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So what is a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP)?

In the United States, a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner board certified (PMHNP-BC) is an advanced practice registered nurse trained to provide a wide range of mental health services to patients and families in a variety of settings. PMHNPs diagnose, conduct therapy, and prescribe medications for patients who have psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. We are licensed to provide emergency psychiatric services, psychosocial and physical assessment of our patients, treatment plans, and manage patient care. We may also serve as consultants or as educators for families and staff. The PMHNP-BC has a focus on psychiatric diagnosis, including the differential diagnosis of medical disorders with psychiatric symptoms, and on medication treatment for psychiatric disorders.