships. Pediatrics is a specialized field. While it can be highly stressful with high staff turnover, opportunities are often available. If this is where your passion lies, you can absolutely make it.
Just remember: the journey is long, but it’s achievable. The key is persistence, hard work, staying in close contact with your college counselor, and maintaining strong grades. Many have done it before yo and so can you. Like most medical careers, nursing requires some sacrifice, especially in your social life, but the rewards are worth it.
Good luck! you’ve got this.
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Aaron’s Answer
Depends on what you mean by pediatric nursing (NICU, peds med/surg, etc.). But it mostly involves applying to the jobs and getting on the job training. Or if you're looking to get experience before getting more specific, start out in pediatric med/surg.