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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.” HRSA grant will help West Virginia's 'most vulnerable populations.' The four-year, $2.6

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Episode 26: Social Determinants of Mental Health

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

Many factors play a role in mental health, including our neighborhood, access to clean drinking water, and social media consumption. Emma Mangano, a family psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner, shares her insights on how to maintain good mental health and talks about her role in inpatient and emergency psychiatry.

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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.

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Top Nursing Specialties in Demand for 2025

NexNurse

In this blog post, we explore the top nursing specialties that are expected to be in high demand, offering insights into the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for nurses in these fields. Nurse Practitioners Nurse practitioners (NPs) are advanced practice registered nurses who provide primary and specialty care to patients.

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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.

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

Registered Nursing

Choosing a career in the field of mental health can be both rewarding and challenging. As you contemplate your future in this vital field, you may find yourself torn between two promising career paths: becoming a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or a Psychiatrist. Learn more about DNP vs. Learn more about DNP vs. MD.

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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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