Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses

01

Monitor patients' medication usage and results.

02

Document patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.

03

Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions.

04

Evaluate patients' behavior to formulate diagnoses or assess treatments.

05

Distinguish between physiologically- and psychologically-based disorders, and diagnose appropriately.

06

Assess patients' mental and physical status, based on the presenting symptoms and complaints.

07

Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans.

08

Write prescriptions for psychotropic medications as allowed by state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.

09

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, or nursing staff, to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans.

10

Develop and implement treatment plans.