What does a CPN do?

A certified pediatric nurse, or CPN, performs a variety of patient care duties at a hospital, pediatrician’s office, school, or another medical facility that treats children and adolescents, such as childhood cancer centers. As a CPN, your responsibilities include performing patient exams, taking patient histories with the family, providing front-line care for patients, and collaborating with pediatric physicians and surgeons to diagnose and treat patients. In addition to your nursing duties, you may have administrative tasks, such as filing patient records, providing additional information to parents, and participating in clinical training.