pediatric nurse practitioner

noun
UK /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪk nɜːs prəˈkɪʃənə/
US /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪk nɜːrs prəˈkɪʃənər/

A nurse who is specially trained to take care of babies, kids, and teens when they are sick or need a checkup.

The pediatric nurse practitioner gave Mia a sticker after her checkup.

SYNONYMS

children's nurse practitionerpediatric advanced practice nursechild health nurse specialistpediatric nurse specialist

RELATED WORDS

pediatriciannursecliniccheckuppatient

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A healthcare provider who can prescribe medicine and order tests for children.

The pediatric nurse practitioner prescribed medicine for Sam's ear infection.

3. A nurse who works with a doctor to keep children healthy and growing well.

At the visit, the pediatric nurse practitioner measured how tall Leo had grown.

4. A children's health expert who helps families learn how to care for a sick child at home.

The pediatric nurse practitioner showed the parents how to use the inhaler.