A look into the field of Pediatric Nursing

1. Kaitlyn Gonzales Ms. Wood English IV I have always loved babies and children of all ages, so when it came time to make decisions about my future it was not a hard choice for me. I plan to attend S.L.U in the fall and will be working toward my degree as an R.N. specializing in pediatrics.

2. is What the Importanceofa PediatricNurse?

3. Thesis: Pediatric Nursing is significant in the medical field in the sense that it is the sole medical caregiver for sick children. As this field of medicine has developed, the infant mortality rate has greatly decreased in the United states.

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6. Prematurity Less than 37 weeks gestational age Complications Respiratory Disorders RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)

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19. Conclusion Facts: Pediatric Nursing has greatly affected the medical field in the United States. They are now the main medical caregivers of children. It’s development over the years has been helped saved many young lives. Personal Facts: In the process of writing this paper I realized just how important Pediatric Nursing is. Knowing this field is my future career choice, I enjoyed researching and learning the different aspects and challenges involved.

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