How do they match: Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses

  • Consult with psychiatrists or other professionals when unusual or complex cases are encountered.
  • Develop practice protocols for mental health problems, based on review and evaluation of published research.
  • Develop, implement, or evaluate programs such as outreach activities, community mental health programs, and crisis situation response activities.

  • Design public or employee health programs.
  • Establish nursing policies or standards.