Nursing is a field that takes a special person to begin with, regardless of the age of the patients you work with. Working as a pediatric nurse takes a special nurse that can tolerate the many pros and many cons of working with pediatric patients. There are some downsides to working as a pediatric nurse that are worth mentioning. You may give some thought and consideration regarding the pros and cons in this field; just to be sure you are making the best decision for yourself. The biggest hurdle when working with pediatric patients is letting the job essentially gets to you. You will need to have the ability to be strong for parents if there, and to not let your emotions overtake your position as a nurse. That can be a bit challenging when there is a sick child involved, but it is a requirement that must be met. When you consider all that a pediatric nurse is responsible for, and all that you do, it truly creates an added value to the position....
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