1. Kaitlyn Gonzales
Ms. Wood
English IV
I have always loved babies and children of all ages, so when it came time to make decisions about my future it was not a hard choice for me. I plan to attend S.L.U in the fall and will be working toward my degree as an R.N. specializing in pediatrics.

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19. Conclusion
Facts:
Pediatric Nursing has greatly affected the medical field in the United States. They are now the main medical caregivers of children. Its development over the years has been helped saved many young lives.
Personal Facts:
In the process of writing this paper I realized just how important Pediatric Nursing is. Knowing this field is my future career choice, I enjoyed researching and learning the different aspects and challenges involved.
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Langholt, Alice. Pediatric Nursing Information. Life123. 2008. 13 October 2009
Malley, Cathey. Toddler Development. NNCC. 1991. 28 April 2009
Mitchell, Joni. Both Sides Now. CD. Reprise Records, Time Warner. Dist. Warner Music Canada, Scarborough, ON, 2000
Pediatric Nursing, Pediatric Nurse Training, Nursing Degrees. Education-Portal.com.
2009. 29 November 2009
Reed, Wendy. Pediatric Nurse Job Discription and Activities. Prospects.ac.uk. 2008
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Schubach, Erik. "NICU." photo. Baby World! 1998. 12 Oct. 2004.
Smith, Greg. "TEENS." n. d. Flickr Picture Gallery. Web. 3 May 2003

These Babies, Beijing, China. Personal photograph by B. Davenport. 18 July 2004.