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2. Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner - Wikipedia

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   The first step to becoming a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner is becoming a registered nurse (RN). First, it is required to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program (typically 4 years, or alternatively, an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion (BSN completion) program.

3. Psychiatric and mental health nursing in the United States Army

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   Psychiatric and mental health nurses treat individuals diagnosed with conditions like schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and depression. They are also trained in behavioral therapy which allows these nurses to teach patients and their loved ones how to deal with, react to, and overcome challenges that go along with ...

4. Nursing in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Nurse practitioners and CNSs work assessing, diagnosing and treating patients in fields as diverse as family practice, women's health care, emergency nursing, acute/critical care, psychiatry, geriatrics, or pediatrics, additionally, a CNS usually works for a facility to improve patient care, do research, or as a staff educator.

5. Mental health professional - Wikipedia

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   A mental health professional is a health care practitioner or social and human services provider who offers services for the purpose of improving an individual's mental health or to treat mental disorders. This broad category was developed as a name for community personnel who worked in the new community mental health agencies begun in the ...

6. Unlicensed assistive personnel - Wikipedia

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   UAPs also provide bedside care—including basic nursing procedures—all under the supervision of a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or other health care professional. UAPs must demonstrate their ability and competence before gaining any expanded responsibilities in a clinical setting.

7. Nurse practitioner - Wikipedia

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   A nurse practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse and a type of mid-level practitioner. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] NPs are trained to assess patient needs, order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests, diagnose disease, prescribe medications and formulate treatment plans.

8. Clinical nurse leader - Wikipedia

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   The CNL is a registered nurse, with a Master of Science in Nursing who has completed advanced nursing coursework, including classes in pathophysiology, clinical assessment, finance management, epidemiology, healthcare systems leadership, clinical informatics, and pharmacology. CNLs are healthcare systems specialists that oversee patient care ...

9. Psychiatrist - Wikipedia

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   Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner A psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in psychiatry . [ 1 ] Psychiatrists are physicians who evaluate patients to determine whether their symptoms are the result of a physical illness, a combination of physical and mental ailments or strictly mental issues.