Assessment
You’ll evaluate people with mental illnesses.
Collaboration
You’ll work as part of a team of psychiatrists, various other doctors and other mental health specialists.
Connection
You’ll recommend services and programs to patients.
Education
You’ll teach patients and families how to deal with the challenges of psychiatric disorders.
Treatment
You’ll diagnose and treat patients, assist them with medication, and help them achieve long and short-term goals.
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Community clinics
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Correctional facilities
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Hospitals
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Long-term care centers
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Mental Health facilities
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Private practices
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Rehabilitation centers
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Schools
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Get an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
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Pass the NCLEX-RN.
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Work as a Registered Nurse for two years.
Gain 2,000 hours experience and 30 hours continuing education in Psychiatric Nursing.
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Get your Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
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You’re ready to work as a Psychiatric Nurse.
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