Occupation information for Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Assess patients' mental and physical status, based on the presenting symptoms and complaints.
• Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans.
• Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions.
• Document patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.
• Monitor patients' medication usage and results.
• Write prescriptions for psychotropic medications as allowed by state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
• Evaluate patients' behavior to formulate diagnoses or assess treatments.
• Distinguish between physiologically- and psychologically-based disorders, and diagnose appropriately.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Conduct individual, group, or family psychotherapy for those with chronic or acute mental disorders.

Tools:

• Binocular light compound microscopes
• Blood pressure cuff kits
• Handheld thermometer
• Holter or wearable EKG monitoring systems or accessories
• Hypodermic needle

Technology:

• Analytical or scientific software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Electronic mail software
• Internet browser software
• Medical software

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