Pediatrics

“They believe in magic, they play pretend, there is fairy dust in their IV bags” (Grey’s Anatomy-Arizona Robbins). Pediatrics is the branch of medicine dealing with children and their diseases. It isn’t about doing your job and leaving. You also have to care and have patience. You have to be able to do your job and make the children feel safe and secure. Pediatrics is the branch of medicine dealing with children and their diseases. There are many branches in pediatrics--such as, pediatric dentist, pediatric nurse, pediatric cardiologist, etc. All these branches of pediatrics deal with different kinds of illnesses. Pediatric dentists deal with the structure of a child’s mouth. A lot of children have problems with their jaw alignment, resulting in braces or surgery later in life; which could change the way they speak. According to the children’s heart foundation “ Approximately 40,000 babies are born each year in the United States with CHD” ( CHF, par. 1). What is CHD? CHD is congenital heart defect; meaning babies are born with an abnormally obstructed heart and/ or large vessels within the heart. Pediatric…

When it comes to children, the foundation of their oral health is extremely crucial. The Pediatric dentist will ensure that the child's teeth are cleaned properly and free of plaque. Many children will have their first dental visit around one to two years of age. However, the parent should wipe the child's gums down with a wet cloth before any teeth erupt. A pediatric dentist specializes in the oral health of patients under eighteen. They have special training to maintain the oral health of…

Thesis It is important to understand the impact of cultural and religious diversity for success when treating a child in the field of pediatrics. 1. Religious Objections to Medical Care The author says that understanding a person’s religion can help the pediatrician collaborate with the parents to make decisions that are beneficial to the child. Some religions choose not to have their child treated for severe illnesses like meningitis because their religious doctrines do not allow for it.…

Pediatric fits my skills and interests because I love taking care of babies and kids of that age. I feel like if I was mother, and we were being graded, I would get an A+. My Mother just had a baby boy, and I take care of that baby like he is mine! I am very careful with kids and I understand them. My interests is just me seeing that I saved a baby and there smile just makes my day. Pediatricians are medical doctors who work with children and teenagers, diagnosing illnesses and writing…

A pediatric nurse is a vital part of the medical field that deals with the medical care of children. The education required to become a pediatric nurse includes an associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing, required to take the NCLEX; yet, the outlook for registered nurses grows, and pays well above the statewide median wage. Pediatricians are one of the many different types of nurses. “Pediatricians are specialists who provide medical care and treatment for children from birth through…

A great deal of preparation and knowledge are needed for a career in pediatric health. This career interests me because it is intriguing how pediatricians work with kids and how they contribute to many families every day. I was drawn to this career because I was interested in careers in the medical field and I also wanted a career that helped work with kids. I do not have any personal experience with this career. Education and training are required for a career in pediatric health. The…

Collage is a tough decision for students when it includes finally picking what they want to at least major in. Graduating after high school, having at least 2 majors in different schools will give people more of an opportunity to be accepted. The career that I have an interest in is being in the medical field. Learning and growing around many kids, it made me realize I want to work with them. I explored different options and becoming a Pediatric Oncologist was the career that would bring me joy.…

“Paging Dr. Keeler to the OR, stat” blasts across the intercom and I run down the hall dressed in scrubs. My heart is racing and I know it’s going to be a long night. Rewind the clock 20 years; I will share my story. Well into my 8th grade year, I began to think about my future. In five years I will be at Virginia Tech starting my Bachelors degrees. After four years, I will continue at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute studying to become a surgeon.…

Pediatric Oncology is a career in the medical field. A pediatric oncologist is a doctor that specializes in children’s health (pediatric) and cancer (oncology). My reason for studying this career is because this career seems like something I would really enjoy doing. Not only is this job a secure job, but it gives me a chance to help others. Before this research paper, I knew that to become this type of doctor, I would be in school for at least 8 years. I knew that all doctors have to complete a…

treatment of pediatric diseases. My association with pediatrics is from my childhood days. I would often interrupt my mother during her labor room calls and would often ask my father various questions during his resuscitation calls, ward rounds and OPD visits. This association grew further day by day during my medical school days but I made the final decision to pursue pediatrics in 2005 when I was posted in pediatric emergency clinical…