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.

  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Administer intravenous medications.