What Education Is Required for a Pediatric Nurse?
Pediatric nurses are registered nurses who specialize in the medical care of infants, adolescents and teens. Within the pediatric nursing specialization, nurses can choose several areas, such as dentistry, oncology and ophthalmology. According to the Society of Pediatric Nurses, the salary of a pediatric nurse rests on factors such as education and experience of the nurse and the location of the hospital or practice. PayScale.com reports the average salary for a hospital pediatric nurse is between $39,000 and $63,000, whereas a pediatric nurse who works in a private practice earns between $38,000 and $61,000 annually. Prices accurate as of August 2009.
