I provide medication management and psychotherapy for clients seeking help with mental health concerns. I treat clients with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD to name a few.
CAREER
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
Overview
Salary Median (2023)
$86,070
Projected Job Growth (2023-2033)
+6.2% (as fast as the average)
Career
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What Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses 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.
Other Job Titles Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses May Have
Adult Psychiatric Mental Health APRN (Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurse), Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse, APN (Advanced Practice Nurse), Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (BC PMH-CNS), PMHNP (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner), Psychiatric APN (Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse), Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric CNS), Psychiatric NP (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner), Psychiatric Provider, Psychiatry APRN (Psychiatry Advanced Practice Registered Nurse)
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Assess patients' mental and physical status, based on the presenting symptoms and complaints.
- Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions.
- Document patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.
- Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans.
- Write prescriptions for psychotropic medications as allowed by state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Master's degree (87%)
Master's degree
Doctoral degree
Professional degree
Majors Related to Career
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Compassion is incredibly important as a psych nurse practitioner. If you're not working with compassion, you'll burn out quickly. Your patients will also be able to feel that you don't have empathy for them. It's a crucial trait.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
High School Students
The military was a good path for me. It helped me understand the importance of higher education, building connections, and assistance with education benefits. I recommend joining a medical profession in the Air Force. It's also really beneficial to find a mentor to help guide and support you on your journey.
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