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Registered Nurse Healthcare Taxonomy Code 163WP0808X
As of today, the following are the total number of Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurses nationally, in your State, and near your location.
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Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Medicare
The following are the total number of Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurses who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
The diagram below shows all the Psychiatric & Mental Health Registered Nurses across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.
What do Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurses do?
Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurses care for patients with mental illnesses or distress by providing direct care, administering medication, offering therapy and counseling, and educating patients and families.
They assess mental health needs, develop nursing care plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage conditions, promote wellness, and support recovery in various settings, including hospitals and clinics.
What they do
Assessment and Diagnosis: They assess patients’ mental and behavioral health, identify needs, and help monitor symptoms.
Treatment Planning: Nurses develop and implement treatment plans with evidence-based interventions to help patients achieve their recovery goals.
Medication Management: A core function includes administering psychiatric medications and monitoring their effectiveness.
Therapeutic Interventions: They provide counseling and lead therapy groups, focusing on building therapeutic relationships with patients.
Crisis Intervention: Nurses offer support and immediate intervention during crises to stabilize patients.
Patient and Family Education: They educate patients and their families about mental health conditions and strategies for managing them.
Advocacy: These nurses advocate for the rights of people with mental health issues.
Collaboration: They work as key members of interdisciplinary teams, collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
Key Skills
Interpersonal Skills: To work effectively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
Specialized Knowledge: Expertise in mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and related treatments.
Therapeutic Communication: The ability to build rapport and provide support through therapy and counseling.
Critical Thinking: Essential for assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and managing complex situations.
Environment
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurses work in various environments, including: Psychiatric hospitals, Mental health clinics, Community health centers, Long-term care facilities, and Private practices.