A staff nurse may be required to complete additional training or certification for a pediatric unit, which might include:
1. Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
2. Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse.
3. Certification for neonatal or pediatric critical care.
4. All of the above.
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1. PALs may be required for advanced training for a pediatric floor.
2. Certification may be required if the population base is high in oncology patients.
3. Neonatal or pediatric critical care certification may be required, in order to have highly trained individuals in the units.
4. All of the above-listed training and certifications might be required for a staff nurse.
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