children's nurse practitioner
nounUK /ˈtʃɪl.drənz nɜːs prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ə/
US /ˈtʃɪl.drənz nɜːrs prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ɚ/
A nurse who is specially trained to take care of sick children and help them feel better.
The children's nurse practitioner checked the little boy's temperature and gave him a sticker.
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2. A nurse practitioner who provides primary and specialty care to infants, children, and teens.
She works as a children's nurse practitioner at the community health center.
3. A healthcare provider who can diagnose and treat common childhood illnesses and prescribe medicine.
The children's nurse practitioner prescribed antibiotics for the ear infection.
4. A nurse with extra training who supports families in keeping their kids healthy.
Parents often ask the children's nurse practitioner for advice on nutrition and sleep.