What do Mental Health NPs do?

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I know I want to become an NP after I finish my BSN - I have always had an interest in psychiatry - what exactly are the duties of a MHNP? Can MHNPs work in private practice counseling individuals or children for example? Or do they work in hospitals only?

Thank you!

J

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I know I want to become an NP after I finish my BSN - I have always had an interest in psychiatry - what exactly are the duties of a MHNP? Can MHNPs work in private practice counseling individuals or children for example? Or do they work in hospitals only?

Thank you!

J

also looking for this same answer for a friend of mine.

i hope ur referring to a Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or a Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

also any idea on a range for starting salary for a mental health NP in texas?

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It probably depends on which state you are in, but in Washington, I see an Psych NP who runs his own practice. There is no difference between him and a psychiatrist, from what I can tell. He writes me my prescriptions. He doesn't consult with anyone. He's INCREDIBLE! I've been to three psychiatrists who treated me like garbage and didn't even correctly diagnose me before seeing him and I'm astounded by how amazing he is! He's a ARNP, with a master's in counseling and nursing. Very amazing guy and his job seems awesome! His fees are high, so I assume he is making a pretty penny. But he is in Seattle and has the luxury of being recommended by so many therapists.

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i think that this is what you are looking for!!

psych aprn competencies and outcomes

www.aacn.nche.edu/education/pdf/pmhnp.pdf

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