Education Requirements
- Get a Nursing Diploma, a(n) Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Take the NCLEX-RN to become a licensed registered nurse
- Clinical Experience
- After going back to school and taking courses on child health and psychology, you need to complete the Pediatric Nurse Certification.
Education Options
- Concordia University Wisconsin-$615 per credit
- Chippewa Valley Technical College-$12,365(ASN)
- Fox Valley Technical College-$142.95 per credit
- UW-Eau Claire-$8,820
- Lakeshore Technical College-$137 per credit
Advancement Options
Getting a Masters of Science in Nursing. This advancement would allow a student studying this profession to become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or a Clinical Nurse Specialist. To do this students must complete and pass a national exam.
Getting a Masters of Science in Nursing. This advancement would allow a student studying this profession to become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or a Clinical Nurse Specialist. To do this students must complete and pass a national exam.
What to do now
- Take science classes: Chemistry, Anatomy, Physics, Biology, etc.
- Take math classes: Algebra (2), Calculus, etc.
Personal Characteristics
- Communication
- Need to know how to "keep your cool"