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