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It Took a Village: New Mother and Psychiatric Nurse Earns MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Post University

She joined a home health provider as a weekend case manager in 2009. That was her first experience working with mental health patients. I grew to really enjoy mental health nursing, says Mercy, who decided to continue her education and earn an Associate of Science in nursing.

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Best Direct-Entry Nurse Practitioner Programs of 2025

Registered Nursing

faces an ever-growing demand for primary and specialized healthcare providers, nurse practitioners (NPs) have become critical to the future of American healthcare. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the NP profession is projected to grow by an astounding 45% between 2019 and 2029 much faster than the average for all other occupations.

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A Look at Post-Pandemic Mental Health: Data and Resources

Registered Nursing

Trauma-informed care (TIC) plays a crucial role in supporting mental health, especially for young adults adjusting to college life. The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health A study involving 195 college students found that 71% of respondents reported increased stress and anxiety due to the pandemic.

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Nurses on the frontlines of behavioral health

Josephine Ensign

Sisters of Providence circa 1860 Long before Washington became a state, the first official caregivers of people with mental health problems were immigrant nurses from Montreal. Caring for the mentally ill was part of their charitable and religious mission. John’s Lunatic Asylum” near Fort Vancouver in 1861.

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Grant Will Educate 3 Dozen Nurse Practitioners

Health Leaders | Nursing

will recruit and educate NPs interested in rural or underserved areas, primary care, or mental health. The Kirkhof College of Nursing (KCON) is using a four-year, $2.6 million federal grant to recruit and educate 37 nurse practitioners (NPs) from the very areas that need them most. Grand Valley U.

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10 FAQs About Nurse Practitioners

Board Vitals - Nursing

Have some questions about nurse practitioners that you have always wondered about? Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about nurse practitioners (NP)! Can nurse practitioners prescribe medicine? Are nurse practitioners doctors? Can nurse practitioners do surgery?

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How to Get Started as a Nurse Advocate Around Key Issues Like Scope of Practice

Amercan Journal of Nursing

National Council of State Boards of Nursing map of Nurse Licensure Compact states. This happened to me as a nurse practitioner after moving to a new state. I didn’t realize how drastically different each states’ Nurse Practice Act could be in terms of advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) scope of practice.

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