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10 FAQs About Nurse Practitioners

Board Vitals - Nursing

All healthcare providers, including nurse practitioners, who are covered under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability), must obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI). There is the opportunity to work in an outpatient clinic, perform consults in the hospital, or even perform procedures in surgical areas.

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Four Different Types of Jobs in Nursing

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

10 It’s a position with a broad scope, as you need to know how to treat patients with different needs and health histories. PMHNP – Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs), or psychiatric nurse practitioners, are NPs who specialize in mental health issues.

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Mental Health Nursing Fast-Growing Field With Diverse Possibilities

Nurse.com

Unmet needs for mental health care is creating opportunities for nurses, both new and experienced, in multiple care settings. With the demand for mental health nurses, the possibilities are wide-open, well-paying — and impressively diverse. The demand for mental health nurses is clear. Home health agencies.

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Comprehensive Suicide Prevention for Healthcare Providers Training

American Medical Compliance

Suicide is the second most common cause of death for young people in the United States between the ages of 10 and 24, raising serious concerns about public health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that over 47,000 people took their own lives in 2019.

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My patient is a victim of human trafficking

American Nurse

Other high-risk individuals include those experiencing homelessness or struggling with mental health conditions, disabilities, or substance abuse issues; victims of intimate partner violence or child sexual abuse; runaway youth or youth who feel they don’t fit in; children in foster care; and members of the LGBTQ+ community.