PSYCHIATRIC–MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER ROLE, SCOPE OF PRACTICE, AND REGULATORY PROCESS

14/08/2025 7 min Temporada 1 Episodio 1
PSYCHIATRIC–MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER ROLE, SCOPE OF PRACTICE, AND REGULATORY PROCESS

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Episode Synopsis

The Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) role integrates advanced nursing practice with specialized psychiatric knowledge to provide holistic care. PMHNPs are master's or doctoral-prepared, certified, and regulated by state and federal laws. Their responsibilities include assessment, psychotherapy, pharmacologic management, advocacy, and adherence to ethical, legal, and confidentiality standards, with a focus on patient rights and quality mental health care.

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