How do they match: Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses

  • Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • Psychiatric Registered Nurse
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • Psychiatry Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

  • 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.

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, or nursing staff, to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans.
  • 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.

  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Develop medical treatment plans.
  • Teach health management classes.