Becoming a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

[On_a_mission92]

Hello all!

I am currently a nursing student considering to become a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I just wanted to know more about this field.

Like I would like advice on the best way of becoming one, please.

Would I have to work on psychiatric floor in a hospital first to gain experience and then apply for the Master's program?

What areas do they normally work in. I was considering to work in an office along side a physician.

I probably will not be going getting my master's degree any time soon since I would like to work for a hospital for awhile to gain experience but would like to consider my options and plan ahead.

Any stories any one would like to share would be greatly appreciated!

I start my psychiatric clinical rotation next August, so hopefully that would help me decide.