Where Pediatric Nurses Can Work?

Pediatric nurses work in doctor's offices, clinics, hospitals, surgical centers and other health care settings. Their skills bring particular comfort to children being treated in acute care departments, such as the neonatal unit, pediatric critical care unit and pediatric oncology ward, and to their parents.

Where are Pediatric nurses needed most?

According to The Institute of Pediatric Nursing, here is a breakdown of the most common pediatric nursing jobs:
  • 2.4% in a school setting.
  • 2% in home health care.
  • 0.8% in an ambulatory surgery center.
  • 0.4% in a psychiatric/mental health facility.
  • 0.2% in urgent care.
  • 0.2% in rehabilitation or extended care facilities.

Do Pediatric nurses work in the ER?

Pediatric emergency room nurses assess children's injuries or conditions upon arrival at the emergency department, provide medical care for their patients throughout their stay in the ER, and discharge patients once they are stabilized and educated.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

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