What Does a Pediatric Endocrinology Nurse Do?
Pediatric endocrinology nurses care for children who have diseases of the endocrine system. These young patients, who range from infancy to adolescence, experience problems with physical growth and sexual development, such as constitutional growth delay and intersex disorders, endocrine diseases like diabetes and hypoglycemia, and endocrine gland disorders concerning adrenal, thyroid and pituitary problems. Nurses in this field work closely with pediatricians and help treat patients by administering medications and providing routine medical care. They also conduct exams and tests in order to monitor patient progress or the appearance of new health problems. Typical duties can include taking blood pressure, inserting catheters, and drawing blood samples. Since one of the most common diseases in pediatric endocrinology is juvenile diabetes, nurses play an important role in educating children and their parents about the effects of diabetes, assisting them in diabetes management and helpin
