Pediatric nurse practitioner

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A pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) is a nurse practitioner that specializes in care to newborns, infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, school-aged children, adolescents, and young adults.^[1] Nurse practitioners have an in-depth knowledge and experience in pediatric healthcare including well childcare, and prevention/management of common pediatric acute illnesses and chronic conditions. This care is provided to support optimal health of children within the context of their family, community, and environmental setting. ^[2] In order to be a pediatric nurse practitioner one must be compassionate, resourceful, good at communicating and have good attention to detail. ^[3]

Education and board certification[]

Following educational preparation at the master's or doctoral level, PNP's must become board certified by an approved certification body. Board certification must be maintained by obtaining credits. In the US, board certification is provided through either the American Nurses Credentialing Center (awards the PPCNP-BC credential), or through the (awards the CPNP-AC and the CPNP-PC credentials). ^[4]

Scope of practice[]

PNPs deliver a range of acute, chronic, and preventive healthcare services. To align with the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, PNPs are typically classified by whether they practice in an acute care, or primary care setting.^[5]

See also[]

• Advanced practice registered nurse
• Pediatrician

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