Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses
Job Description
Psychiatric mental health nursing is a specialty within nursing. Psychiatric mental health registered nurses work with individuals, families, groups, and communities, assessing their mental health needs. The PMHN develops a nursing diagnosis and plan of care, implements the nursing process, and evaluates it for effectiveness.
Academic Requirements
Becoming a PMHN requires formal education from a state-approved nursing school and state licensure. RNs train by completing a bachelor’s or associate’s degree program in nursing. To obtain licensure after completion of an approved nursing program, registered nurses must pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) before practicing in the profession.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses
$60-100
Thousand
Average
Salary
Salary
High
Patient
Interaction
Interaction
26%
Job
Growth
Growth




High
Blood
Interaction
Interaction
Master's Degree
Education
Required
Required
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