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.
Pediatric Nurse Education Requirements. In terms of educational background, pediatric nurse requirements include either an Associate's or a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. An Associate's degree (ADN) typically takes two years to complete, while a Bachelor's degree (BSN) typically takes four years.