Learn more about Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses with FAQs, workforce statistics, and information about the roles of APPNs.
Frequently Asked Questions about APPNs
Workforce Statistics (coming soon!)
• Psychiatric & Mental Health CNS and NP Enrollment Statistics 03-07
• Demographic Characteristics of Psychiatric Nurses
• Trends in ANCC exams/Testing
• Psychiatric Nurse Employment Statistics
• Psychiatric Nurse Workplace Settings Statistics
• Positions/Titles held by Psychiatric Nurses
• Psychiatric Nurse Job Satisfaction Statistics
• Patient Encounters Data
• Psychiatric Nurse Education Statistics
Roles of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
The following articles provide information about the role of the advanced practice psychiatric nurse organized by topic, workplace setting, and/or specialty. Please contact us if you are interested in accessing any of these documents.
General
The role of the nurse practitioner in psychiatric/mental health nursing: Exploring consumer satisfaction
APPN Psychotherapist
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Finding Our Core: The Therapeutic Relationship in 21st Century
Geriatric APPN
Download Geropsychiatric Nursing Practice in the United States: Present Trends and Future Directions1
Child & Adolescent APPN
Addressing Children’s Mental Health Needs: Educational Preparation of Advanced Practice Nurses
Forensic APPN
Download Human Trafficking: Implications for the Role of the Advanced Practice Forensic Nurse2
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