Psychiatric Nursing

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Nurses in this field aid and support the mental health of patients with acute or chronic psychiatric needs.

Dan J.

Baltimore, MD
RN; Psychiatry

I knew nursing would be demanding, but the rewards far outweigh any drawbacks because every day I wake up knowing I will help someone. I always wanted to be in a “helping”...

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RELEVANT LINKS

Descriptions:

What is a Psychiatric Nurse?

Nursing Spectrum Description

Articles:

Soul Food

Breaking Free from the Pain

Into the Light

Psychiatric APNs Make an Impact on Mental Health

Debriefing for Safety in Psychiatric Settings

Read an interview with a Psychiatric Nurse who served in World War II

Organizations:

American Psychiatric Nurses Association

Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing

International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses

Resources:

Find an expert on mental health and psychiatric nursing

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