2.  Abstract
 Introduction
 Duties of a Pediatric Registered Nurse
 Education
 Employment Outlook
 Salary
 Work Environment
 Works Cited

3. Registered Nurses play a vital role in many
aspects of medical care.
This growing field is constantly evolving to
meet the requirements and maintain the
guidelines for appropriate medical care.
Those interested in becoming a Pediatric RN
should fully investigate all areas of the
career.

4.  Registered Nurses are often more
visible to patients and their
families during a hospital stay than
anyone else.
 Play a vital role in every aspect of
patient care. Responsible for
everything from dispensing
medications, chart
documentation, gathering vital
signs and responding to
emergency codes.
 Rewarding career allowing
constant interaction with younger
patients.

5. A few of the daily duties include:
 Starting IV’s
 Obtaining vital signs
 Collecting urine and stool samples
 Administering medications
 Maintaining proper medical records
 Performing CPR and response to emergency
codes
 Parent and patient teaching and counseling -
must be able to reassure, educate and
encourage both the patient and family

6.  Most colleges offer one of the two main types of degrees:
The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN):
two-year program usually offered by an accredited
technical college or community college.
The Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN):
four-year degree offered by many college universities.
 Then, the graduate must pass the National Council
Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to receive license.
 Having more specific training such as Pediatric Basic
Trauma Life Support may also be required. Pediatric RN’s
have special training in child development, cognitive
functions and general developmental milestones of a
child.

7.  In general, the medical field has an
excellent employment outlook.
 The demand for nurses is far
greater than the current supply
available.
 In 2004, nurses accounted for 2.4
million jobs.
 The demand for pediatric nursing
positions is expected to continue
to increase as the focus changes
to preventative medical care.

8.  Varies depending on the area of the county you live in,
the type of facility you are employed with and the
amount of education and training you have obtained.
 On average, a pediatric RN can expect to earn anywhere
between $38,000 and $70,000.
 According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in 2004 the
median salary for a Pediatric RN with an ADN was $49,330.
 Critical shortages of nurses over the past two decades has
led to better working conditions and increased salaries.

9.  Usually employed in hospital settings,
but can also be found in doctor’s
offices, urgent care clinics, schools
and Home Health agencies.
 Those employed in hospitals usually
have a choice of shifts. Some choose
twelve-hour shifts, some prefer eight
hour shifts and some only work
weekends.

10.  Novotny, Jeanne and Doris Lippman, Nicole Sanders and
Joyce Fitzpatrick. 101 Careers in Nursing. New York:
Springer Publishing Company, Inc., 2003.
 Pediatric Nursing FAQ. Pediatricnursing.com. May 15, 2009.
 http://www.pediatricnursing.com/faq.html.
 Pediatric Registered Nurse Career Summary.
Diplomaguide.com. May 15, 2009.
http://diplomaguide.com/articles/Pediatric_Registered_N
urse_Career-_Summary.html
 Quan, Kathy. The Everything Guide to Careers in Health
Care. Avon, Massachusetts: Adams Media, 2007.
 Vallano, Annette. Your Career In Nursing. New York:
Kaplan Publishing, 2006.