Expanding Mental Health Care Services in America: The Pivotal Role of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses
In a new report, APNA warns that the current shortage of qualified mental health and substance use disorder professionals presents a growing threat to Americans' well-being.
#MentalHealthNursesCanHelp. PMH nurses have the training, skills, and compassion needed to fill the gaps in our nation's healthcare system. PMH nurses are the fastest growing non-physician specialties in health care, and as the field expands, these nurses can help increase access to mental health care to promote a healthier nation.
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Sample messages for you to take and make your own:
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Facebook: I am proud to be a psychiatric-mental health nurse and make a difference in expanding mental health care across the country. http://www.apna.org/PsychNursingWorkforce
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Twitter: I'm proud to be a PMH nurse because #MentalHealthNursesCanHelp. I make a difference in expanding #mentalhealth care across the country and show how much #MentalHealthMatters. http://www.apna.org/PsychNursingWorkforce
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Instagram: I'm proud to be a PMH nurse because #MentalHealthNursesCanHelp. I make a difference in expanding #mentalhealth care across the country and show how much #MentalHealthMatters.
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Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses Pivotal to Care
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Become a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse
