Pediatric Nurse Scientist

Your Career Plan

A step-by-step pathway for a rewarding career combining pediatric nursing and research

Pediatric Nurse Scientist

Pediatric nurse scientists (or nurse researchers) investigate how to make health care better for kids, families, communities. Sometimes they explore how to better support nurses. Whatever topic they tackle, they use evidence and best practices to transform outcomes.

How do you become a pediatric nurse scientist? Use the steps below to explore both the registered nurse (RN) and advanced practice nurse (APRN) pathways to map out your future.

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Download the APRN pathway with clickable links
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Teach nursing students? Use our educator's guide to support interest in pediatric nursing roles

Faces of Certification

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Jill Davis, CPNP-PC, PMHS Harmony Health Clinic Fairfax, VA

Margot Bernardino, CPN Driscoll Children's Hospital Corpus Christi, TX

Tajmara Eaton, CPNP-AC, CPNP-PC Grand Valley Pediatrics Grand Junction, CO

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