Is there such a thing as Psych Nurse Practitioner

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Is there such a thing as a PMHNP in Canada? Or a psych nurse specialist? I can't seem to find any on the Internet. Any province, or program. Thanks.

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Specializes in ER, Rural Nursing, Public Health.

U of A (Edmonton) has an advanced nursing course with a focus in mental health - I believe you do end up with your mental health NP. Read the master of nursing page very closely, and MH is listed as one of the specialties. I've looked into this also, as I would like to do this - I start the online advanced nursing course in mental health through Mount Royal College (Calgary) in September.

My only concern is the job market for a Psych NP.... I would eventually like to become a MH counsellor, so I think that this may be one of my only options. Unfortunately Canada is behind when it comes to using NPs in specialty areas - esp MH (more options in the USA)

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I know a couple of nurse practitioner working in mental health. For example at CAMH and also in clinics. All those I know have a primary care NP or adult health NP Masters program. However, for their practicum, they did it in mental health.

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Specializes in Psych, Informatics, Biostatistics.

Yes, there is. Penn has a program. I expect these people are either in demand or will be. Our men/women are coming home from overseas.

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