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Major Overview for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing

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Overview for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing

A program that prepares registered nurses (RNs) to promote mental health and provide nursing care to patients with mental, emotional or behavioral disorders, in mental institutions or other settings. Includes instruction in psychopathology, behavioral health, counseling and intervention strategies, psychoeducation, mental health assessment and dual diagnosis, stabilization and management of psychotic illness, psychiatric care and rehabilitation, substance abuse, and crisis intervention.

Careers for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing Majors

A major in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing

Unfortunately, we were unable to find any undergraduate programs for this major.