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Why Become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner?

Post University

Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) might provide therapy, prescribe antidepressants or other psychiatric medications, and provide emergency care, as needed. PMHNPs provide diagnostic services, treatment, and other care for those who are struggling with mental health problems.

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It can be tough getting a GP appointment. Nurse practitioners could take some of the load

Nursing Review

Currently, Australia is set to have a shortfall of 10,600 GPs by 2032. Nurse practitioners have been practising in Australia since 2000, starting in emergency care, with more than 1,400 practising in total in Australia by 2019. This represents a serious problem.