Pediatric Nurse

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Hello Everyone,

I would like to find out what is the duties of becoming a Pediatric Nurse?

It is stressful?

What are the Pro's

What are the Con's

What area are good to start off once I graduate which leave me a year and half with a ADN degree in Nursing?

What are the benefit of being a Pediatric Nurse?

Can I get a job working as Patient Tech at the children's hospital until I graduate to get some kind of hand on experience?

I desire to become a Pediatric Nurse when I graduate in a year and half and want to find out more information about their work and what I should be prepare before entry the workforce

Thank you so much for taking the time to response. :p

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Hi :)

Pro: Kids are more casual, funny, relaxed.

Con: Alot of time parents are present when you do procedures, so you're kind of under pressure while they watch.

Pro: Kids teach you ALOT about relating to patients

Con: Sometimes, especially with the younger ones who don't understand you are there to help, you kind of end up being 'scary' to them; after all, you're the one doing painful things like needlesticks :(

Pro: You're in a position to protect kids who may be at risk (as a mandated reporter)

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