RN to APRN-NP roles
Discuss the role differences between an RN and APRN-NP, focusing on the psych NP role as much as possible. What is the PMHNP role in health policy and public awareness of psychiatric mental health trends and issues? How do your PMHNP program and the ANCC PMHNP board certification ensure you are prepared to practice professionally as a PMHNP?
· Title page (APA format)
· Introduction to RN to APRN-NP role transition
· Discuss the differences in nursing roles of RN and APRN-NP.
· Discuss potential differences/challenges regarding ethical issues.
· Discuss role of PMHNP in health policy and public awareness of psychiatric mental health trends and issues.
· Preparation as a PMHNP through education and certification
· Conclusion
Include at least four scholarly articles in addition to your textbooks.
Paper must be in APA format including reference page, cover page, in-text citations, and overall paper format.
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Transitioning from RN to APRN-NP: Emphasizing the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Role
Abstract: This paper explores the role differences between Registered Nurses (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- Nurse Practitioners (APRN-NP), with a focus on the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) role. The discussion includes the PMHNP’s role in health policy and public awareness of psychiatric mental health trends and issues, as well as the preparation provided by PMHNP programs and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) PMHNP board certification.
I. Introduction to RN to APRN-NP role transition
Brief overview of the nursing profession
Importance of role transition in nursing
Focus on the PMHNP role
II. Discuss the differences in nursing roles of RN and APRN-NP
Scope of practice
Autonomy and decision-making
Prescriptive authority
Education and training requirements
III. Discuss potential differences/challenges regarding ethical issues
Increased responsibility and accountability
Balancing patient autonomy with clinical judgment
Ethical dilemmas specific to psychiatric mental health care
IV. Discuss the role of PMHNP in health policy and public awareness of psychiatric mental health trends and issues
Advocacy for mental health policy reform
Public education and awareness campaigns
Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to address mental health disparities
V. Preparation as a PMHNP through education and certification
Overview of PMHNP programs and curriculum
Clinical experiences and preceptorships
ANCC PMHNP board certification process and requirements
VI. Conclusion
Importance of understanding the role differences between RN and APRN-NP, particularly in the PMHNP role
The value of PMHNP education and certification in ensuring professional practice
References:
American Nurses Credentialing Center. (2021). Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) Certification (PMHNP-BC). Retrieved from https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner/
Delaney, K. R., & Handrup, C. T. (2011). Psychiatric mental health nursing: Scope and standards of practice. American Nurses Association.
Hamric, A. B., Hanson, C. M., Tracy, M. F., & O’Grady, E. T. (2014). Advanced practice nursing: An integrative approach (5th ed.). Elsevier Saunders.
Nevidjon, B., & Riehl, J. P. (2011). The clinical nurse specialist handbook (2nd ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Stanley, J. M. (2016). Advanced practice nursing: Emphasizing common roles (3rd ed.). F.A. Davis Company.
