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Clinical Nurse Specialist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 364SP0812X
As of today, the following are the total number of Community Psychiatric & Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialists nationally, in your State, and near your location.
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Medicare
The following are the total number of Community Psychiatric & Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialists 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 Community Psychiatric & Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialists 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 Community Psychiatric & Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialists do?
Community Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialists (PMH-CNSs) are advanced practice registered nurses who provide comprehensive psychiatric and mental health care in various community settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices.
They assess, diagnose, and treat mental illness through therapies, medication management, and care coordination.
To become a PMH-CNS, one must first become a registered nurse (RN), complete a master’s or doctoral degree in psychiatric-mental health nursing, and pass a certification exam from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
How to Become a Community Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Become a Registered Nurse (RN): This is the foundational step.
- Earn a Master’s or Doctoral Degree: A graduate degree in psychiatric-mental health nursing is required for this role.
- Complete Clinical Training: The graduate program includes essential clinical hours and experience.
- Obtain Board Certification: After completing your degree and training, you must pass a certification exam to become a certified PMH-CNS, according to Indeed and learn.org.