Pediatric nurse practitioner

A pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) is a nurse practitioner who specializes in care for newborns, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged children, adolescents, and young adults. 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 their community. In order to be a pediatric nurse practitioner, one must be compassionate, resourceful, good at communicating and have good attention to detail.