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NR548 Week 1 Psychiatric Assessment
for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner (NR 548) 2024-2025
Psychiatric Assessment for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
(Chamberlain university
• NR509 Week 1
• Review
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• ANA Definition of the PMHNP/Clinical
Practice Settings/PMHNP Practice Focus
• Psychiatric-mental health nursing
employs the art and science of nursing
to promote mental health and address
mental disorders, behavioral issues,
and comorbid conditions across the
lifespan. The American Nurses
Association (ANA et al., 2022)
provides further guidance for advanced
practice registered nurses practicing in
the psychiatric-mental health specialty
area.
•
According to the ANA (ANA et al.,
2022), “Both PMHNPs and psychiatric
mental health clinical nurse specialists
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(PMH CNS)" are considered PMH
APRNs. Their roles are essentially
synonymous in purpose, essential
functions, settings, and qualifications.
Both APRN roles have essential roles
in integrating physical and mental
health needs; and both APRNS work in
inpatient and outpatient settings. The
promotion of mental health in society is
a crucial element of the PMH-APRN
role, as is collaboration with and
referral to other health professionals as
appropriate.
• The Consensus Model for APRN
Regulation has provided
recommendations for licensure,
accreditation, certification, and
education (LACE) pertaining to all
APRN practice. PMHNP certification
exam criteria is set by the American
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Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• APRN recommendations.
• According to the American Psychiatric
Nurses Association (APNA, 2020) and
ANCC (2019) recommendations
include:
• One entry educational focus: PMHNP
with preparation across the lifespan,
addressing mental health promotion
and mental illness diagnosis and
treatment. • Currently licensed and
certified
PMHNPs who demonstrate competency
by continuing re-certification are
permitted to continue practicing under
their current license and certification.
• Didactic curriculum content to address
assessment and diagnosis, age-specific
interventions, and mental health needs
and issues across the lifespan,
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lOMoAR cPSD| 26582732
NR548 Week 1 Psychiatric Assessment
for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner (NR 548) 2024-2025
Psychiatric Assessment for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
(Chamberlain university
• NR509 Week 1
• Review
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, lOMoAR cPSD| 26582732
• ANA Definition of the PMHNP/Clinical
Practice Settings/PMHNP Practice Focus
• Psychiatric-mental health nursing
employs the art and science of nursing
to promote mental health and address
mental disorders, behavioral issues,
and comorbid conditions across the
lifespan. The American Nurses
Association (ANA et al., 2022)
provides further guidance for advanced
practice registered nurses practicing in
the psychiatric-mental health specialty
area.
•
According to the ANA (ANA et al.,
2022), “Both PMHNPs and psychiatric
mental health clinical nurse specialists
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()
, lOMoAR cPSD| 26582732
(PMH CNS)" are considered PMH
APRNs. Their roles are essentially
synonymous in purpose, essential
functions, settings, and qualifications.
Both APRN roles have essential roles
in integrating physical and mental
health needs; and both APRNS work in
inpatient and outpatient settings. The
promotion of mental health in society is
a crucial element of the PMH-APRN
role, as is collaboration with and
referral to other health professionals as
appropriate.
• The Consensus Model for APRN
Regulation has provided
recommendations for licensure,
accreditation, certification, and
education (LACE) pertaining to all
APRN practice. PMHNP certification
exam criteria is set by the American
Downloaded by NELSON KIIRU ()
, lOMoAR cPSD| 26582732
Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• APRN recommendations.
• According to the American Psychiatric
Nurses Association (APNA, 2020) and
ANCC (2019) recommendations
include:
• One entry educational focus: PMHNP
with preparation across the lifespan,
addressing mental health promotion
and mental illness diagnosis and
treatment. • Currently licensed and
certified
PMHNPs who demonstrate competency
by continuing re-certification are
permitted to continue practicing under
their current license and certification.
• Didactic curriculum content to address
assessment and diagnosis, age-specific
interventions, and mental health needs
and issues across the lifespan,
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()
