pediatric nurse
nounUK /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪk nɜːs/
US /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪk nɜːrs/
A nurse who takes care of babies and children when they are sick.
The pediatric nurse gave the little boy a sticker after his shot.
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2. A registered nurse specially trained in child growth and development.
She became a pediatric nurse after years of working in adult care.
3. A nurse who works in a children's ward or pediatric unit.
The pediatric nurse checked on every child in the ward before midnight.
4. A nurse who helps families understand their child's treatment plan.
The pediatric nurse explained how to give the medicine to the worried parents.