Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner
Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
At a Glance
Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner earns an average of $100,000/yr. Experience: 10 years. Top skills: Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP), Acute Care, Pediatrics.
$100,000/yr
Varies
10 years
N/A
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Nurse Practitioners
Median Wage
$129,210/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+40.1%
Education
Master's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (17)
Acute Care
Pediatrics
Hospital Admissions
Nursing
Patient Education And Counseling
Data Analysis
Phlebotomy
Therapeutic Procedures
Discharge Planning
Thoracentesis
Wound Care
Personal Protective Equipment
Discharge Summaries
Nursing Care
Paracentesis
Treatment Planning
Surgical Suturing
Common Skills (5)
Certifications (8)
Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP)
Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
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