The Pediatric Registered Nurse

The nurses at Newport Children’s Medical Groups are licensed by The California State Board of Registered Nurses and have to renew this license every two years. To renew their license an RN must show proof of a minimum of 30 hours of continued education in a related field of nursing. The BRN regulates the licensing process and the practice of registered nurses. For more information you can visit the Board of Registered Nurses’ Web site at www.rn.ca.gov

Nurses and Medical Assistants

Pediatric nurses and medical assistants have a very complex role. Not only do they assist physicians and administer injections, they are responsible for the initial picture your children will see when visiting the doctor’s office. A happy, friendly face helps to put your children at ease.

The nurses with Newport Children’s Medical Group have over 50 years collective experience in pediatric nursing, triage and treating emergencies in both In Patient and Out Patient settings. Our nurses strive to establish relationships of trust with our young patients and their parents in an environment that often involves frightening and sometimes painful situations. Every encounter with a new patient consists of a challenge to gain confidence and cooperation.

RNs often assume the role of educator by instructing parents on administering medications, symptoms for which to be aware, as well as methods of proper care. They also work hard to address parents’ concerns about their children being treated and regarded as an individual reflected the value parents place on continuity of care.