APNA Board of Directors Endorses APNA / ISPN Joint Task Force Recommendations on the Implementation of the “Consensus Model for APRN Regulation: Licensure, Accreditation, Certification & Education” Summary The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) and the International Society of Psychiatric Nurses (ISPN) convened a Joint Task Force to review the “Consensus Model for APRN Regulation: Licensure, Accreditation, Certification & Education” and make recommendations on changes needed to position psychiatric-mental health nursing (PMHN) to be in compliance with the new model. This resulted in a presentation at the 24th Annual Conference to the membership in October 2010 and subsequently distribution of the recommendations to the entire membership for comment. The APNA Board of Directors adopted the report as the official position of the APNA.

The burgeoning mental health needs of the population demand access to highly qualified providers. Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Nurses (PMH-APRN) include both the Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Practitioner. Both are prepared at the graduate level in research, systems, and direct patient care to provide psychiatric evaluations and treatment, including psychopharmacological interventions and individual, family and group therapy, as well as primary, secondary and tertiary levels of prevention across the lifespan.

An Introduction to LACE Most of the questions that come to the APNA Board and staff center on one or more aspects of licensing, accreditation, certification or education, or LACE. Curiosity is good; action would be even better. To say that LACE is confusing and inconsistent is an understatement.

CNS Prescriptive Privileges by State (pdf) - From NCSBN, a January 2012 table detailing clinical nurse specialist prescriptive privileges by state. APRN Maps - From NCSBN, a series of maps that show which states use which titles to represent APRNs, which roles each state recognizes, what education is required for an APRN role by state, as well as where APRNs can practice independently and where they have prescriptive privileges. Regulations of APRN-PMH Practice Affecting Employment This manual contains: Information regarding Regulatory Structure and Authority, Title and Practice Protection A listing of State Boards of Nursing with web links, statute links, and contact information for each A listing of state laws and regulations, with links to applications Information on Scope of Practice, Prescriptive Authority, DEA Registration, and Collaboration/Supervision Update: Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses Legislative Update: State of the States, 2010 Leslie G.

Child and Adolescent Resources - Resources covering topics such as child and adolescent trauma, depression, suicide, anxiety, learning disabilities, and more   Emergency Nurse Resources - Resources from the Emergency Nurses Association, an Emergency Care Psychiatric Clinical Framework, webcasts, and more   Geropsych Nursing Resources - Resources from the Geropsychiatric Nursing Collaborative and a list of helpful links   Integrated Physical and Mental Health Care Resources - FAQs and a general background on the topic, tools, examples of initiatives and best practices, and continuing education   Military and PTSD Resources - Resources regarding Traumatic Brain Injury, PTSD treatment options, and tips for civilian health care professionals   Multiple Chronic Conditions Resources - Resources include a framework issued by the HHS Initiative on Multiple Chronic Conditions   Recovery Resources - Information on free webinars, links to guidebooks, brochures, kits, fact sheets, and more   Substance Use Resources - Guides,  FAQs, continuing education and more from organizations such as SAMHSA, NIDA, and APNA   APNA is not responsible for the content of external websites.

Mary Rosedale, PhD, PMHNP-BC, NEA-BC 2010 Award for Excellence in Leadership ~ Advanced Cutting Edge. Pioneer. Visionary.

Nursing Information from the Health Resources and Services Administration US Department of Health and Human Services Visit this page to find reports, data, and other documents from HRSA regarding the nursing workforce and health care legislation. Nursing Info from HRSA   Behavioral Health Care: 2012 National Patient Safety Goals The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals effective January 1, 2012. 2012 National Patient Safety Goals   Title VII Nursing Workforce Development Programs Nursing Community This brochure provides statistics regarding the rising demand for nursing care, nursing student demographics, monetary support levels for nursing students, Title VII funding programs by state, and a wealth of additional information.

What do psychiatric-mental health nurses (PMHNs) do? Can you specialize within psychiatric nursing? How can I become a PMHN? Why do psychiatric-mental health nurses obtain a master's or doctoral degree? How do I find a good program for psychiatric nursing? Are PMHNs certified? What about titles for PMHNs? How can I determine if psychiatric nursing is for me before I enter a basic nursing program? What is the annual salary for PMHMs? Is psychiatric-mental health nursing experiencing a shortage now? How do psychiatric-mental health nurses differ from psychiatrists, social workers and psychologists? How can nurses “switch” to psychiatric nursing? How can I find out more about psychiatric nursing? This information has been copied from the APNA website without permission. What do psychiatric-mental health nurses (PMHN) do? 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.

Click on the links below to view the psychiatric mental health nursing graduate programs available in each state.  Contact us at 855-863-APNA (2762) to add your current program to the list.                                   Alabama - Hawaii Illinois - Minnesota Mississippi - Pennsylvania Rhode Island - Wyoming             APNA is not responsible for the content of external websites.

This area of the site is your resource concerning advanced practice psychiatric-mental health nursing education, practice, licensing, certification, etc. Here you will find a wealth of manuals, articles, links, and other relevant and important information for and about advanced practice psychiatric-mental health nurses (APPNs). About APPNs Continuing Education LACE APRN Practice APRN Educator Toolkit Pay Scale Reports & Statistics APNA Organizational Responses and Endorsed Letters About APPNs Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs about advanced practice psychiatric-mental health nurses APPN Role - Click here to download articles about the role of the advanced practice psychiatric-mental health nurse organized by topic, workplace setting, and/or specialty.

Advanced Practice Council Communities Expert Panel Steering Committee APNA members must log in to view members only content. Want to get involved? Join the Council on Member Bridge! How to join Mission Statement The mission of the APNA APRN Council is to unify the voices of and advocate for Psychiatric-Mental Health Advanced Practice Nurses regarding issues related to practice, education, administration, and research. Objectives: Respond in a timely manner to issues related to practice, education, administration, and research that affect the PMH-APRN.