Pediatric Nursing Journey at CHOP - 33 Years of Experience
With 33 years at CHOP, the oldest children's hospital in the nation, this pediatric nursing professional shares insights from bedside RN to Patient Safety Manager. Discover her background, timeline, and the skills needed for a successful nursing career. Explore high school courses that prepare you for nursing, nursing degree options, what makes pediatrics unique, and essential career takeaways. Embark on a rewarding journey in pediatric nursing with valuable advice and perspectives.
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PEDIATRIC NURSING
MY BACKGROUND 33 years at CHOP Oldest children s hospital in the nation 600+ beds, 52 care network locations, 20,000 employees Bedside RN for 20 years 13 years as Patient Safety Manager 2
MY TIMELINE PRIOR TO CURRENT ROLE My mom made me work in a nursing home before she d send me to college for nursing. Thought she was nuts then and now see it was the best decision she ever made. #listentoyourmotherLOL Graduated with Bachelors Degree in Nursing from Penn State Nursing schools is no joke- need to balance heavy workload and social life, while also being awake at 6 am to start clinical rotations Spent 3 years on general medical unit, then moved to GI procedural unit for 17 years. 1985 1989 1989-2009
HIGH SCHOOL COURSES THAT HELP YOU Math Peds medication doses are weight dependent; need to calculate to ensure accuracy Biology Anatomy, physiology Chemistry Useful in pharmacology, understanding how medications work/interact Psychology or sociology Gives you a better understanding into what makes people tick 4
NURSING DEGREE OPTIONS APRN- advanced degree- prescribing authority RN- diploma, associates, bachelors- directs care at the bedside LPN- works under supervision of RN- 12 months Nursing assistant- assists w/ activities of daily living, unlicensed, but can be certified 5
WHAT MAKES PEDIATRICS UNIQUE? Family centered care Every day is different; every age requires a different approach Kids are so resilient Can bring out your inner child Very grounding- realize what is important in life 8/03/20XX PITCH DECK 6
SKILLS YOU NEED Desire to keep the patient at the center of all you do Strong work ethic Team player Compassion Empathy Flexibility Resilient Responsible Reliable Good time management Attention to detail Lifelong learner 7
A FEW CAREER TAKE HOME POINTS NURSING CAN AFFORD YOU SO MANY DIVERSE CAREER PATHWAYS BE OPEN TO THINGS THAT SCARE YOU SAY YES TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE OFFERED TO YOU MAKE CONNECTIONS THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!
WORKFORCE DATA http://www.ipedsnursing.org/ped iatric-nursing-workforce-data 10
