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Shepherd U. School of Nursing's $2.6M Rural Grant to Boost Both Family and Mental Health Nurse Practitioners

Health Leaders | Nursing

A rural grant awarded to Shepherd University’s School of Nursing will boost the number of primary care nurse practitioners (NPs) and psychiatric mental health NPs to help support West Virginia’s “most vulnerable populations.” Doctoral education is expensive and time intensive. The four-year, $2.6 million grant, given by the U.S.

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The diversity of mental health nursing is enormous. Q&A with Monica Taylor

The Nurse Break

Meet Monica Taylor – Vice President of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN). The diversity of mental health nursing is enormous. Monica Taylor has been a mental health nurse for 30 years and was one of the first community-based MHNs in the Western Australian rural sector. Write for Us.

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Top Nursing Specialties in Demand for 2025

NexNurse

Mental Health Nurses Mental health nurses, also known as psychiatric nurses, specialize in caring for patients with mental health disorders. With the growing awareness of mental health issues and the need for comprehensive care, mental health nurses are in high demand.

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USAHS 2024 Mental Health Summit: Enhancing Behavioral Healthcare Through Collaboration

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Are you ready to make a difference in mental health? Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is gearing up for its third annual Mental Health Summit on September 28, 2024. Global mental health change Mental health remains a critical issue worldwide. The University of St.

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A Day in the Life: Psychiatric Nurse

Daily Nurse

As a psychiatric nurse, I assist patients from ages five to 105 with a mental health diagnosis who have been admitted to the hospital. I work with patients to help reduce the stigma of their mental health challenges and help them understand it is a chronic condition that can be treated.

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What is Neurodiversity? Understanding Neurodiversity

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Educational systems can create an environment where all students, regardless of how they process the world, are set up to thrive. Neurodiversity in Work, Education and Healthcare To make healthcare, educational and workplaces more inclusive for all types of neurodiversity, the first step is recognizing the different forms of neurodivergence.

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner vs Psychiatrist vs Therapist: Understanding the Differences

Minority Nurse

If you’re considering seeking mental health treatment, you may be wondering about the differences between a psychiatric nurse practitioner, a psychiatrist, and a therapist. While all three professions can provide mental health care, they have different levels of education, training, and clinical roles.