Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
1974
Pediatric Nurse Praticioner
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Pediatric nurse practitioners provide advanced nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents. They evaluate illness, prescribe treatment, deliver preventive services, and help families manage acute and chronic health needs.
Core Skills
- pediatric health assessment
- childhood disease diagnosis
- medication prescribing
- immunization management
- growth and development screening
- family health education
- acute pediatric care
- chronic condition management
- pediatric referral coordination
Common Certifications
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care
- Registered Nurse License
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Civilian Career Paths
- NURSING
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Registered Nurse License
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Certified Pediatric Nurse
Career Growth
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care
- Certified Nurse Educator
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality
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.