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Psychiatric Nursing

 

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Nurses in this field aid and support the mental health of patients with acute or chronic psychiatric needs.

Randy J.

Charlottesville, VA
RN, MSN; Doctoral Nursing Student

After graduating with a BSN, MSN, and a clinical psychiatric mental-health Post Masters certificate in nursing, I knew I wanted to continue my education towards earning a PhD and be ...

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RELEVANT LINKS

Descriptions:

What is a Psychiatric Nurse?

Nursing Spectrum Description

Articles:

Soul Food

Breaking Free from the Pain

Into the Light

Psychiatric APNs Make an Impact on Mental Health

Debriefing for Safety in Psychiatric Settings

Read an interview with a Psychiatric Nurse who served in World War II

Organizations:

American Psychiatric Nurses Association

Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing

International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses

Resources:

Find an career advisor in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

 

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