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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner vs. Psychiatrist: Which Path is Right for You?

Registered Nursing

In medical school, you’ll receive comprehensive training in all aspects of medicine, including psychiatry. Residency in Psychiatry: After medical school, you must complete a residency program in psychiatry, which typically lasts four years. Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care.

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The Role of a Nurse Practitioner: What You Need to Know

Every Nurse

In addition, NPs often specialize in various fields such as Family Health, Neonatal care, Oncology, or Psychiatry. Specializing allows NPs to develop expertise in specific areas of healthcare and provide more targeted care to their patients.

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A nurse practitioner is a licensed clinician who is focused on providing evidence-based, empathic care to patients. Not only does this type of advanced practice nurse treat acute and chronic conditions—they also focus on preventive and holistic care. What Do Nurse Practitioners Do?