How do they match: Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses

  • 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.

  • Administer medications, including those administered by injection.
  • 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.
  • Monitor patients' medication usage and results.
  • Monitor the use and status of medical and pharmaceutical supplies.
  • Refer patients requiring more specialized or complex treatment to psychiatrists, primary care physicians, or other medical specialists.
  • Write prescriptions for psychotropic medications as allowed by state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.

  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Administer intravenous medications.
  • Develop medical treatment plans.
  • Diagnose medical conditions.
  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
  • Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
  • Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
  • Prescribe medications.
  • Record patient medical histories.