What is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP)?
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Short answer
A psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, or PMHNP, is an advanced practice registered nurse with graduate-level training specifically in psychiatric and mental health care. A board-certified PMHNP can evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe medication for mental health conditions.
PMHNPs complete a master's or doctoral nursing program with a specific psychiatric mental health focus, plus supervised clinical hours in psychiatric care, before sitting for board certification (PMHNP-BC).
In Connecticut, licensed PMHNPs can independently evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe medication for mental health conditions.
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