Pediatric Emergency Nurse Careers: Job Description & Salary Info

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A pediatric emergency nurse's median annual salary is around $66,220, but is it worth the education and licensing requirements? Read real job descriptions and get the truth about career prospects to decide if becoming a pediatric emergency nurse is right for you.
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  • Job Overview
  • Requirements
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  • Relevant Jobs

Pros and Cons of a Career in Pediatric Emergency Nursing

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Registered nurses (RNs) have many career specialization options, including pediatric emergency nursing. Take a look at the pros and cons of this career field in order to make the best possible career choice.

Pros of Pediatric Emergency Nursing Careers
Excellent career prospects (19% expected growth from 2014-2024)*
Above average pay ($66,640 median salary as of May 2014)*
An associate's degree can grant career access*
Strong advancement opportunities and multiple nursing career specialties*
Signing bonuses are offered in some cases*

Cons of Pediatric Emergency Nursing Careers
Job can be incredibly stressful with death of infants possible**
Irregular, round-the-clock work hours may be necessary*
Advanced education may be required for best job opportunities*
Experience in specialty is necessary for many positions*

Sources: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, **Society of Pediatric Nurses

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  • Requirements
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  • Relevant Jobs

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    1. Grand Canyon University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice with an Emphasis in Educational Leadership
    Master's
      • M.S. in Nursing with an Emphasis in Health Care Quality & Patient Safety
      • Bridge MSN Health Care Quality & Patient Safety
      • MS in Nursing: Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems
      • M.S. in Nursing with an Emphasis in Health Informatics
      • M.B.A & M.S. Nursing: Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems
      • M.S. in Nursing with an Emphasis in Public Health Nursing
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    2. Purdue Global

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • Master of Science - DNP Executive Leader
      • MSN-DNP Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
      • Master of Science - DNP Path (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • Master of Science -DNP Path Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Doctor of Health Sciences
    Master's
      • MS in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Master of Science in Nursing - MSN/MBA Dual Degree Option
      • MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
      • Master of Science - DNP Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
      • MSN - Family nurse practitioner primary care population
      • Master of Science in Nursing - MSN/MHCA Dual Degree Option
    Bachelor's
      • Bachelor: Health and Wellness
    Associate's
      • Associate of Science in Health Science
      • Associate of Science in Health SciencePreprofessional
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    3. National University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership
      • EdD - Nursing Education
    Master's
      • MSN - Management and Organizational Leadership
      • MSN - Quality and Safety
  • Western Governors University

  • Nashville, TN

    Vanderbilt University

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    6. Liberty University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • DNP: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Post-BSN)
      • DNP: Doctor of Nursing Practice
      • DNP: Family Nurse Practitioner
      • DNP: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Post-MSN)
      • PHD: Nursing Leadership
      • PHD: Nursing: Nursing Education
    Master's
      • MSN: Health Policy
      • MSN: M.S.N. & M.B.A. (Dual Degree)
      • MSN: Community Health
      • MSN: M.S.N. & M.S. in Healthcare Administration (Dual Degree)
      • MSN: Nursing Administration
      • MSN: Nursing Informatics
    Certificate
      • GRAD CERT: Executive Nursing Educational Leadership
      • CERT: Health Sciences
  • Philadelphia, PA

    University of Pennsylvania

  • Stanford, CA

    Stanford University

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Grand Canyon University

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice with an Emphasis in Educational Leadership
  • M.S. in Nursing with an Emphasis in Health Care Quality & Patient Safety
  • Bridge MSN Health Care Quality & Patient Safety

What is your highest level of education?

Purdue Global

  • Master of Science - DNP Executive Leader
  • MS in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Bachelor: Health and Wellness
  • Associate of Science in Health Science

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National University

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership
  • EdD - Nursing Education
  • MSN - Management and Organizational Leadership
  • MSN - Quality and Safety

What is your highest level of education?

Liberty University

  • DNP: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Post-BSN)
  • MSN: Health Policy
  • GRAD CERT: Executive Nursing Educational Leadership

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