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Pediatric Nurse v. Nurse Anesthetist

Pediatric Nurse v. Nurse Anesthetist. By: Lauren Hedglin. What is a. Pediatric Nurse A RN that specifically cares for children Gives examinations, medications, and treatments. Assist pediatricians Health education. Nurse Anesthetist Assist anesthesiologists

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Pediatric Nurse v. Nurse Anesthetist

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  1. Pediatric Nurse v. Nurse Anesthetist By: Lauren Hedglin

  2. What is a... Pediatric Nurse • A RN that specifically cares for children • Gives examinations, medications, and treatments. • Assist pediatricians • Health education Nurse Anesthetist • Assist anesthesiologists • Watch over patients under anesthesia • Assists other doctors

  3. Working Conditions Pediatric Nurse • 40 hours a week, on call • Work closely with patients • Wear appropriate attire Nurse Anesthetist • Making decisions, obtaining and recording information • Use anesthesia masks, many machines and technology

  4. Training, Qualifications and Advancements Pediatric Nurse • RN license, BSN • Early-childhood classes • Licensing exam • Pediatric Nursing certificate or • Master’s degree to become a PNP or CNS Nurse Anesthetist • RN license, BSN • Education from graduate school of nursing, acute care nursing • National certification

  5. Earnings Pediatric Nurse $48, 000 to $68, 000 Nurse Anesthetist $157, 000 to $214, 000

  6. University of Michigan Perfect choice for Pediatric Nursing • 4 year public university in Ann Arbor • Ranked in the country • Master’s programs • $55,908 for four years; $85,000 for Master’s

  7. Oakland University Perfect choice for a Nurse Anesthetist • 4 year university in Rochester • Commuter campus • Bachelor’s required • $42,452 for 4 years; $63,678

  8. Differences • Medical Field • Require a RN license or a BSN • Available in Michigan • Pediatrics deal with infants through adolescents • Nurse anesthetists have a higher salary • Working conditions Similarities

  9. In the end... I would prefer a job as a Pediatric Nurse • College would be better • Enjoy working with children • Anesthesiology isn’t for me

  10. Works Cited • “America’s Career InfoNet:  Select an Occupation.”  America’s Career InfoNet:  Select an Occupation.N.p., n.d.  Web.  18 Nov. 2013. • “Pediatric Nurse/Nursing. Academic Program Description.” Pediatric Nurse/Nursing.N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Nov. 2013. • "Health Care." Illinois WorkNet. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2013. • "Education of Nurse Anesthetists in the United States - At a Glance." Education of Nurse Anesthetists in the United States - At a Glance. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Nov. 2013. • "ExploreHealthCareers.org." Pediatric Nurse. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Nov. 2013.

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