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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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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) offers Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and Post-Graduate Nursing Certificates designed for working nurses. 8 Doctors also work in academia, for the government and various other settings. The University of St.

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School Nurse Career Guide

Nurse.com

However, most states require (or prefer) that a school nurse be BSN -prepared and hold a school nurse certification. Check with your state board of education to find out what is required to be hired as a school nurse. To be school nurse certified, you can accomplish this goal in two ways.

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What Can You Do with a Psychology Major?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Earn either an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and then pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Next, you’ll need to pass the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification exam to earn your PMHNP-Board Certified credential.

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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.