Salary Breakdown
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
Average
$81,600
ANNUAL
$39.23
HOURLY
Entry Level
$60,750
ANNUAL
$29.21
HOURLY
Mid Level
$78,260
ANNUAL
$37.63
HOURLY
Expert Level
$100,200
ANNUAL
$48.18
HOURLY
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Projected Jobs
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
72,050
Projected job openings through 2032
Top Expected Tasks
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
01
Assess patients' mental and physical status, based on the presenting symptoms and complaints.
02
Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions.
03
Document patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.
04
Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans.
05
Write prescriptions for psychotropic medications as allowed by state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
06
Monitor patients' medication usage and results.
07
Evaluate patients' behavior to formulate diagnoses or assess treatments.
08
Distinguish between physiologically- and psychologically-based disorders, and diagnose appropriately.
09
Develop and implement treatment plans.
10
Conduct individual, group, or family psychotherapy for those with chronic or acute mental disorders.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Therapy and Counseling
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
KNOWLEDGE
Biology
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
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