Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (PMH-APRNs): Evolving Roles-Lecture Presentation

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In this video, Dr. Donna Rowland, a Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Texas, discusses the evolving roles of Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (PMH-APRNs). She begins by explaining the confusion and misunderstandings surrounding the various roles within the nursing discipline. She then provides an overview of the history and tradition of PMH-APRN roles, discussing the development of programs and certifications for PMH Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) and PMH Nurse Practitioners (NP). Dr. Rowland goes on to discuss the implementation of the LACE consensus model, which aimed to achieve consensus among various roles of APRNs. She explains the accreditation, education, licensure, and certification components of the model. Dr. Rowland also discusses the competencies and standards for PMH-APRNs, including the variety of psychotherapy content taught in educational programs. She explores the workforce trends and settings in which PMH-APRNs work, such as ambulatory care, inpatient settings, emergencies, and long-term care facilities. Finally, Dr. Rowland explains the specific services provided by PMH-APRNs, including psychoeducation, diagnostic evaluation, medication management, and psychotherapy.

Keywords

Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

PMH-APRNs

LACE consensus model

PMH Clinical Nurse Specialists

PMH Nurse Practitioners

psychotherapy content