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

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Video Summary

In this video, Donna discusses the credentials and training requirements for PMH CNSs and PMHNPs. She explains that she obtained both credentials due to changes in the field during her time in the program. She discusses the different scopes of practice for CNSs and NPs, and the ability to prescribe medication varies by state. She also mentions the transition of master's level programs to DNP level programs and the importance of clinical hours and training for PMHNPs. Donna discusses the variability in scope of practice for PMHNPs across states and how this impacts care for individuals with severe mental illness. She also touches on telepsychiatry and the challenges it poses for prescribing medications across state lines. The conversation concludes with a discussion on efforts to align licensing and enhance mobility across states for advanced practice nurses.<br />Credits to Donna, Dr. Roland for her expertise in the video.

Keywords

PMH CNSs

PMHNPs

scope of practice

state regulations

telepsychiatry