Other Titles –
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse, PMHNP (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner), Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric CNS), Psychiatric NP (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner)
What does a Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse do:
Assess, diagnose, and treat individuals and families with mental health or substance use disorders or the potential for such disorders. Apply therapeutic activities, including the prescription of medication, per state regulations, and the administration of psychotherapy.
Video Overview of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse Role
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Video overview is courtesy of U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration. CareerOneStop, Retrieved January 1, 2019 from https://www.careeronestop.org/