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An Expansive View of Mental Health Nursing

Minority Nurse

Mental health nursing is a specialty within our profession that may be frequently overlooked and underappreciated. In this respect, the nurse’s role in the mental health of their fellow Americans is crucial.

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Certifications for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses

Minority Nurse

Psychiatric mental health registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) play vital roles in providing care in the behavioral health setting. They are the second largest group of behavioral health professionals. What Does A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Do?

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Mental Health Statistics [2024]

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Some individuals can perform daily tasks, including work, with mental illness, and some people may qualify for disability due to their mental illness. 2 Understanding the mental health statistics for the United States increases awareness and may help provide support to those who need it.

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How To Become a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner is a specialized healthcare role nurse practitioners can fulfill with advanced training and experience. If you want to know how to become a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, learn more about the nuances and requirements of this role.

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The Relentless School Nurse: A Heartfelt Retirement Speech With an Advocacy Message

The Relentless School Nurse

Kathy McCutcheon, MSN, RN, NCSN, did her school nurse practicum in my office in 2003. She was an experienced nurse who had returned to school for her school nurse certification. She landed in my health office, beginning a friendship of two decades.

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Nursing Burnout: What It Is and How to Prevent It?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

If you work in the ICU or another high-stress environment like ER or trauma, the emotional letdowns of dealing with lower recovery and higher mortality rates can lead to intense emotional burden and increased rates of nursing burnout. 7 Dangers of Nurse Burnout Nurse burnout is a substantial concern for nurses, employers and patients.

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33 Nursing Specialties in Demand in 2023

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Look for MSN programs that offer the advanced nursing role specialty you are interested in. PMHNP candidates must earn a master’s degree in nursing and may be required to fulfill state-specific requirements. They build relationships with staff, advance the nursing discipline, manage financial and economic operations and much more.