Pediatric Nurse Practitioners: Caring for Your Child

Pediatric Nurse Practitioners: CARINGE FOR YOUR CHILD What Is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner? • Registered nurse (RN) with advanced training • Additional education with a specialty in pediatrics • Master's degree in nursing (MS or MSN) · Board certification in pediatrics • Accredited through the national board to be a: Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (CFNP) or a (CPNP) What Does a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Do? Provides many of the same services as doctors • Takes health history Performs physical exams • Creates a care plan for a child • Performs tests • Treats common illnesses including: • Rashes · Ear infections • Upper respiratory • Urinary tract infections infections • Manages chronic illnesses including: · Asthma · Allergies · Diabetes • Answers parental questions • Writes prescriptions Orders tests · Educates families on the importance of childhood health 12 or 3 ? Helps kids make healthy choices The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Difference Focused on caring, not curing Family-centered approach .. Children treated within the context of the family Takes the whole patient into consideration, not just the ailment Works with other healthcare providers as a team · Collaboration leads to improved health outcomes for the child Kerrville Pediatrics Infographic Provided By: www.kerrvillepediatrician.com Sources: http://source.southuniversity.edu/family-nurse-practitioners-role-in-primary-care-110820.aspx http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/doctor/nurse practitioner.html# http://www.healthaffairs.org/healthpolicybriefs/brief.php?brief_id=79