Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
- Health Science
Tasks
What tasks do Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses perform?
Assess patients' mental and physical status, based on the presenting symptoms and complaints.
Write prescriptions for psychotropic medications as allowed by state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
Monitor patients' medication usage and results.
Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans.
Knowledge
What do Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses need to know?
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Skills
What skills do Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses need?
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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