What's the difference? I am doing an oral report tommorow, and I am trying to think of a conclusion. Thanks!
Answer:
The Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who specializes in psychiatric nursing care issues of children, adolescents and adults who have mental health and substance abuse disorders.
A Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MHNP), also known as Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, work in primary care facilities, outpatient mental health clinics, as well as in hospitals and community health centers. MHNP evaluate and provide care for patients who have anything from psychiatric disorders, medical mental conditions to substance abuse problems. They are licensed to provide emergency psychiatric services, psychosocial and physical assessment of their patients, treatment plans, and continually manage their care. They may also serve as consultants or as educators for families and staff; however, the MHNP has a greater focus on psychiatric diagnosis, including the differential diagnosis of medical disorders with psychiatric symptoms, and on medication treatment for psychiatric disorders. They can also prescribe medication.
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