Pediatric Nurse Directory

National Pediatric Nurse directory

Find a pediatric Registered Nurse for newborn, infant, child, and adolescent care. Every listing is license-verified against the state board of nursing.

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What is a Pediatric Nurse?

A Pediatric Nurse specializes in the care of children from birth through adolescence — covering well-child visits, acute illness, chronic disease management, developmental support, and family education.

Pediatric RNs work in children's hospitals, neonatal and pediatric ICUs, primary care offices, schools, home health, and specialty clinics. Many hold the Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) credential.

Credentials

Pediatric Nurse credentials & licensing

What it takes to practice as a pediatric nurse in the United States.

License

Active state RN license.

Certification

Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB); CCRN-Pediatric for PICU.

Training

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); family-centered care training.

Experience

1,800+ hours of pediatric clinical practice for CPN eligibility.

Where They Work

Common practice settings

Children's hospitalsPediatric primary careNICUPICUPediatric specialty clinicsHome health pediatricsSchool nursingCamp nursing
FAQ

Pediatric Nurse questions, answered

What ages do pediatric nurses care for?+

Pediatric nurses care for patients from birth through age 18 (and often through age 21 for adolescents with chronic conditions transitioning to adult care).

What is a CPN?+

CPN (Certified Pediatric Nurse) is the national pediatric nursing certification from the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, validating expert pediatric practice.

Can pediatric nurses provide home care?+

Yes. Pediatric home health nurses care for medically complex children — including ventilator support, feeding tubes, IV therapy, and developmental services.

How is a pediatric nurse different from a pediatric NP?+

A pediatric NP (PNP) has graduate-level training and can diagnose, prescribe, and manage care. A pediatric RN provides hands-on nursing care under physician or NP direction.

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