Psychiatric Nurse Practioner (PNP)

Psychiatric Mental-Health Nurse Practitioners, also known as Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, are nurse practitioners that specialize in the treatment of mental health. They assess and diagnose patients suffering from mental illnesses, disorders, and substance abuse problems. They are involved in psychotherapy, can prescribe medication, educate patients and families about their diagnosis, and manage their treatment plans.

They focus on helping individuals cope with different psychiatric disorders and illnesses as well as help people with substance abuse disorders.