Wicomico County (/waÉªËkÉmáµ»koÊ/) is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Maryland. As of the 2010 census, the population was 98,733. The county seat is Salisbury. The county was named for the Wicomico River, which in turn derives from Algonquian language words wicko mekee, meaning a place where houses are built, apparently referring to an Indian town on the banks. Wicomico County is included in the Salisbury, MD-DE Metropolitan Statistical Area.
'Pediatrics' comes from the Greek words 'pedia' which means child, 'iatrike' which means treatment and 'ics' which means branch of science. This means Pediatric nursing is the science of child care and scientific treatment of childhood. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a 4-year, undergraduate degree program that offers students a comprehensive nursing education and prepares them to take the RN certifying exam. Courses are offered on a number of specialized topics, including pediatric nursing and ethics in professional nursing.
Work hours vary depending on the facility. Job opportunities for all registered nurses, including pediatric nurses, are expected to increase by 19% between the years 2012 and 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov).This source also indicated that RNs earned a median annual wage of $66,220 as of May 2013.ob Description for a Pediatric RN. A pediatric RN assists pediatricians by assessing a patient's needs and providing initial patient care. They help families deal with a child's illness or injury and often offer information on nutrition, diet and good health habits.