Pediatric Nurse

A Pediatric Nurse is a nurse who looks after babies, children and teenagers. On a regular day, they listen to hearts with a stethoscope, measure how tall each child has grown, and check temperatures with a little thermometer. They use small tools made just for small bodies. For example, they might let a child listen to a teddy bear's heartbeat first, so the real check feels friendly.

A new place can feel strange to a child, so this nurse explains everything in simple words, smiles, and starts little games. They also talk with parents and families and answer their questions, so everyone feels calm. That is what makes this job different from other kinds of nurse, who often care for grown-ups: a Pediatric Nurse knows how kids grow and what helps them feel safe.