Psychiatric Nursing

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

Lorraine R.

San Jose, CA
RN, MSN, CNS, Clinical Specialist, Psychiatry

As a girl, I had the desire to be a nurse, but thought it unachievable. My female role models were not career women, and no one in my family had attended college. But I was accepted ...

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RELEVANT LINKS

Descriptions:

What is a Psychiatric Nurse?

Nursing Spectrum Description

Articles:

Soul Food
Can Psychiatric Nurses Predict Violent Acts?
Into the Light
Psychiatric APNs Make an Impact on Mental Health
Debriefing Debate: Experts Question Mental Health Mainstay

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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