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Hello, my name is Mark MacBayne. I'm the Practice Administrator for Hematology/Oncology at UCSF.
I'm here today, to talk about how to become a pediatric nurse. The first step is to become
a nurse. There are two ways to go about becoming a nurse. A two year or associate's degree
program, and a four year or bachelor's degree program. Either way, upon completion of your
education, you must pass the "ex", the state licensing exam to become a registered nurse.
If you are interested in a career "a", in advanced practice down the road, that is,
going on to a master's program. You will need to complete the four year, or bachelor's degree
program. Typically, if you're interested in "tha", pursuing a career in nursing administration,
you will also need to complete the bachelor's degree. However, either way, if you're licensed
as a registered nurse is the same. After you are a registered nurse, you will need to gain
practical experience as a nurse. And if you are interested in a career in pediatrics,
you'll want to apply particularly for work in a pediatric facility. This can be either
a stand alone children's hospital, a "hosp", a children's hospital associated with a larger
medical center, or a private practice in pediatrics. After you have gained your requisite knowledge
and experience, you are ready to be considered a pediatric nurse. This is Mark MacBayne,
the Practice Administrator for Hematology/Oncology at UCSF.