Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
1922
Pediatric Nursing
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Pediatric nursing provides healthcare to infants, children, and adolescents. The specialty emphasizes age appropriate assessment, treatment, family education, growth monitoring, and developmental care.
Core Skills
- pediatric patient assessment
- developmental stage adaptation
- weight based medication dosing
- caregiver education
- pediatric vital sign monitoring
- immunization support
- chronic childhood condition management
- pediatric emergency response
- growth and development tracking
Common Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider
- Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN)
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP)
Civilian Career Paths
- NURSING
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
Career Growth
- Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN)
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP)
- Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON)
- Master of Science in Nursing
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.