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What Can You Do with a Psychology Major?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) are trained mental health practitioners who work with patients dealing with mental illness. 6 Want to know more about our nursing programs? Howard Liu, “What Is Psychiatry?” Earn an MD or DO.

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22 Health Science Careers for Biology Majors

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Nurse Practitioner A nurse practitioner (NP) is a nurse with advanced training, whether it’s a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) , Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or a post-graduate nursing certificate. Program Information How to Apply Request Information 8.

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Nurse practitioners (NPs) and medical doctors (MDs) spend their days making a difference in people’s lives. The main difference between a nurse practitioner and doctor is that NPs undergo less training than MDs —so their responsibilities differ. What is a Nurse Practitioner? What Do Nurse Practitioners Do?