Alzheimer’s disease does more than rob people of their memories; people with Alzheimer’s actually experience two different kinds of symptoms. The first, which are referred to as cognitive symptoms, disrupt memory, language and thinking. The second, known as behavioral and psychiatric symptoms, can cause personality changes and agitation.
Many people with Alzheimer’s and their families find [...]

What is a Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMH-NP)?
The Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMH-NP) is prepared at the Master’s level to be an advanced practice nurse. The PMH-NP works interdependently with other health professionals to provide primary mental health care to patients of all ages in communities. The focus of the class content and clinical experience [...]

In order to obtain licensure as a nurse (RN or LPN/LVN) in the United States, it is important to note that licensure requirements differ from state to state. Therefore, be sure to contact the Board of Nursing in the state where you wish to practice in order to verify the respective and current licensure requirements. [...]

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The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) administers their exam with either paper format or computer-based delivery.
DANTES TCOs may administer ANCC exams in paper format. ANCC computer exams are provided through Prometric. Certification is a voluntary program originally developed by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and continued through ANCC. The certification process entails meeting educational and/or [...]

The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Competencies reflect the work of a multi-organizational National Panel. In collaboration with nursing colleagues, the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) facilitated the work of the National Panel through two distinct phases that encompassed development and external validation of the competencies. The process used for this project models [...]