Some people are so committed to the health and well-being of children that they want to dedicate their careers to this important goal. They decide to pursue pediatric nursing. However, there are many kinds of pediatric nursing, and many degrees that qualify you to practice it.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

To be a CNA, you have to follow a certification training course and take a state exam. You will still be certified as a CNA, but will also have specialized training to work with children.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

LPN training takes about a year, and you have to pass a state exam. To do this job, you can get a nursing certificate, a nursing diploma or an Associate's Degree, either ASN or ADN.

Registered Nurse (RN)

This certification typically takes two years of study and an Associate's degree, ADN or ASN. You can also get it by earning your Bachelor of Nursing, or BSN, or you can begin your RN studies, become an RN and then study further to earn your BSN while working.

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Nurse practitioners in any field must earn an MSN, a Master's in Nursing. You can take further specialization training and earn certifications to qualify you for pediatric work, such as PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) and ENPC (Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course).

Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)

This is a certification that you can get with additional training, but only after you have already become an RN and received a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN).

Source:

What Types of Nurses Are There?

More Information:

Pediatric Nursing

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners