NR548 Week 1(Latest ) Scope of
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice
Advanced Practice Competencies
Psychotherapy - correct answer Psychotherapy involves a formally structured
relationship between the therapist (PMHNP) and the healthcare consumer that applies
evidence-based methods to effect negotiated outcomes.
Psychopharmacological management - correct answer The PMHNP prescribes or
recommends pharmacologic agents and may order and interpret diagnostic and lab
tests to assess treatment response or monitor for adverse effects.
Case management - correct answer The PMHNP is responsible for the coordination of
care and related decision-making about mental health care for a client, family, group,
or population.
Program, system, and policy development management: - correct answer The PMHNP
engages in the design, implementation, management, and evaluation of programs,
systems, or policies to address the mental health needs of a population at risk for
developing mental health problems through prevention, health promotion,
identification and reduction of risk factors, screening, and early intervention.
Psychiatric Consultation-Liaison Nursing (PCLN) - correct answer The role involves
"the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of behavioral, cognitive, developmental,
emotional, and spiritual responses of individuals, families, and significant others with
co-occurring [actual or potential] physical illness(es) and/or dysfunction" (ANA et al.,
2022, p.42). The PCLN often works as a member of an interdisciplinary consultation-
liaison team.
Clinical Supervision - correct answer The PMHNP assists other mental health
clinicians to evaluate their practice, expand their skills, and meet standards for
ongoing peer supervision. Clinical supervision focuses on growth and development
rather than performance evaluation.Administration, Education, and Research Practice:
PMHNP may serve as administrators, educators, and researchers.
Self-Employment - correct answer PMHNPs provide direct comprehensive mental
health services in solo or group private practice settings or through contracts with
other entities.
Integrative programs - correct answer The PMHNP functions as part of an
interdisciplinary team, providing care and treatment for clients with mental disorders,
including substance use disorders and co-occurring medical disorders. Integrative
, NR548 Week 1(Latest ) Scope of
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice
Advanced Practice Competencies
care helps improve care coordination between primary care providers and behavioral
health.
Telehealth - correct answer The PMHNP utilizes telecommunication technology such
as telephone consultation, interactive video sessions, and e-mail to deliver care and
treatment to clients. Telehealth must be practiced following all applicable laws and
regulations (ANA et al., 2022).
Forensic mental health - correct answer Forensic mental health involves the
intersection of psychiatric nursing and the criminal justice system. Activities may
include working with victims or offenders in settings including the community, jails,
prisons, and state psychiatric hospitals. "Forensic PMH-APRNs perform psychiatric
assessments, prescribe and administer psychiatric medications, educate correctional
officers about mental health issues, and provide therapeutic services to witnesses and
victims of crime" (ANA et al., 2022, p. 48)
Disaster psychiatric-mental health nursing - correct answer Disaster psychiatric-
mental health nursing is a growing field. As first responders, PMHNPs provide
psychological first aid and mental health clinical services in response to
environmental and man-made disasters.
The PMHNP Works with - correct answer Individuals
Families
Groups
Communities
Organizations
The PMHNP Collaborates with - correct answer Physicians and other advanced
practiced providers
Psychiatrists
Psychologists
RNs
Social Workers
Spiritual Care
Therapists
Counselors
Primary Care - correct answer The PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner) is providing care to a 29-year-old client who presents with persistent
sadness and hopelessness for the last two months. She is having difficulty sleeping
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice
Advanced Practice Competencies
Psychotherapy - correct answer Psychotherapy involves a formally structured
relationship between the therapist (PMHNP) and the healthcare consumer that applies
evidence-based methods to effect negotiated outcomes.
Psychopharmacological management - correct answer The PMHNP prescribes or
recommends pharmacologic agents and may order and interpret diagnostic and lab
tests to assess treatment response or monitor for adverse effects.
Case management - correct answer The PMHNP is responsible for the coordination of
care and related decision-making about mental health care for a client, family, group,
or population.
Program, system, and policy development management: - correct answer The PMHNP
engages in the design, implementation, management, and evaluation of programs,
systems, or policies to address the mental health needs of a population at risk for
developing mental health problems through prevention, health promotion,
identification and reduction of risk factors, screening, and early intervention.
Psychiatric Consultation-Liaison Nursing (PCLN) - correct answer The role involves
"the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of behavioral, cognitive, developmental,
emotional, and spiritual responses of individuals, families, and significant others with
co-occurring [actual or potential] physical illness(es) and/or dysfunction" (ANA et al.,
2022, p.42). The PCLN often works as a member of an interdisciplinary consultation-
liaison team.
Clinical Supervision - correct answer The PMHNP assists other mental health
clinicians to evaluate their practice, expand their skills, and meet standards for
ongoing peer supervision. Clinical supervision focuses on growth and development
rather than performance evaluation.Administration, Education, and Research Practice:
PMHNP may serve as administrators, educators, and researchers.
Self-Employment - correct answer PMHNPs provide direct comprehensive mental
health services in solo or group private practice settings or through contracts with
other entities.
Integrative programs - correct answer The PMHNP functions as part of an
interdisciplinary team, providing care and treatment for clients with mental disorders,
including substance use disorders and co-occurring medical disorders. Integrative
, NR548 Week 1(Latest ) Scope of
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice
Advanced Practice Competencies
care helps improve care coordination between primary care providers and behavioral
health.
Telehealth - correct answer The PMHNP utilizes telecommunication technology such
as telephone consultation, interactive video sessions, and e-mail to deliver care and
treatment to clients. Telehealth must be practiced following all applicable laws and
regulations (ANA et al., 2022).
Forensic mental health - correct answer Forensic mental health involves the
intersection of psychiatric nursing and the criminal justice system. Activities may
include working with victims or offenders in settings including the community, jails,
prisons, and state psychiatric hospitals. "Forensic PMH-APRNs perform psychiatric
assessments, prescribe and administer psychiatric medications, educate correctional
officers about mental health issues, and provide therapeutic services to witnesses and
victims of crime" (ANA et al., 2022, p. 48)
Disaster psychiatric-mental health nursing - correct answer Disaster psychiatric-
mental health nursing is a growing field. As first responders, PMHNPs provide
psychological first aid and mental health clinical services in response to
environmental and man-made disasters.
The PMHNP Works with - correct answer Individuals
Families
Groups
Communities
Organizations
The PMHNP Collaborates with - correct answer Physicians and other advanced
practiced providers
Psychiatrists
Psychologists
RNs
Social Workers
Spiritual Care
Therapists
Counselors
Primary Care - correct answer The PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner) is providing care to a 29-year-old client who presents with persistent
sadness and hopelessness for the last two months. She is having difficulty sleeping
