Adult Psych NP scope of practice question

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Question about scope of practice for Adult Psych NP's...can Adult Psych NP's treat adolescents? Or can only Family Psych NP's see teens? I live in Mississippi and have yet to hear from our BON on this one. Thanks!

nurseyaya

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Specializes in Psych, Geriatrics, Oncology.
Question about scope of practice for Adult Psych NP's...can Adult Psych NP's treat adolescents? Or can only Family Psych NP's see teens? I live in Mississippi and have yet to hear from our BON on this one. Thanks!

nurseyaya

From what I understand, and APNP can see adolescents starting from age 12 and up. I went to University of South Alabama and I was told that an APNP can see adolescents starting at this age. I had to have so many adolescent hours in my clinical requirements. I hope this helps.

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I'm doing an adult program and was told age 13 and up.

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Specializes in Psych, Geriatrics, Oncology.
I'm doing an adult program and was told age 13 and up.

I guess it depends on your state. I know it used to be 13 but was revamped by the NONPF. Check their website to find out. Here is the link:

http://www.nonpf.com/

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