Pediatric Nursing
Transcript: -In high school, classes including: biology, chemistry, algebra, physics and health will help in preparation for college. -Volunteering in hospitals and nursing homes will create a hands-on experience. -Interviewing nurses for clarification of questions that you may have about the future. -Studying independently can make the transition to nursing school easier by becoming familiar to the language. For example: studying a medical dictionary. Pediatric Nursing -After you graduate, you will have to take the NCLEX RN test to become a registered nurse. It is a comprehensive computer based test designed to measure your skills and knowledge in relation to the demands of the job. - After passing the test, you will be an RN and is now able to get a job. - As a registered pediatric nurse you provide preventative and acute care in all settings to children and adolescents. Also perform physical exams, diagnose illness and injury, and provide education and support to patients' families. Cons -Usually you will be offered a job right out of college by your intern work. The yearly earnings would be about 50,000$-150,000$ depending on experience. - Caring for the kids and their families when they need support the most is very rewarding. - The hours are so flexible, that you can work either days, evenings or nights. - Health care organizations take infection control and job safety very seriously. There are standards in place to protect not only the patients but the nurses as well. - There are always opportunities all over the world for nurses. You can feel secure knowing that you can travel and easily find a nursing job because of such high demand. College Saint Joseph's Nursing Program -At St. Joseph’s College, freshman year classes will include: anatomy and physiology, chemistry, medical microbiology, and a nursing concepts class which you will need an average of a C+ or higher to pass. -After freshman year is completed you will become a Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) As a CNA, you will include clinials to your education as well as regular classes your sophomore year. During clinicals, a CNA works closely with patients. They are responsible for basic care services such as bathing, grooming and feeding patients, assisting nurses with medical equipment, and checking patient vital signs. - At the end of your senior year you will have an internship in a hospital or clinic. High School Registered Nurse Pros -There is an extensive list to describe the qualities of a person fit to be a pediatric nurse such as being: Caring, Smart, supportive, a good listener, flexible, giving, organized, hard working, life long learner, open and supportive of change. -Communication is constant through out the day. It is important that communication both verbal and non-verbal be clear and concise. You do not often have all the time you would like to spend with a patient so clear communication can improve time management. - A typical day at work can be stressful, and every decision you make can and will effect your patient’s lives. It is very busy, but there is always so much to learn in a day. It is key to stay organized and multi-tasking will help reduce stress. -As a nurse you become a caretaker of many. Thus it becomes difficult to remember yourself and take care of yourself. So realizing how to handle negative experiences is a part of growing as a nurse.