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PEDIATRIC NURSE JOBSThere are several paths that can be taken to become a pediatric nurse. You can become a LPN, an RN, or obtain your Bachelor's in Nursing. A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), takes approximately one year. Your scope of practice varies with the state that you live in. In my state, Tennessee, LPNs can start IVs and give medications, with the exception of a few specific medications. They can take care of many types of patients except the most critical patients that present to our ED. While the track to becoming an LPN is the shortest, your opportunities are also limited. A Registered Nurse (RN) is the next type of nurse that you can become. Typically, this takes approximately two years to achieve. Nurses who go through a RN program receive either a certificate or an Associate's Degree. Registered nurses can work in many areas and have a wide range of privileges. RNs are the most flexible when it comes to areas in which you can work. Another option is to complete a four-year program in nursing which gives you a bachelor's Degree in Nursing in addition to an RN license. More and more facilities prefer nurses with their BSN. To obtain your BSN you can either go to a four-year college or you can obtain your RN and then go to a bridge program and obtain your BSN. Which path you decide on depends on your short and long term goals. If you eventually want to enter management, education, or advanced practice, then you should definitely go for a Bachelor's degree from the beginning. This will save you in the long run. If you do not aspire to any of the above pursuits, then an RN is adequate. If you must get out in the work force as soon as possible and are willing to earn less, then you can become an LPN. Remember, your options are limited with this. Nurse Employment Opportunities Are Plentiful
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