How do they match: Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses

  • Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Psychiatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

  • Teach classes in mental health topics, such as stress reduction.
  • Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans.
  • Participate in activities aimed at professional growth and development, including conferences or continuing education activities.
  • Refer patients requiring more specialized or complex treatment to psychiatrists, primary care physicians, or other medical specialists.

  • Teach health management classes.
  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.