To become a pediatric nurse, you must complete additional training beyond what is required to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) and may choose to earn the Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) credential. Educate patientsâ families and caregivers about procedures, treatments and other types of medical care.
Skin has three layers: The epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone. The dermis, beneath the epidermis, contains tough connective tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands. The deeper subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) is made of fat and connective tissue.
1. epidermis-the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates. cuticle. cutis, skin, tegument-a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch; your skin is the largest organ of your body. epidermal cell-any of the cells making up the epidermis.