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Life As an Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse

Job Description & Duties Provide advanced nursing care for patients with psychiatric disorders. May provide psychotherapy under the direction of a psychiatrist.

A Day in the Life of an Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse

  • Teach classes in mental health topics such as stress reduction.
  • Treat patients for routine physical health problems.
  • Monitor the use and status of medical and pharmaceutical supplies.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Participate in treatment team conferences regarding diagnosis or treatment of difficult cases.
  • Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans.

Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse Required Skills

When polled, Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Other Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse Job Titles

  • Advanced Practice Nurse Psychotherapist (APN Psychotherapist)
  • Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Psychiatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

What Kind of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse Job Opportunities Are There?

There were about 2,955,200 jobs for Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 14.8% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 438,000 new jobs for Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse by 2026. There will be an estimated 203,700 positions for Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse per year.

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The states with the most job growth for Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse are Arizona, Utah, and Colorado. Watch out if you plan on working in Rhode Island, Wisconsin, or Connecticut. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse Salary

The average yearly salary of an Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse ranges between $50,800 and $106,530.

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Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses who work in Hawaii, California, or Oregon, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses in different U.S. states.

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $59,470
Alaska $89,310
Arizona $77,000
Arkansas $60,780
California $106,950
Colorado $74,240
Connecticut $81,220
Delaware $74,800
District of Columbia $92,350
Florida $66,210
Georgia $68,950
Hawaii $98,080
Idaho $67,110
Illinois $73,890
Indiana $64,860
Iowa $59,130
Kansas $61,030
Kentucky $63,100
Louisiana $63,970
Maine $67,610
Maryland $76,820
Massachusetts $92,140
Michigan $71,330
Minnesota $78,920
Mississippi $58,490
Missouri $65,130
Montana $67,450
Nebraska $64,470
Nevada $85,620
New Hampshire $72,760
New Jersey $82,750
New Mexico $71,730
New York $85,610
North Carolina $64,850
North Dakota $65,740
Ohio $66,820
Oklahoma $63,080
Oregon $91,080
Pennsylvania $70,390
Rhode Island $78,420
South Carolina $64,940
South Dakota $58,340
Tennessee $61,320
Texas $72,890
Utah $65,670
Vermont $69,160
Virginia $69,790
Washington $82,670
West Virginia $61,780
Wisconsin $71,470
Wyoming $67,360

What Tools do Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses Use?

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses may use on a daily basis:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Access
  • SAS
  • Invivo Data EPX ePRO Management System

Becoming an Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse

What education or degrees do I need to become an Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse?

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How Long Does it Take to Become an Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse?

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Who Employs Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses?

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Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses work in the following industries:

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