Published by Jamie Bond
Pediatrics is a vital specialty in healthcare as these patients require specific emotional and physical care to promote a healthy lifestyle as an adult. Pediatric nurses are often rewarded by positive outcomes but are also challenged emotionally while treating some of the sickest children with poor outcome potentials. Because healthcare is constantly expanding, it is vital for all providers to keep current on the treatment trends and options.
The following list of websites includes news/research, journals, blogs, associations, conferences, and certification. These websites are useful for pediatric nurses who are seeking to further their knowledge base and network with their peers. The list includes websites that offer the most up to date healthcare research and news articles that nurses can utilize to build their knowledge base. Nursing journals allow these nurses to expand their awareness and expertise in the field of pediatric nursing while nursing associations specific to pediatrics allow nurses to obtain continuing education credits in their area of expertise while Attending conferences and obtaining specialized certifications promotes nurses to excel in their field and highlights their abilities.
Research/News
Advanced Pediatric Associates
CDC Immunization Schedule
Healthychildren.org
Medscape
Nurse.com Pediatric News
Pediatric OnCall
U.S Food and Drug Administration
Journals
American Journal of Nursing
Journal of Adolescent Health
Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing
Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing
Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing
Pediatric Nursing Journal
Pediatrics
The Journal of Pediatrics
Blogs
Children’s Healthcare Knowledge Repository
Delaware Modern Pediatrics Blog
Dr. Greene
From the Bedside
Nurses Who Vaccinate
Seattle Mama Doc
The Pediatric Insider
Thriving
Associations
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Diabetes Association
American Nurses Association
American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association
Association of Pediatric Oncology/Hematology Nurses
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Society of Pediatric Nurses
Conferences/Continuing Education
American Academy of Pediatrics CMEs
American Academy of Pediatrics: Experience
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Contemporary Forums
Mayo Clinic Pediatric Days
Pediatric Nursing Conference
PESI Healthcare
Certification
AACN Certification Corporation
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Pediatric Nurses Certification Board
Helpful Tools
Advance Healthcare Network
Child Passenger Safety
Jobs! Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant
National Safety Council
Pediatric Web
To read more about becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner, see What Clinical Settings are Available to the Nurse Practitioner.
About the author:
Jamie Bond has been a registered nurse since 2002 and returned to the college scene in 2012 to become a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has a passion for all things nursing, especially the care of the at–risk population. Jamie has first hand experience navigating the complicated, multifaceted field of nursing. A married mother of two school-aged sons, Jamie enjoys spending her spare time cheering on her kids at their various activities.