Hng 545 midterm prep (AANPCB
PMHNP) Well defined Questions and
Answers.
PMHNP role -
\Assess
Diagnose
Treat
Mental health needs of patients
What kind of assessments do PMHNPs do -
\Physical
Psychosocial
Treatment PMNHP uses -
\Therapy
Prescriptions
Emergency psychiatric care
PMHNPs evaluate tx of patients when? -
\Throughout lifespan
Scope of practice of PMHNPs -
\Assess
ordering tests
interpreting results
making diagnosis
prescribing meds
ordering treatments
Ordering tests
Scope of practice varies by what -
\States define the scope
What else was on the slide about scope of practice -
\Use holistic approach to understand connection of physical & mental health
Work independently & as part of professional teams to ensure patients from all
backgrounds receive optimal psychiatric care
Scope of practice does what -
\Defines extents and limits that a clinical member can perform
Professional limits each state or other organization
, Three types of practice (scope of practice) -
\Full
Reduced
Restricted
Full practice -
\Full scope without supervising or collaborating physician
Own independent practice
May require certain level of experience or additional training - state decides
Reduced practice -
\Can perform some of their scope without physician supervision.
Restriction usually around having own practice or prescribing some meds
Rarely involves ordering tests or diagnosing conditions
Restricted practice -
\Must work under supervision of physician for all of their scope of practice
Not independent practitioners
Education to become a PMHNP -
\Master or doctorate
2 years clinical experience
Two types of certifications -
\American nurses credentialing center (ANCC) which gives PMHNP-BC
American academy of Nurse Practitioners certification board (AANPCB) which gives
PMHNP-C
Also need to graduate from a certified state school with specialty in PMHNP
Core competencies of NP -
\Competencies for entry of practice for all nurse practitioners regardless of population or
focus
Essential
Behaviors of all NPs
12 NP core competencies -
\Management of health status
Maintenance of nurse-patient relationship
Teaching
professional role
Managing and negotiating healthcare delivery systems
Monitoring quality
Providing culturally sensitive care
Specific specialty (PMHNP)
Health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment
Assessment
PMHNP) Well defined Questions and
Answers.
PMHNP role -
\Assess
Diagnose
Treat
Mental health needs of patients
What kind of assessments do PMHNPs do -
\Physical
Psychosocial
Treatment PMNHP uses -
\Therapy
Prescriptions
Emergency psychiatric care
PMHNPs evaluate tx of patients when? -
\Throughout lifespan
Scope of practice of PMHNPs -
\Assess
ordering tests
interpreting results
making diagnosis
prescribing meds
ordering treatments
Ordering tests
Scope of practice varies by what -
\States define the scope
What else was on the slide about scope of practice -
\Use holistic approach to understand connection of physical & mental health
Work independently & as part of professional teams to ensure patients from all
backgrounds receive optimal psychiatric care
Scope of practice does what -
\Defines extents and limits that a clinical member can perform
Professional limits each state or other organization
, Three types of practice (scope of practice) -
\Full
Reduced
Restricted
Full practice -
\Full scope without supervising or collaborating physician
Own independent practice
May require certain level of experience or additional training - state decides
Reduced practice -
\Can perform some of their scope without physician supervision.
Restriction usually around having own practice or prescribing some meds
Rarely involves ordering tests or diagnosing conditions
Restricted practice -
\Must work under supervision of physician for all of their scope of practice
Not independent practitioners
Education to become a PMHNP -
\Master or doctorate
2 years clinical experience
Two types of certifications -
\American nurses credentialing center (ANCC) which gives PMHNP-BC
American academy of Nurse Practitioners certification board (AANPCB) which gives
PMHNP-C
Also need to graduate from a certified state school with specialty in PMHNP
Core competencies of NP -
\Competencies for entry of practice for all nurse practitioners regardless of population or
focus
Essential
Behaviors of all NPs
12 NP core competencies -
\Management of health status
Maintenance of nurse-patient relationship
Teaching
professional role
Managing and negotiating healthcare delivery systems
Monitoring quality
Providing culturally sensitive care
Specific specialty (PMHNP)
Health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment
Assessment
