A Unique Collection of Resources You’ll Need To Become a Psychiatric Nurse
Introduction
If you’re considering a career as a psychiatric nurse, this post will give you a strong overview of what you need to do and what to expect from this type of career. After a brief introduction, you’ll find a unique collection of resources that offer insights and background information for this career.
A psychiatric nurse does not prescribe medications. Some states do allow it with an advanced practice registered nurse.
As a nurse in this field, you won’t see quick improvements in patients. This type of care takes time, and progress is slow. Naturally, each case is different, but overall you don’t see an overnight difference.
You will also see many people with different problems. You may be dealing with someone with a mild disorder; then, in a bit you’ll deal with someone with a severe disorder, this is something to keep in mind.
As a psychiatric nurse, some of your job duties may include:
- Evaluate the mental health needs of patients
- Provide personal care to patients
- Provide psychotherapy for patients
- Develop and maintain treatment plans
- Maintaining patient records
- Consult with family members
- Coordinate with doctors and health care professionals
- Track and administer medication
- More in the resources to follow
In your career, you may also have to deal with patients that have:
- Anxiety
- Phobias
- Mood disorders
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Alzheimer’s
- Dementia
- More in the resources to follow
Your work environment may include the following:
- Hospitals in your area
- Psychiatric hospitals
- Home healthcare providers
- Local and state prisons
- Mental health organizations
- Schools
- More in the resources to follow
Personality
It takes a special person to work in this type of environment. You’re dealing with severe to mild cases, and the long-term exposure can affect your mental wellbeing.
You have to be a strong person and always look at the positive. In my opinion, succeeding in this type of career and being able to perform in this type of environment is a gift you’re born with. A lot of people can’t perform in this type of work environment. If you can, then this may be something you were born to do.
Is this the right career for you?
You want to make sure this career is right for you before you invest in your certification.
One thing you can do is see if there is an opportunity to volunteer at a psychiatric institution in your spare time so that you can get some real experience and get exposure to the type of environment you will be working in for the foreseeable future.
Another step you can take is to research the universities that offer the education you need to get your degree. They can give you an overview of what this career is like and what you need. They may also contact graduates that can give you a wealth of information based on their experience.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Resources
Have a look at the resources I have selected that will provide you with a lot of information about this career. You’ll want to spend the time needed to go through the articles so that you’ll gain a broad understanding and know what steps to take.
What Is A Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
What is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner?
Psychiatric NP vs. Psychiatrist
How to Become a Psychiatric Nurse
How to Become a Psychiatric Nurse | All Nursing Schools
How to Become a Psychiatric Nurse | Educational Requirements | CTU
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses – American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | Requirements | Salary | Jobs | EveryNurse.org
How to Become a Psychiatric Nurse – Salary || RegisteredNursing.org
How to Become a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | Degrees, Requirements, and Steps
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Programs
10 Best Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Programs
Best Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Programs – Top Nursing Schools – US News
Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Online Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Programs
Online Psychiatric-Mental Health NP (PMHNP) Degree Programs
Online Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner MSN Degree | Walden University
Online Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program (PMHNP) | Maryville
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Programs – Online & Campus || RegisteredNursing.org
Certification
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification (RN-BC) | ANCC
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Certification || RegisteredNursing.org
PMHN Practice Test (updated 2020)
Schools
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Duke University School of Nursing
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) | UCSF School of Nursing
Psychiatric-Mental Health NP • University of Virginia School of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing and Post Master’s | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Job Description & Nurse Duties
Psychiatric Unit Nurse: Job Description, Duties and Requirements
Mental health nurse: job description | TARGETjobs
HCI College – Psychiatric Nursing Job Description
Job Duties of Nurses in a Psychiatric Setting | Chron.com
Job Outlook
Psychiatric Nursing Careers | CareersinPsychology.org
What Is the Job Outlook for a Psychiatric NP? | Chron.com
Psychiatric Technicians and Aides : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Psychiatric Nursing Careers | CareersinPsychology.org
Psychiatric Nursing Careers & Salary Outlook – NurseJournal.org
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life of a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse – Minority Nurse
A Day in the Life of a Psychiatric Nurse | Stenberg College
A day in the life of a mental health nurse – CHOC Docs Blog
Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: a Day in the Life
Day in the Life of an Outpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
A Night in the Life of a Mental Health Nurse – VICE
Character Traits
Personal characteristics and skills required (mental health nursing) | Health Careers
4 Traits of an Effective Psychiatric Nurse | Stenberg College
What does it take to be a good psych nurse? – Psychiatric Nursing – allnurses
Psychiatric nurse – Nurse Theory
What Skills and Experience Should a Psychiatric Nurse Have? – Cheap Nurse Degrees
Working as a mental health nurse | Global Pre-Meds
Working as a mental health nurse | Global Pre-Meds
Salary
Psychiatric Nurse (RN) Hourly Pay | PayScale
How Much Does A Psychiatric Nurse Make In United States?
What Is the Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary by State in 2020?
Getting The Job
Job Preparation Resources You Need to Get That Job
Resume Samples
Psychiatric Nurse Resume Samples | JobHero
Customize this Impressive Psychiatric Nurse Resume Sample | Resume-Now
Psychiatric Nurse Resume Samples | Velvet Jobs
Free Psychiatric Nurse Resume Sample
Sample Psychiatric Nurse Resume | How to Write a Psychiatric Nurse Resume
Interview Tips
Psychiatric Nurse Interview Questions | Glassdoor.ca
Psychiatric Nurse Interview Questions & Answers | MyPerfectResume
Top 13 Mental Health Nursing Interview Questions and Answers
31 Sample Nursing Behavioral Interview Questions And How To Answer | Nurse.org
interview questions for mental health nursing jobs. | Randstad UK
How to ace your mental health nursing interview
Any tips for an interview for a psych nurse? – Psychiatric Nursing – allnurses
Tools
The psychiatric nurse: What’s in your toolkit? | Nurse.com Blog
Guides, Kits & Tools – www.apna.org
Associations
American Psychiatric Nurses Association – American Psychiatric Nurses Association
The International Society of Psychiatric-Mental health Nurses
List of Professional Nursing Organizations | nurse.org
Terminology
Glossary of psychiatry – Wikipedia
Mental Health Terminology – Little Orange Fish
Lexicon of psychiatric and mental health terms
Quotes
47 Psychiatric Quotes – Inspirational Quotes at BrainyQuote
15 Inspirational Mental Health Quotes
11 Quotes That Perfectly Sum Up The Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness | HuffPost Canada Wellness
Quotes on Mental Health and Mental Illness | HealthyPlace
65 Mental Health Quotes for Happiness and Success (2019)
Publications
Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association: SAGE Journals
Home Page: Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
Most Downloaded Archives of Psychiatric Nursing Articles – Elsevier
Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing | NurseJournal.org
Most Popular Psychiatric Nurse Movies and TV Shows – IMDb
Best Mental Hospital Films – IMDb
The 10 Best Movies About Mental Health | Nursing Schools.net
Psychiatric Nursing — Fanlight Productions
Psychiatric Nursing (1958) – IMDb
Tips and Insights
7 Things To Know About Mental Health Nursing
Tips for Psych nursing – Psychiatric Nursing – allnurses
How Do Psychiatric Nurses & Psychiatric NPs Stay Safe on the Job? || RegisteredNursing.org
10 Things That Should Be In Every Psychiatric Nurse’s Progress Note
5 Things You Should Know about Psychiatric Nursing
7 Things To Know About Mental Health Nursing
As A Psych RN It’s Assess the Vibe, Not the Vitals | Notes from the Nurses’ Station
8 Tips From a Psychiatric Emergency Nurse – CLOSLER – CLOSLER
10 Important Tips for New Psych Nurses: From a Psych Nurse – Nurse Money Talk
Self-Care Tips From a Psych Nurse – Daily Nurse
Famous Psychiatric Nurses
15 Top Psychiatric Nursing Professors
Job Opportunities
Books
Books from Amazon Related to Psychiatric Nurses
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