How do they match: Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses

  • Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

  • 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.

  • Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans.
  • Administer medications, including those administered by injection.
  • Participate in activities aimed at professional growth and development, including conferences or continuing education activities.
  • Refer patients requiring more specialized or complex treatment to psychiatrists, primary care physicians, or other medical specialists.

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