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  • Can a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Prescribe Medication?

    Can a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Prescribe Medication? In many circumstances, yes—but the complete answer depends on the provider, the state, and the medication involved. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, commonly called PMHNPs, are advanced-practice nurses specializing in mental health. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s PMHNP-BC certification requires advanced psychiatric nursing education that includes pharmacology and…

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