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.

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.
Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions.
Direct or provide home health services.
Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans.
Provide routine physical health screenings to detect or monitor problems such as heart disease and diabetes.
Teach classes in mental health topics, such as stress reduction.
Treat patients for routine physical health problems.

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