Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)

Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNP) are pediatric health care professionals who provide primary care to children - infants through young adults. PNPs provide a wide range of pediatric health care services including the following:

• Health histories
• Physical examinations
• Diagnosis, treatment and management of common pediatric illnesses, minor traumas, chronic conditions, and behavioral problems.
• Order diagnostic laboratory tests.
• Prescribe age-appropriate medications.
• Counseling and education of children and their families.

PNPs are qualified to perform complete physical exams, take health histories, diagnose and treat common acute minor illnesses or injuries, order and interpret lab results and x-rays, manage stable chronic illnesses, counsel clients, and provide health education. Many may prescribe medications according to state law.

PNPs provide comprehensive care to children by focusing on health maintenance and education, illness prevention, and minor and chronic illness management.

Resources

• Society of Pediatric Nursing
• Journal of Pediatric Nursing
• National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

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