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An Expansive View of Mental Health Nursing

Minority Nurse

Paradigm Shifts With the FDA poised to approve MDMA (Ecstasy) for the treatment of PTSD , and psilocybin and ketamine for the treatment of depression, a paradigm shift in the worlds of psychiatry and psychology is upon us. For nurses, the doors to new potential career paths are also opening.

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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. They also promote educational tools and information to support their patients and families. Howard Liu, “What Is Psychiatry?”

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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. This profession requires you to earn a Master of Public Health or a related field.