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What is a PMHNP?
According to APNA (link is external)- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) trained at a Masters and/or Doctoral level, responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of mental illness such as depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, etc. APNs may conduct physical exams, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive health care, and write prescriptions.
What is a FNP?
A Family Nurse Practitioner is an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) trained at a Masters and/or Doctoral level, responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of medical illness in families in the community. APNs may conduct physical exams, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive health care, and write prescriptions.Your can read more at this website from the AANP. (link is external)